When the swimsuit becomes the star piece of your summer wardrobe, it’s essential to choose THE style that will flatter your body type and highlight your figure. After all, while all women are beautiful, every body is different. So, just like with clothes, you need to choose the right pieces based on your best features to make the most of them. Don’t panic—we’ll explain how to choose your ideal swimsuit, including which size and style to wear, to make your purchase easier. Follow our guide!
Swimsuits for the “A-line” or “pyramid” body type
Are you a woman with narrow shoulders, a small bust, a slim waist, and wide hips? You have what’s known as an “A-shaped” body type.
Tip: To balance out your figure, the right swimsuit should draw attention to your bust.
How to choose the right swimsuit top: Opt for an underwire, balconette, push-up, pre-formed, or padded top. There’s nothing better for adding volume and enhancing your feminine silhouette. Also, don’t be afraid to try fun, playful swimsuit styles with ruffles, patterns, prints, or fringe—they’ll add some flair to your look. Note that the ideal swimsuit shape for smaller busts is the triangle, so why not try a bikini?
For the bottoms: if you have a defined waist, opt for high-cut bottoms. Choose a style that will highlight your curves and make your legs look slimmer.
Avoid: High-waisted bottoms and shorty bottoms, which add bulk, as well as horizontal stripes, which make your figure look shorter. Also avoid bandeau tops, which tend to flatten your bust.
Swimsuits for the “V” Body Shape
Do you have fairly broad shoulders and narrow hips? There’s no doubt about it—you fall into the “inverted pyramid” body type category. There’s no reason to feel self-conscious about your athletic build—you just need to know the tips for finding THE swimsuit that will restore balance to your figure.
The trick: minimize the width of your shoulders by choosing a swimsuit that highlights your lower body and legs. This creates balance by drawing the eye toward the lower half of your body.
How to choose the right swimsuit top: Opt for a deep V-neckline, which will make your shoulders appear narrower. Choose swimsuit tops with thin straps—such as a triangle top—or styles that tie at the nape of the neck.
For the bottoms: Opt for low-rise, high-cut bottoms or a “shorty” style to add volume to your buttocks. Don’t hesitate to choose playful swimwear styles with ruffles, lacing, or ruffled details—all designed to draw attention to your slim waist and add volume.
Avoid: any swimsuit tops with straight, wide straps, strapless or bandeau styles, as well as square necklines that emphasize broad shoulders. For the bottoms, avoid briefs that are too plain and lack detail. You’ll want to opt for pieces with prints, patterns, or bright colors. So go ahead and be bold!
To learn everything about the V-shaped body type, be sure to read our article on this topic.
Swimsuits for the “H” Body Type
You’re a woman with hips and shoulders aligned and a barely defined waist.
Tip: Find a swimsuit for your V-shaped body type that accentuates your waist, and go for a plunging neckline to add a feminine touch to your “rectangle” silhouette.
How to choose the right swimsuit top: Opt for tops that accentuate your bust to balance out broad shoulders. So go for push-up or padded swimsuit tops that tie at the nape of the neck to soften the square shape of your shoulders.
For the bottoms: Choose high-waisted bottoms, bottoms with ruffles and frills, or bikini bottoms that tie at the sides.
Avoid: Swimsuits with square necklines, sports bras, bandeau tops, and any tops that accentuate broad shoulders, as well as horizontal stripes that make the silhouette look shorter.
Swimsuits for the “X” body type
The hips and shoulders are the same width, and the waist is well-defined.
The tip: You have a figure considered ideal, and you can wear any swimsuit designed for an “X” body type!
For both the top and bottom of your swimsuit: let your imagination run wild and choose the swimsuit you love best—since you’re lucky enough to be able to wear anything!
Swimsuits for the “8” body type
You’re a curvy, voluptuous woman; your hips and shoulders are aligned, and you have a defined waist—you have an “8” body type.
Here’s a tip: You have a generous bust that needs good support. If you want to conceal a little tummy, you can opt for shapewear one-piece swimsuits.
In addition to considering all these body types and knowing your own, you should also take into account the contours of your female figure:
- Which swimsuit for small busts: the triangle top is the best choice because it really highlights your décolletage.
- Which swimsuit for a full bust: a bandeau, underwire, or balconette top to provide the ideal support.
- What to choose if you have a tummy: a shapewear one-piece will smooth out small bulges around the tummy or hips.
With all this helpful advice, you can now determine your body type to balance your curves and show off your best features. Our brand wants every woman to find pieces she loves while staying on-trend and fashionable. Feel free to explore our entire collection of women’s swimwear.