FINDING THE BEST SWIMWEAR FOR YOUR BODY
Summer is HERE, LIT babes! And you know what that means… it’s swimwear season. From lounging by the pool, to weekend getaways, to walks on the beach and BBQs, you’re going to need swimwear for lots of occasions.
Swimwear can be like your second skin in the summer, and we all know how important it is to feel good inside your skin. But sometimes it can be hard to figure out the right swimwear that will ensure you feel confident and can enjoy the day, without feeling distracted or self-conscious. Don’t worry babe — we’ve all been there, and we’ve got you! We’re here with swimwear style tips, tailor-made for you based on your body type and the parts of your body that you love to show off and accentuate.
Let’s dive right in!
PEAR SHAPE
As the name would suggest, those of us with pear shaped physiques tend to have wider, curvy and feminine hips, with a more narrow frame up top. With this beautiful body type, you want to accentuate those curves, without letting your neckline get lost either!
To balance things out, look for bikini tops with detailing, ruffles or even a cute sleeve on top. This can create a smooth silhouette and add some fun detail that makes your swimwear stand out from the rest!
As mentioned, bikini tops with sleeves are in this season — check out the Thelma Puff Sleeve Bandeau Bikini Top Multi, and the matching Thelma Mid Rise Tie Bikini Bottoms Multi, to try this trend.
Similar styles that we love include the Moe Bikini Top Maple Sugar — which features an adorable cap sleeve that’s sure to stun — and the Lily Bandeau Bikini Top Dark Denim Wash. Pro tip: if you love the denim suit look of the Lily Bandeau, you’re going to NEED the matching Emily High Waisted Belted Bikini Bottoms Dark Denim Wash. The belted look brings the best of your favorite accessories to your swimwear. Honestly, what more could you want?!
APPLE SHAPE
Those of us with sleek limbs and a rounder tummy fall into the apple shape category. We have curves and want to absolutely ROCK them in our swimwear, while feeling like we have just the right balance of coverage and skin showing to make us feel confident.
We have been LOVING the fact that one piece swimwear is so on-trend right now, with really gorgeous styles and patterns that are perfect for the apple shape.
If you love an animal print, you’re going to be obsessed with the Danielle Tan Tiger One Piece Swimsuit. Not only is the pattern sleek and fierce, but it features a removable gold chain belt. The belt can help accentuate your waist and add a little flair to your ‘fit. And, for those of us journeying to tropical locations, this screams “Queen of the Jungle (and the beach)” vibes. Don’t worry if animal print isn’t your style — you can get the same suit in a gorgeous royal pattern (the Danielle One Piece Swimsuit Pearl Multi Tile) or in white (the Danielle Pearl Eyelet One Piece Swimsuit).
Did we mention how much we love the belted swimwear trend?! Another of our faves in this category is the Danielle Abstract Marble One Piece Swimsuit Dusty Pink, which features a gorgeous chunky belted look and a delicate pink color that is going to go GREAT with your summer tan.
Last but not least in the apple shape fam, we’d be remiss not to give some options that allow you to show some skin. Be daring, babe! If you want to go for an open back and a plunging neckline, then The Michelle Swimsuit Cherries is for you. This suit features a sweet cherry pattern and vertical black and white stripes, which help elongate your figure — while at the same time, a plunging back and neckline give you a chance to show off.
HOURGLASS SHAPE
If you've got curvy hips, a full bust and a small waist, you can’t go wrong with a classic high-leg bikini.
Bandeau bikini tops can offer a super flattering neckline. One of our favorites right now is the Black Necklace Bandeau Bikini Top, which features a Jeweled chain halter top that attaches to a center O-ring design. The Jewel charms will instantly elevate your look — and as we mentioned, we’re LOVING swimwear with built-in accessories. If you want to get the look with a bit of style, try the Emerald Necklace Bandeau Bikini Top for a stunning pop of color.
Have a fuller chest and looking for a bit more support? We’ve got you babe with some underwire styles that are to-die for. For animal print fans, try the Tan Tiger Ruched Underwire Bikini Top and the matching Tan Tiger Ruched String Bikini Bottom, featuring a super high leg and cheeky look. Another option is the Zephyr Underwire Top Multi, and matching Midrise Bottoms Multi. This fun pattern screams “post-summer sunset” to us — anyone else?
If high waist or midrise bottoms are your thing, we’ve got some amazing options for you too! The benefit of a higher waist line is more coverage if you want to feel comfortable moving around — babes who love beach sports, we’re looking at you! — and a cut that accentuates a smaller waistline. Some of our faves include the Retrospect High Tie Bottoms Multi (with matching Retrospect Underwire Top Multi) and the Ultra Bikini Bottom Guava Beach Stripe (with the Festival Bikini Top Guava Beach Stripe to match).
Everyone’s body type is different, and that’s what makes us beautiful! So feel free to play around with different swimwear styles that accentuate your unique look. At the end of the day, the best-looking outfit is the one you feel best in — so follow what feels good for you.
We’ll see you at the beach, babe!