Are you one of those women with a curvy figure—especially around the hips? If so, keep in mind that certain types of swimsuits will flatter your figure more than others. In fact, knowing your body type is key to finding swimsuits—and even everyday clothes—that make you look your best. If you don’t know your body type, feel free to read our article: “How to Choose a Swimsuit Based on Your Body Type.” For everyone else, check out all our tips for finding the perfect bikini this summer right below.
What Swimsuit Should You Choose for Curvy Hips?
If your curvy hips are the most noticeable feature of your overall figure, you likely have an A-shaped body type. This means your hips are wider than your shoulders and you have a fairly defined waist. Generally speaking, your bust is also on the smaller side. Keep in mind that this body type is the most common among women and is a real asset—provided you choose the right swimsuit, of course.
Want more tips? Read our article: “Which Swimsuit to Choose for an A-Shaped Body.”
The One-Piece Swimsuit
Your body type allows you to wear one-piece swimsuits with a plunging neckline. This will highlight your small bust and draw attention to that area. Backless styles will also flatter your lovely silhouette. Straps that tie at the neck will flatter your shoulders.
Choose a one-piece swimsuit that’s high-cut at the hips (the fabric rises high on the sides, almost to the waist) to elongate your legs and minimize the width of your hips. By doing so, you’ll flatter your figure with full hips.
The two-piece swimsuit
As with the one-piece swimsuit, you should once again draw attention to your upper body—your bust, shoulders, and back. The best option for this is to choose triangle bikini tops or a triangle bikini. Unlike the former, the latter is tied at the back and around the neck with strings.
If you have a smaller bust, you can also choose a push-up swimsuit to enhance your bust by lifting it and adding a little more volume.
As for swimsuit bottoms, you should opt for styles with a high-cut design at the hips to create the illusion of longer legs. Longer legs make your figure look slimmer. So you can definitely wear bikini bottoms (the kind that tie with strings on the sides).
If you want to conceal a little tummy, you can also choose high-waisted bottoms. In addition to accentuating your slim waist, their slight shaping effect will help flatten your tummy. Again, opt for a high-waisted style with a high cut on the sides.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Swimsuit for Curvy Hips
The secret to choosing the right swimsuit when you have an A-shaped body is to wear styles that help rebalance your silhouette. You’ll want to draw attention to the upper part of your body. To do this, choose pieces with volume, such as those with ruffles or frills—or even jewelry.
You can also play with colors if you’re wearing a two-piece swimsuit. The trick is to mix and match tops and bottoms, keeping in mind that you want to add volume to your bust. For example, you can wear bright colors on top or colorful prints and patterns. For the bottom, opt for darker colors such as black or dark blue. Also, avoid horizontal stripes, which tend to make your figure look wider.
Finally, don’t forget accessories and beachwear, which can also help balance your figure while being fashionable.
Swimsuits to Avoid If You Have Wide Hips
If you have full hips and a small bust, certain swimsuits aren’t flattering for your figure. Avoid bandeau-style swimsuits, which will flatten your bust. The same goes for push-up swimsuits, which are better suited for those with a fuller bust.
For the bottom, steer clear of bottoms that are too tight-fitting or “shorty” styles, which cover too much of your buttocks and will make you look wider.
In summary
If you’re a woman with full hips, you likely have an A-shaped body type. To show off your beautiful figure, you should add volume to your bust and shoulders while highlighting your slim waist. So, choose swimsuit tops in bright colors, prints, or eye-catching patterns. Keep the bottoms more understated by wearing darker colors. Avoid horizontal stripes as well as bottoms that cover too much of the buttocks and make you look wider. To stay on-trend and flatter your figure, experiment with accessories and beachwear.
Feel free to read the other articles on our blog to take advantage of our tips and become an expert on body types and women’s swimwear.