So right now, your inbox and twitter feeds are probably overflowing with “How to get bikini ready” articles. It can be emotionally draining to try on swimsuits if you don’t know what works for your body type. Instead of falling in love with every cute swimsuit, and then being heartbroken in the fitting room, figure out which style fits your body best!
Check out this helpful guide before hitting up the bathing suit department:
ARE YOU TALL?
You are the friend that always gets asked to grab something from the top shelf.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Taylor Swift, Karlie Kloss, Katie Holmes, Uma Thurman
REACH FOR: Patterns | Graphics | Embellishments | Strapless | Cut-outs
STAY AWAY FROM: Tankinis | One Pieces
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ARE YOU PETITE?
You are just a wee little thing.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Reese Witherspoon, Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell
REACH FOR: Deep Neckline | High Cut Bottoms | One-Shoulder |
STAY AWAY FROM: Boy-cut Shorts
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ARE YOU SMALL CHESTED?
You are apart of the itty bitty committee.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Kiera Knightly, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kate Hudson, Claire Danes
REACH FOR: Top with Embellishments or Ruffles | Top with padding
STAY AWAY FROM: Bandeaus | Fullness at hips
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ARE YOU CURVY?
Do you have a booty that won’t quit… with boobs that also do not quit.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Kelly Clarkson, Mindy Kaling, Christina Hendricks, America Ferrera
REACH FOR: Good support {possibly underwire} | Halter Neck | Solid Colors | Color-blocking | Small Print {won’t distort your proportions}
STAY AWAY FROM: Strapless | Ruffles | String bikinis
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ARE YOU ATHLETIC?
Otherwise known as the inverted triangle, your shoulders are your broadest point cause you are so buff!
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Reneé Zellweger, Naomi Campbell, Giselle Bundchen, Demi Moore
REACH FOR: Ruching | Ruffles | Stripes | Embellishments at the hip | Tapered-back bottom | girlie print | One-Shoulder
STAY AWAY FROM: Bandeau tops | Tanks | Boy-cut briefs
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ARE YOU RECTANGLE?
Your shape is straight, your hip and waist measurements are very similar.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway
REACH FOR: Ruffles| Ruching | Embellishments at the hip and bust |Solid colored suit with printed panels along the side | One-Shoulder | Stripes | Strategic cut-outs
STAY AWAY FROM: Bandeau tops | Shapeless Tankinis | Sporty Bottoms
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ARE YOU HOURGLASS?
Your hips and shoulders are promotional and you waist is significantly smaller.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlet Johansson, Sofia Vergara, Kim Kardashian
REACH FOR: Waist Accents | String Bikini
STAY AWAY FROM: Fullness at Waist | Tankinis
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ARE YOU PEAR SHAPED?
You hips are wider than your shoulders.
CELEBRITY BODY TYPE: Beyonce, Christina Aguliera, Tyra Banks, Rihanna
REACH FOR: Embellished tops | Color-blocking | Solid bottoms | Printed Tops | High-waisted bottoms | Polka dots
STAY AWAY FROM: Ruffles or embelishments on bottom
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Which is your favourite swimwear look?
I hope this guide will help ease you into swimsuit season! xo
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