7 Swimwear Styles for Every Body Type
Dora FungMarket Director
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Halter Style
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The halter neck bikini is great for creating cleavage! It’s a great silhouette for pear-shaped women as it draws attention to the top and the illusion of a more curvy appearance.
Le Swim Halter Top and Hipster Bottom, $228.50, leswim.it
Le Swim Halter Top and Hipster Bottom, $228.50, leswim.it
Halter Style
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Solid & Striped The Morgan Top in Black Stripe, $88 and Bottom in Black Stripe, $88, solidandstriped.com
Halter Style
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Calvin Klein Animal Print Bandeau Top, $68, and Animal Print Side Zip Skirted Bikini Bottoms, $68, calvinklein.com
Sporty Style
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For those who want to exercise on the beach or just look like they would, here are some sport-inspired styles.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Elisa Maillot in Red, $375, lisamariefernandez.com
Lisa Marie Fernandez Elisa Maillot in Red, $375, lisamariefernandez.com
Sporty Style
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Beth Richards Knot Top, $130, bethrichards.com
Beth Richards Naomi Bottom in Grey Heather, $100, bethrichards.com
Beth Richards Naomi Bottom in Grey Heather, $100, bethrichards.com
Sporty Style
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Lisa Marie Fernandez Jasmine Button Bikini, $345, lisamariefernandez.com
Sporty Style
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Made by Dawn Faith in Foam Top, $120 and Foam Bottom, $120, thegirlandthewater.com
Sporty Style
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Beth Richards Fel Top, $130, bethrichards.com
Beth Richards Brigitte Bottom in Black, $100, bethrichards.com
Beth Richards Brigitte Bottom in Black, $100, bethrichards.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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This section is for the blessed people who did not slack at the gym, Soul Cycled their way through winter, and joined those aforementioned boot camps! Ladies with more muscular or thicker legs can benefit here too—the higher cut can help make your legs appear longer and leaner.
Solid and Striped Morgan Pink and White Striped Top and Bottom, $166, solidandstriped.com
Solid and Striped Morgan Pink and White Striped Top and Bottom, $166, solidandstriped.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Proenza Schouler Sulphur Tie-Dye Bikini, $245, proenzaschouler.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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She Made Me Crochet Bikini Top $68, Bottom $65, matchesfashion.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Babajaan Lilli Salvador Bikini Set In Pink/Brown, $334, babajaancollection.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Emilio Pucci Printed Triangle Bikini, $425, net-a-porter.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Salvatore Ferragamo Tropical Printed Bikini, $530, Salvatoreferragamo.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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L’Agent By Agent Provocateur Cari Two-Tone Triangle Bikini, $150, net-a-porter.com
Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Triangle Tops and High-Cut Bottoms
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Agua Bendita Sliding Triangle Top $90 and Bottom $90, everythingbutthewater.com
Retro Style
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The ladies of yesteryear knew how to show off their figures with panache. A high-waist bikini bottom is especially great for ladies who want to hide their waist. The sheer glamour of this style will make you feel like a bombshell. Lipstick and curls are optional!
Topshop Poppy check Bikini Set, $65, topshop.com
Topshop Poppy check Bikini Set, $65, topshop.com
Retro Style
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Eres Vedette Triangle Bikini Top $265, net-a-porter.com
Eres Gredin Bikini Bottom, $215, net-a-porter.com
Eres Gredin Bikini Bottom, $215, net-a-porter.com
Retro Style
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Lisa Marie Fernandez Nicole Button High-Waist Bikini, $395, lisamariefernandez.com
Retro Style
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Mara Hoffman Reversible Warp Around Triangle Top, $126 and Reversible Cutout High-Waist Bottom, $130, marahoffman.com
Retro Style
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Norma Kamali Johnny D Bra in Pewter/White, $175, normakamali.com
Norma Kamali Super Low Rise Bill Bottom in Pewter/White, $175, normakamali.com
Norma Kamali Super Low Rise Bill Bottom in Pewter/White, $175, normakamali.com
Retro Style
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Thapelo Paris Dani Bikini Top, $145, matchesfashion.com
Thapelo Paris Angie High-Waisted Bikini Briefs, $120, matchesfashion.com
Thapelo Paris Angie High-Waisted Bikini Briefs, $120, matchesfashion.com
Retro Style
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Carmen Marc Valvo Ballet Halter Top $65 and High Waisted Bottom $57, everythingbutwater.com
Swimsuits for Women with Bigger Busts
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The key to swimwear for ladies with bigger busts is support. Find a top with wider straps and underwire to prevent spillage or any unwanted jiggling!
