Choosing the Right New Swimwear for You
By Art Gib
With all the windows open and the fans going full-blast, I can tell that summer has definitely arrived. Right now, I can’t help but complain, but this very week, my spouse and I are moving to a condominium community that has a large, pristine pool. Just the idea of taking a dip has me almost drooling.
But in packing up my clothes, I came across my old swimsuit. It is faded and becoming threadbare. With a sigh, I realized that it is now time for me to get a new swimsuit. Since it’s been over two years since I bought one, I almost don’t know where to start–plus, my weight has fluctuated and my body shape has even changed a bit.
So how, exactly, do I go about shopping for a new suit in which I feel confident poolside? Well, there are a number of factors to consider for both you and I.
If you are on the slender side or have a smaller bust area, you might want to go for a pattern with horizontal stripes–this can be really cute if you choose a nautical-type suit in either a one or a two-piece.
To try to even out the chest, you might want to choose a two-piece suit that contains some padding, rather than a restrictive one piece which will instead draw attention to which areas you tend not to fill out. Don’t pick out a strapless suit if you are concerned about drawing too much attention to the bust area.
If you have a pear-shaped body–where your hips are wider than your shoulders–you may want to choose a style that attracts attention to your upper body. You can do this by choosing a two-piece suit which has a set of bottoms that are solid-colored, and the top has a fancy design or eye-catching pattern. If you would prefer to go with a one-piece, avoid one that has a high-cut leg, as this will draw the eye toward your wider hips, making you appear disproportionate.
Just the opposite is true if your body is shaped like an inverted triangle–where your shoulders are wider than your hips. What you will want to do is select a fit with high-cut legs and find bottoms which have striking patterns. Square necklines or wider straps help to minimize the effect of broader shoulders.
Bodies that don’t have obvious curves will usually benefit from two-piece suits over one-piece styles. Try choosing something with bold colors or patterns over bland, solid-colored swimwear.
Ultimately, the right suit will be flattering to your figure and have an overall attraction. I can’t wait to go shopping!
About The Author
Lime Ricki Swimwear (http://www.limericki.com) is an online retailer of modest swimwear. We make and sell the stylish modest swimsuit you have always been looking for, but just can’t seem to find. Art Gib is a freelance writer.