Buying the right bathing suit for you body type
For many women, it's tough to find the right swimsuit style, fit and colour. While bathing suit shopping might not be your favourite thing to do, there are great ways to simplify your search and find the right suit for you.
Barbara McAdam, divisional vice president with Christina Swimwear Inc. shares some secrets to finding the best swimsuit for your body type.
Homemakers.com: What mistakes do women often make when shopping for bathing suits?
BM: We all need to try on different sizes. Often, we assume that a size 10 will fit just like a size 10 jacket. Try on the 8; try on the 12. Take your time. Try new looks, break the rut and vary the neckline choice. Or, add a print or change the leg type that you always wear.
There has been so much change in swimwear and fit, try something different. Buy what you are comfortable in, but explore your options! You just might be surprised by how much the right look can flatter your figure.
Barbara McAdam, divisional vice president with Christina Swimwear Inc. shares some secrets to finding the best swimsuit for your body type.
Homemakers.com: What mistakes do women often make when shopping for bathing suits?
BM: We all need to try on different sizes. Often, we assume that a size 10 will fit just like a size 10 jacket. Try on the 8; try on the 12. Take your time. Try new looks, break the rut and vary the neckline choice. Or, add a print or change the leg type that you always wear.
There has been so much change in swimwear and fit, try something different. Buy what you are comfortable in, but explore your options! You just might be surprised by how much the right look can flatter your figure.
Addressing various body issues
Shopping for a bathing suit can be stressful under the best of circumstances. So, let's say you're trying to address a specific body issue. Here's what McAdam suggests:
If you want to: Slim your waistline
Try: Side-wrap suits, diagonal prints
If you want to: Lengthen the look of your legs
Try: A higher leg cut, vertical prints
If you want to: Elongate a short torso
Try: A tankini or two-piece to best fit the torso
If you want to: Increase your bust size
Try: Embellishments at the bust, horizontal stripes, gathering on the sides, front bust style details
If you want to: Minimize your bust size
Try: Support such as cups, underwire, wider straps and higher percentage of spandex
If you want to: Minimize bulges...
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Shopping for a bathing suit can be stressful under the best of circumstances. So, let's say you're trying to address a specific body issue. Here's what McAdam suggests:
If you want to: Slim your waistline
Try: Side-wrap suits, diagonal prints
If you want to: Lengthen the look of your legs
Try: A higher leg cut, vertical prints
If you want to: Elongate a short torso
Try: A tankini or two-piece to best fit the torso
If you want to: Increase your bust size
Try: Embellishments at the bust, horizontal stripes, gathering on the sides, front bust style details
If you want to: Minimize your bust size
Try: Support such as cups, underwire, wider straps and higher percentage of spandex
If you want to: Minimize bulges...
click to continue...
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