Hopefully we are finally out of the wet season. More sun. More beach. Eelin showed me the following article in June's Cleo, and I felt it was quite a good read. Good info for us guys too, don't look so noob when shopping with/for girls in future.
Left: The Plus-size Girl (Size 12-16)
Right: The Buxom Hourglass (Size 12)
Plus-Size Girl:
Don't think that black is your only option for a slimmer silhouette this summer. Wearing bold colours is a sign of confidence, and look out for little details such as plunging neckline or sexy halter strings.
Go For:
- Swimsuits that are cut higher to create the illusion of longer legs.
- Bold, solid hues.
- A V-shaped neckline that draws the eye downwards and slims you down.
Avoid:
- Boy shorts - They make hips and thighs look bigger than they are.
- Pastel Shades - They magnify your frame.
- A too-high neckline.
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Buxom Hourglass:
Look for bikini tops with extra support for your ample top, such as underwired cups or a thicker band so you look perky, not saggy.
Go For:
- A top that comes in bra sizes for the perfect fit - pieces in your exact cup size will give you the best support and fit.
- Alternatively, opt for a top that has a bottom band at least an inch wide so it'll be sturdy enough to hold up your chest.
Avoid:
- Bandeaus as they lack the support that you require.
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Left: The Curvy One (Size 10)
Right: The Boyish Figure (Size 8)
Curvy One:
Maillots are back and sexier than any bikini. One-pieces are great for holding in any bumps or lumps. Getting the perfect fit is key, so try it before you buy it.
Go For:
- Suits with a bit of ruching or gathers and show off a little skin with a plunging neckline or low-cut back.
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Boyish Figure:
Rather than go for thickly-padded bikinis, get some natural-looking curves by picking thinly-moulded cups with extra flourishes or ruched details.
Go For:
- Pale colours if you are tanned enough to show off that healthy sun-kissed glow.
- Be adventurous. Sexy halters or flirty bandeaus paired with either ruffled or string bottoms are perfect for femming up your body type.
- Flaunt you taut tummy - you look best in a two-piece suit.
Avoid:
- Something too skimpy at the top as this will make your chest look flatter.
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Left: The Athletic Body (Size 8)
Right: The Petite girl (Size 6)
Athletic Girl:
Sexy but unfrilly bikinis help show off your gorgeous tan.
Go For:
- Thin, moulded cups to give breasts a subtle, natural-looking lift.
- Halter necks that'll pull you up and in.
- Diagonal stripes that will play up your hips and bust.
- Plunging pieces. Anything that's cut too high on the chest will give you a swim team look.
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Petite Girl:
Go For:
- Bottoms that cut slightly higher to create a longer leg line.
- Lengthen your shape by choosing girlie ruffles that wrap your figure.
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Left: The Pear Figure (Size 6)
Right: The Size Zero Equivalent (Size 4)
Pear Figure:
If you have the body, show it off!
Go For:
- Celebrate your curves with side-ties or side rings on low-rise bottoms. Adjustable side-ties also won't dig into hips or cause spillovers.
- Halters with a wide band balance the hips and show off your shoulders and chest.
Avoid:
- Boy shorts - They'll make your hips look extra wide.
- Extremely high-cut bottoms - They don't always flatter your thighs. A leg line that meets the widest part of your hips lengthens legs
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Size Zero Equivalent:
Go for bright shades and prints - you can get away with them.
Avoid:
- Too-small bikini tops - they'll steamroll your chest, making you look flatter than you are.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And thats the end of the article =3
Personally, while browsing through the magazine, I really like the tie-shirt below from Heroic Rendevous. Soft cotton feeling and pastel shade. Practical enough for games or volleyball without worry of slipping and spillage. Yet, sexy peak-a-boo with a cute bikini within. Nice!