Ale by Alessandra Earthy Layers Color Block Bralette, $78, everythingbutwater.com
Ale by Alessandra Earthy Layers Color Block Bralette, $78, everythingbutwater.com
Swimsuits for Women with Bigger Busts
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Swimsuits for Women with Bigger Busts
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Victoria Secrets Angel Convertible, $44.50, victoriassecrets.com
Swimsuits for Women with Bigger Busts
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Lisa Marie Fernandez Marie-Louise Bikini Red/Cream Crepe, $385, shopbop.com
Swimsuits for Women with Bigger Busts
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Milly Cabana Tulum Bikini Top, $105 and Cabana St. Lucia Bikini Bottom, $90, milly.com
Bandeau Style Bikinis
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The bandeau tends to push your chest down and out, so it’s not ideal for all body shapes (unless you’re hoping to escape tan lines)! Typically women with small breasts look great in bandeau tops, but it’s really all about finding a design that works best for your cup size.
&Other Stories Stiped Bandeau Bikini Top $35, bottom $35, stories.com
&Other Stories Stiped Bandeau Bikini Top $35, bottom $35, stories.com
Bandeau Style Bikinis
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Made by Dawn Seashell in Rust Top, $118
Made by Dawn Seashell in Rust Bottom, $113
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Made by Dawn Seashell in Rust Bottom, $113
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Bandeau Style Bikinis
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Mara Hoffman V-Wire Top, $122 and Reversible Side Ruched Bottom, $122, marahoffman.com
Bandeau Style Bikinis
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Prism Barcelona Bikini top, $195, prismlondon.com
Prism Biarritz Bikini Bottom, $130, prismlondon.com
Prism Biarritz Bikini Bottom, $130, prismlondon.com
Bandeau Style Bikinis
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Shoshanna Navy Faille Bandeau, $140 and Navy Faille Bottoms, $88
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Bandeau Style Bikinis
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Solid & Striped The Chloe Top in Red Bold Stripe, $88 and Bottom in Red Bold Stripe, $88, solidandstriped.com
Bandeau Style Bikinis
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La Perla Ethno Soutache Bandeau Bikini Top, $448, laperla.com
La Perla Ethno Soutache Briefs, $384, laperla.com
La Perla Ethno Soutache Briefs, $384, laperla.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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The one piece has come a long way since the days of the all black Speedos that we had to wear for school. The beauty of the one-piece is that it can hide a multitude of sins. This is especially great for women who are not confident about their stomachs. A lot of current versions even feature special Spanx-like fabric that keeps wobbly bits in place. Yay technology!
&Other Stories Dalmatian Prints Swimsuit, $75, stories.com
&Other Stories Dalmatian Prints Swimsuit, $75, stories.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Le Weekend By Virginia Johnson Ruched One Piece Swimsuit Marigold Coral, virginajohnson.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Salvatore Ferragamo Tropical Printed One Piece Bathing Suit, $650, Salvatoreferragamo.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Thapelo Paris V-Front One Piece with Gold Tie Detail, $263, matchesfashion.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Lisa Marie Fernandez Marie-Louise Bikini Navy/Cream Crepe, $385, shopbop.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Le Swim Nantucket Slice Reversible One Shoulder With Graphic Slice In Black/Bronzer, $242, leswim.it.
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Karla Colletto Two Tone Flounce V-Neck With Silent Underwire $317, bergdorfgoodman.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Karla Colletto Chunky Zippers V-Neck With Silent Underwire, $283, bergdorfgoodman.com
One-Pieces Swimsuits
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Victoria Secrets Mesh-Inset Strapless One-Piee, 478.50, victoriassecret.com
Who hasn't been spending their free time at the gym? Or enrolling in boot camps by Barry, Terry, or Gary?! If you’re like me, you're in denial that bikini season's creeping up. Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear to hit the beach. We asked swimwear designer Lisa Marie Fernandez which trends are in this summer: “When choosing swimwear, it should be about the best fit for your body and choosing a color that is flattering on your skin,” she says.
With that in mind, we’ve got you covered. Literally! Whether you have a pear shape, large bust, muscular legs, or an uncooperative belly, here are seven of the best swimwear styles to help you battle beach anxiety and ensure that you look smoking hot this summer.
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