Find the Sexiest Swimsuit for Your Body Shape
Your search for the Holy Grail of bathing suits ends here. These makeovers by Glamour's Suze Yalof Schwartz give every woman choices, choices, choices.
 |
If you're athletic :
Casey Hurley, 23, was stuck with a droopy bandeau that did nada for her.
 |
Better: suits with bust-enhancing details.
After suit: Voda Swim, sizes S-L, top, $70, bottom, $57, vodaswim.com
If you’re athletic, a ring-top bandeau flatters.
Volcom, sizes XS-XL, top, $46, bottom, $46, Volcom stores, 212-334-2215
 |
More from Glamour.com |
If you're bigger on the bottom :
Maghen Sickler, 29, was wearing bikini boy shorts that cut her thighs off in the wrong place.
Two-second fix: higher-cut bottoms. Great!
After suit: Huit Swimwear, sizes S-XXL, $129, lamodelingerie.com
 |
If you’re bigger on bottom, a tankini lengthens you.
Tommy Bahama, sizes XS-L, tank, $95, bottom, $45, tommybahama.com
 |
If you have a short torso...
For a longer, more elegant look on top, toss the boring tank and try chic details. Shadé Akanbi, 27, looks amazing in graphic cuts and colors.
 |
After suit: Karla Colletto, sizes 6-14, $281, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212-753-7300
If you have a short torso, punchy hues draw your eyes up to your collarbone.
Shape FX, sizes 2-20, 8-18 tall, 16W-24W, $59, shapefx.com
 |
If you're lanky...
Five-foot-nine Erica Cho, 29, traded in a swim-team-esque one-piece for a hot little ruffled number that gave her sizzling curves.
 |
After suit: Seafolly, sizes XS-XL, top, $73, bottom, $64, seafolly.com
If you're lanky, a front tie top makes you curvier.
Salinas, sizes S-L, $104, instyleswimwear.com
 |
If you're apple-shaped...
Never settle! Vivian Feldman, 22, swapped out her frumpy style for these way-sleek alternatives. Fab legs, fab smile, fab makeover!
 |
After suit: Miraclesuit, sizes 8-16, $142, Lord & Taylor, 800-348-6940
If you're apple-shaped, ruching = flattering.
Athleta, top, sizes XXS-XL, S-XL tall, $59, bottom, sizes XXS-XL, $44, athleta.com
 |
If you're boy-shaped...
Charli James, 25, wanted a flirty suit that didn’t make her look rail thin. Ta-da! Ruffles and bows do the trick.
 |
After suit: A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz, sizes 2-14, top, $79, bottom, $55, everythingbutwater.com
If you're boy-shaped, a wild print is va-va-voom!
Diane von Furstenberg, sizes XS-L, $190, dvf.com
 |
If you have a little pooch...
Hey, we’ve all got one! But a sleek red suit smooths out the belly and flatters Samantha Moorin, 22, everywhere.
 |
After suit: Spanx Swimsuits, sizes 6-14, $178, Bloomingdale’s, 800-232-1854
If you have a little pooch, chevron stripes slim you.
Cosabella, sizes S-L, $183, Cosabella, Miami Beach, FL, 305-534-4731
 |
If you have a long torso...
When you have an extra-tall upper body, like Annie Winger, 27, does, prints and cutouts are your friends. Her smokin’ after shot is proof!
 |
After suit: Rygy Sport, sizes S-L, $99, rygy.com
If you have a long torso, side-tie details help curv-ify.
Roxy, sizes S-L, top, $42, bottom, $42, roxy.com
 |
If you're pear-shaped...
Color blocking, as on Kaylea Moss, 28, is an easy slim-down trick. By putting the slightly lighter color on top,she looks teenier all over.
 |
After suit: Lauren by Ralph Lauren, sizes 2-14, $104, ralphlauren.com
If you're pear-shaped, an asymmetrical cut flatters.
Beach Belle, sizes 8-16, 18W-24W, $68, swimsuitsforall.com
 |
If you're busty...
It’s like with bras: You need supportive cups. Caroline Renfro, 28, found comfort and style in a patterned bikini.
 |
After suit: Freya Stellar, top, sizes 34C-38C, 30D-38GG, $70, bottom, sizes XS-XL, $32,
barenecessities.com
If you're busty, a band below the bust helps.
Gianni Bini, sizes S-L, top, $55, bottom, $49, dillards.com
 |
If you're curvy...
A boy-short suit is a no-no. Opt for feminine styles, as Sabena Perret, 27, did. They flatter while still offering support and coverage—nice!
 |
After suit: Magicsuit by Miraclesuit, sizes 8-16, $144, select Macy’s, 800-343-0121
If you're curvy, ruffles on top showcase curves.
Monif C. Plus Sizes, sizes 14-24, $118, monifc.com
 |
If you're an hourglass...
Alison Jennifer, 19, has a gorge figure, but no bathing suit should give you muffin top! The solution? Avoid anything that cuts you off mid-hip.
 |
After suit: ANK Swimwear, sizes S-XL, $168, victoriassecret.com
If you're an hourglass, a deep plunge is sexy.
Aerin Rose, sizes 6-24 D/DD, $130, aerinrose.com
 |
OMG, this bikini looks good on everyone!
It’s an all-body flatterer that worked on 12 different shapes and sizes.
Bikini: Next by Athena Good Karma racerback top and retro bikini bottom. Top, sizes 32B/C-38D, $53-$55, bottom, sizes XS-L, $41, swimspot.com
More from Glamour.com :
39 Must-Have Summer Shoes (Under $100!)
The 10 Best Hair & Makeup Looks Ever. Period.
Top-Ranked Women's Swimwear
Mesh Racerback Swim Dress F...
$75.95 - $92.00
Women's Fastskin FS-Pro Rec...
$172.95 - $190.00
Related Articles
Best swimsuits under $50
You may not be ready to hit the beach quite yet, but now is the perfect time to start hunting for swimsuits. We found 20 cute styles so affordable you'll... Read More
Best spring break clothing deals
Stuff your getaway bag full of these sundresses, bikinis, and sandals and you'll still have plenty of room left in your vacation budget. ... Read More
Ultimate bikini guide to spring break
Getting ready for a spring break getaway? Don't forget to stuff your suitcase with one, two or more of these awesomely adorable bikinis. ... Read More
Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy Find the Sexiest Swimsuit for Your Body Shape - Online @ Yahoo! Shopping • Want to see your products in Yahoo! Shopping? Build your own online store or Advertise with us. • Sitemap • All Brands
Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only. Yahoo! does not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information, and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.