Knowing Swimsuits

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Pretty color designs usually catch the attention of most girls in choosing their swimsuits. They grab on immediately and try it in the fitting rooms for just seconds and then buy. That's it. Then later on, they find on their photographs that something really messed them up.

Some put the blame on themselves. Guilty of being overweight and tell themselves to start dieting again. Others make promises that on the next water fun, it will never be same in the previous photographs again. Imagining themselves having a daring and sexy pose wherever she likes. On the contrary, others get disappointed and don't want to wear swimsuit again.

Hey it's not the end of everything. When buying a swimsuit, there are things to consider to make sure you are on the best flattering choice available. To hurry is your best enemy. Spend ample time to make sure you get the look you ever wanted for yourself. Yes, to compare ourselves with the models we see is a bit challenging. But with the variety of designs and trends available for swimsuits, it gives us a wide range of choices. So, why not make use of it?

To start our move towards finding the right one for us needs assessment of ourselves. Are we the type who is shy and wants to interact with the water in a sexy yet modest way? A tankini swimsuit might answer our need. A tankini is like a tank top with bikini bottoms. The top usually comes down to the waistband of the bottoms like a shirt, so the wearer has a two-piece swimsuit with much more coverage. You can also swap and change pieces according to your mood. Matching your original tank top with high rise, string, athletic, and skirted style bottoms is exciting too.

Let's browse a little bit and find some tips quickly:

One-piece swimsuits

Fitness: Are swimsuits for competition or exercise than sunbathing or simply swimming.

Monokini: Gives an extra curve to women who desire for more and create to those who lack curves. It is also a source of extra style for adventurous women.

Maillot: These swimsuits are for girls who want more coverage or conceal soft tummy. These can have bandeau tops, halter tops (where the straps tie behind the neck) or regular tank top straps. Maillots have a variety of leg openings, from high-cut to low. Some are adorned with cute details, like ruffles or belts.

Keyhole: The keyhole-shaped cut in front of the swimsuit adds a show off skin and toned stomach.

Slingshot: Has a similar look to a bikini bottom with suspenders. This swimsuit consists of one piece of top that covers the breasts and connected with a thong or g-string back to a sexy bottom.

Skirted : One-piece swimsuit with a skirt attached. This is good for women who want to cover their stretch marks and thighs a bit more.

Two-piece swimsuits

Halter top bikini: Halter bikinis are for large-busted women who need support yet good also for small-busted women who want a bit of lift. It has a top that ties or connects behind the neck and in the back. The straps are wider than those on a triangle top bikini.

Triangle top bikini: This is good for women who have boy-shaped bodies who want to create curves. As the name implies, the cups are two triangular panels. The triangles have ties that can be around the neck or back. The wearer can make adjustments as she wants through the ties. The triangle top can be paired with sexy bottoms.

Tankini: Women who want a modest two-piece swimsuit can have a tankini. A tankini has a tank top with bikini bottoms. The top comes down to the waistband of the bottoms like a shirt paired with sexy bottoms.

Bandeau top bikini: For women with curves and sun bathers who don't want tan lines from shoulder straps. Bandeau top is a piece of fabric that wraps around the bust like a band. It may or may not have straps. The straps can be over the shoulders or behind the neck.

Swimsuit bottoms

String bikini: For women with a boyish figure who want to create visual curves. This is also suggested to women with larger hips since strings are easy to adjust. The strings connect the front of the bottoms to the back.

Thong bikini: This bikini is for women who want no tan lines and has only a strip of fabric in the seat. It takes confidence to wear and has maximum exposure.

Hipster bikini: This bikini has a waist that is lower than the traditional waistline. It is named "hipster" because the waistband is closer to hips than waist. Hipster bikinis can be matched with stylish tops.

Swimsuit covers

Sarong or wrap: You can choose a swimsuit that comes with a matching wrap or cover. Or just add to your purchase a stylish sarong to match your sexy swimsuit and still look summery.

Vintage styles: Be more covered up with a vintage-inspired swimsuits that have classic styles and are usually aren't as high-cut on the legs or as low-cut in the front.

Boy shorts: Be in a cute two-piece swimsuit by another choice which is a boy shorts bikini. You'll have more coverage on your legs than you would in a string bikini.

A skirted suit: Skirt can give a little extra coverage and available in both one-piece and two-piece swimsuit.

Swimsuit care

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Rinse the swimsuit after you swim in the pool to remove chlorine that can damage it quickly.
Handwash your swimsuit in a cool water with a gentle detergent.
Don't dry the swimsuit in direct sunlight, instead hang it indoors or in the shade.

Patterns

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You look slimmer with V-shaped patterns.
Patterns catch attention and create fullness where you want it.
Details like symbols or flex will also attract attention.

Color

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Black makes you look slimmer, but slim women will better wear brown instead.
Bluish green or opaque gem can make fair looks tanner.
Conceal the areas where you don't want attention with solid colors.
On brown or olive skin, bright colors are enticing.

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