Added: 01/12/2006 |
Being perfect in swimwear is mastery!Speaking as a friend - it's simple mastery! You agree with me if you remember that those pop stars or movie stars are sometimes seen in swimwear. They always seem to have perfect bodies and figures. The truth is that it's not always like this. The very first thing to know is that there are very few perfect bodies out there. Everyone has something they are trying to deal with. And, those perfect bodies of the stars that we see - it's only the work of a stylist. Hence, you can also find the perfect suit to flatter your figure if you just understand a few things.
I have a few beauty tips about swimwear, which I will pass on to you in the hopes that they will inspire a new confidence. On the average, a decent suit will cost you around $60. Here are a few tips.
Trends
Here are a few swimwear trends to keep in mind when shopping for a new teen swimwear suit:
•Some of the most beautiful women seen on the beach wear one-piece suits. They do not reveal all of the body - keeping some things hidden, but, still interesting. Many one-piece suits show more back and less tummy, others show a bit more cleavage or hip. Show off your best assets and reveal the others. Always remember that your aim is to make your silhouette balanced.
•Remember that bright, bold colors are much more fun than plain,
simple neutrals. Don't neglect black - it is totally chic and very
slimming!
•Classic bikinis and maillots always work, but improvisation with
different shapes like a monokini (a tank suit with cut-outs on the sides and/or front), tankini (a two-piece suit that's in between a bikini and a basic one piece. The length of the top could show a little, a lot, or no skin), tubini (a bikini with a small tube top, also known as a
bandini), or a one-shouldered style can bring a little salt into your style.
•Funky but not garish details are always a plus.
•Matching minis, tank dresses, or sarongs are all great cover-ups that give you an opportunity to go from the beach to the country club or bar.
Tips
•If you wear a different size top than bottom, look for bikini
separates.
•The choice of the swimwear must depend on the use of the suit: if you enjoy playing volleyball on the beach or swimming you need to revise your views concerning flimsy strings and suits that need lots of pulling and tugging to keep your swimwear in place. Give the preference to one-piece suits or more solid parts of your swimwear.
•Make your legs look longer by choosing a suit with high-cut legs (also makes your bottom look trimmer and stunning from the back!)
•Slim a heavy torso with strong vertical elements (a zip front,
vertical stripes).
•Minimize a pear shape with bust-enhancing details (piping, embroidery, asymmetrical straps).
•Balance out a top-heavy figure by choosing dark colours on top and avoiding ruffles or other embellishments on top.
•Maximize a small bust with push-up bra tops, prints on top, and
"extras" like ruffles or gathers.
•Hide a tummy with one-piece suits that offer built-in control panels.
The alternative can be given by two-piece bottoms with more coverage (tankinis are great).
Buying a swimsuit has a lot to do with beauty. But keep in mind, it's
more about perceptions than it is actual good looks. The fact is, with
the right attitude, nearly any woman's swimsuit will look good to men, provided that there's a woman in it.
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