Dressing for your body type

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style solutions for swimsuit shopping

Beach Belle Swimwear, sold exclusively at Swim Suits for All, offered us a few tips on on how to go about picking out the best swimsuit for your body features. These quick tips from Beach Belle just might be the cure all for the dread of trying on bathing suits. Women with...

Larger tummies:
(Apple shapes)

Look for suits with control panels and gathering in the midsection. Also, look for tops that are a little looser and longer.

Bigger busts:
(Apple, hourglass & wedge shapes)

Shop for wider straps, high or square neck lines, and suits that have adequate coverage in the underarm area.

Wider hips:
(Pear & hourglass shapes)

Pair dark, solid bottoms with bright, patterned tops.

Larger thighs & a bigger booty:
(Apple shapes, hourglass shapes, pear shapes)

Also pair dark swim bottoms with bright, patterend swim tops to draw attention upward. Swim dresses provide more coverage.

dressing & accessorizing your body shape

Apple shape

Avoid clothes with extra bulge in the middle and that bring attention to your lower body. Going bold with your shoe choices will give your legs the extra attention they deserve. Play around with funky, big necklaces, but keep it simple when it comes to belts.

Pear shape

Be brave when choosing your necklaces; don't be afraid to make a statement! Scarves are also a great, easy way to add volume to your upper body. You can pull off a knee-high boot, so use the sexy style to your advantage.

Hourglass shape

Your body shape loves waist accents for the wonders they work for curves, but stick to high-waist belts and avoid hip-style belts. Just as your body loves curves, your feet will, too! Look for shoes with rounded toes and remember:  Find a balance between too sexy and not sexy enough.

Rectangle shape

Everything you wear should help create curves and dimension, right down to the shoe you choose. Don't go for styles that are too boyish, and avoid boots with no shape. Waist belts can be your best friend in creating the illusion of curves.

Wedge shape

When choosing your jewelry, go for bracelets and rings rather than necklaces and bulky earrings. Your goal is to bring attention downward. Belts should be worn closer to the hip than the waist, and bulky bags should be avoided.

More about your body type

• Style solutions
• Office attire for your body type
• How to choose the right handbag for your body type

Remember, before you can dress your body type well, you have to accept your body type for all that it offers you. For every curve you have, there's a way to show it off the right way. For every curve you thought you hated, there are style solutions to help you love them. After gaining a bit of understanding of what your shape means to you, dressing and loving your body should be much less daunting!