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.
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If you're athletic :
Casey Hurley, 23, was stuck with a droopy bandeau that did nada for her.
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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
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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
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If you’re bigger on bottom, a tankini lengthens you.
Tommy Bahama, sizes XS-L, tank, $95, bottom, $45, tommybahama.com
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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If you're busty...
It’s like with bras: You need supportive cups. Caroline Renfro, 28, found comfort and style in a patterned bikini.
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After suit: Freya Stellar, top, sizes 34C-38C, 30D-38GG, $70, bottom, sizes XS-XL, $32,
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If you're busty, a band below the bust helps.
Gianni Bini, sizes S-L, top, $55, bottom, $49, dillards.com
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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