Narrow, Boyish Hips or Overdeveloped Top
– While many women complain of their hips being too big, some women
have an opposite problem: they have upper halves that far outweigh
their lowers. The hips can be made to appear wider and more balanced by
selecting a swimsuit with extra detailing along the bottoms. This could
be swags of braiding outlining the hipline, or the selection of a suit
that includes a gathered skirt. Both of these elements will add a
needed horizontal focus to the look and balance the upper and lower
proportions.
With an over-developed bosom, there is the added
impetus to take some of the focus away from the upper half of the body.
This can be accomplished by making sure to choose tops that are
substantial enough to support the larger bosoms. A midriff-style top or
even a full-cup halter in a darker color than the bottoms will help to
conceal and balance an over-abundant top half.
Heavy Thighs
– Women who have heavier thighs often think that they need to cover
them up with sarongs and skirting, but in fact, a one-piece suit with
high-cut leg holes will help to create the illusion of longer thighs
and draw attention to the narrowness of the waist.
The Tummy
– Some women want to mask a softer tummy. This may be because they are
a little pudgy, or have recently given birth or have just let their
bodies get out of shape. This is often the single biggest reason some
women won’t wear a swimsuit. However, by selecting a swimsuit lined
with a control-panel or one with ruching along the seams to create
shirring and gathers along the midsection, you can mask the appearance
of the tummy area and feel confident that no one will be noticing that
your six-pack looks more like a 2-liter.
With all this
advice, there are some women who won’t be willing to take the risk of
wearing a swimsuit. My advice is to follow your comfort zone. If you
don’t want to bare any more than necessary, you can still look smart at
the poolside in pair of pressed linen shorts and a light blouse.