Bathing suit shopping tips
If you want to: Minimize bulges
Try: Tummy tamers (front panels that smooth), side gathering, diagonal and vertical prints, higher percentage of spandex.
HM.com: Many women hate buying bathing suits. Do you have any advice to help make the experience more enjoyable?
BM: Go to a established swimwear retailer. HBC provides consumer programs this season that provide an easy-to-shop environment. At Zellers, swimwear has been tagged with shopper-friendly hangtags that identify solutions for fit concerns -- such as tummy, hips and bust.
Bathing suit shopping tips
McAdam offers up some helpful hints to simplify the swimsuit shopping experience:
- Go prepared, in a great mood.
- Give yourself lots of time to try on and experiment with styles; don't focus on just one look.
- Look through the department and try suits from a variety or vendors -- fits will vary.
- Try different sizes to best fit your figure.
- Bring a trusted friend to do the running between the swim racks and the change room.
- Love your swimsuit; it will show when you wear it!
- Celebrate your figure!
In short, McAdam says, "There are swimsuits for all types of figures and problem areas. You will be surprised what you can find if you invest the time into the experience!"
So, go out there and celebrate wonderful you. Summer is short so enjoy it!
Hair, makeup and more! Find the latest looks in our Fashion & Beauty section.
Try: Tummy tamers (front panels that smooth), side gathering, diagonal and vertical prints, higher percentage of spandex.
HM.com: Many women hate buying bathing suits. Do you have any advice to help make the experience more enjoyable?
BM: Go to a established swimwear retailer. HBC provides consumer programs this season that provide an easy-to-shop environment. At Zellers, swimwear has been tagged with shopper-friendly hangtags that identify solutions for fit concerns -- such as tummy, hips and bust.
Bathing suit shopping tips
McAdam offers up some helpful hints to simplify the swimsuit shopping experience:
- Go prepared, in a great mood.
- Give yourself lots of time to try on and experiment with styles; don't focus on just one look.
- Look through the department and try suits from a variety or vendors -- fits will vary.
- Try different sizes to best fit your figure.
- Bring a trusted friend to do the running between the swim racks and the change room.
- Love your swimsuit; it will show when you wear it!
- Celebrate your figure!
In short, McAdam says, "There are swimsuits for all types of figures and problem areas. You will be surprised what you can find if you invest the time into the experience!"
So, go out there and celebrate wonderful you. Summer is short so enjoy it!
Hair, makeup and more! Find the latest looks in our Fashion & Beauty section.
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