It took me a while to get comfortable with posting pictures of myself in a bathing suit. Whether it was on my personal social media pages or right here on the blog, I’ve always been so self-conscious about baring it all in either a one-piece (with my thick thighs on display) or a two-piece (that literally shows every curve. But what I’ve found is that there are certain silhouettes that are super flattering for my body. And since figuring that out, I ONLY wear those types of suits. Here are some of my personal favorites:
1. The V-Neck One-Piece Suit
The reason a V-Neck suit works so well for me is mainly because of my bust. I have breasts that are large in proportion to the rest of my body, so the most flattering cuts for me are actually v-neck. I aim for suits that have support but still emphasize my assets. I’m also big on prints (obviously) so this suit from Joe Fresh was absolutely perfect. It has a belt to cinch me in at the waist as well, which is the key to appearing slimmer.
2. The High Waisted Two-Piece
High-waisted swimsuits are perfect for those of us who want to hide our midsection and instead accentuate the legs and a slim waist. I really love my legs and my best attributes are all about my waist, so the high-waisted suit is perfect. It gives a little retro chic while still working for many different body types and allowing you to be conservative where you need it most.
3. The Little Black Suit
When all else fails, go with a black suit! It’s slimming on every body type, it matches all accessories and it’s a swimsuit must-have, whether you opt for a two-piece or a one piece. The suit above is from Old Navy. I snagged it at least 2 years ago and it’s still going strong. Here I am wearing it on my recent trip to the Bahamas. This silhouette is perfect for my shape and the rouching on it hides imperfections. Win- win.
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You look great in all of your swimwear favorites. Lovely.
Oh thank you Robin!