Choosing the Best Swimsuit to Hide Your Problem Areas

In their quest for modesty and comfort at the beach or poolside, women sometimes choose swimwear that calls attention to the very areas they are trying to hide.

For example, larger women sometimes go for a bathing skirt. Unfortunately, blousy skirts actually accentuate the hip area. These women would get a more flattering look from a suit that draws the eye up.

There are many creative ways that swimwear can attract attention higher on the woman’s body. It might be something as simple as where the designer has placed a design or pattern, or something more elegant like ruching detail (gathered fabric).

Even though black is typically more slimming, if colours and patterns are used deliberately they can a long way to making a bathing suit more flattering.

To draw attention away from the hips and lengthen the look of the legs, look for a strip of fabric in a contrasting colour right at the legline. This accentuates the leg line and slims down the leg.

Some women want to hide a lack of something rather than an excess of something. For example, a thin, athletic woman might go for a skirt to give a curvy effect and draw attention to the hips.

There are suits with tummy control that smooth everything out, though keep in mind that the bulk has to go somewhere. That being said, these suits do give you a bit of a lift and may help you feel more confident and empowered to be comfortable in your swimwear.

At Brabary we specialize in bathing suits and cover ups for all shapes and sizes - come in and check out our extensive selection. 

Choosing the Right Length for Your Swimwear

For women who like to have more coverage in a swimsuit than what you get from a bikini bottom, the boy short is a possible solution. Boy shorts also offer more comfort and protection for sports, and are more flattering than a bathing skirt.

Keep in mind that the boy short is best suited for a woman with a longer, slimmer leg. If you have a heavier leg, you’re actually better off with a swimsuit bottom that goes a bit higher, because that will extend and elongate your legs.

(Also watch for our upcoming post about how to choose swimwear that will hide your problem areas.)

Length is also important when choosing the cover-up you’ll wear over top of your bathing suit. The most flattering option for most women is a cover that goes either to just below the knee, or a well-fitting tunic style or sleeveless swim dress that goes even longer.

A cover-up that sits right at the waist and falls to the hip and thigh area makes those areas look bigger rather than smaller, while a full-length cover creates flow all the way down.

With so many swimwear options available today, be sure you experiment with different lengths to find the one that suits you. A personal fitting at a specialty swimwear boutique is the best way to make the right choice.

Brabary, located at 112 Commerce Park Drive, specializes in beautiful swimsuits and cover-ups for women of all sizes.

Get the Lingerie Gift You Really Want for Valentine’s Day

 Are you secretly dreading your Valentine’s Day present? Is your significant other hopeless at shopping for lingerie? No matter how pretty or sexy something looks in the store or online, it’s all about the fit. If it doesn’t fit properly, you won’t feel good in it and there’s nothing sexy about that.

These days, women are encouraged to create our own happiness rather than depending on someone else to deliver it to us. We stuff our own stockings, why wouldn’t we get our own Valentine’s Day gift?

Imagine choosing a beautiful bra, custom fitted to your size and shape (see the bra fitting tips on our website), perfectly suited to your tastes, exquisitely designed and crafted. You’ll look and feel fantastic – and sexy!

The custom bra fitting is really the key. The best stores offer a wide variety of inventory of many different sizes and styles. That way you never have to compromise on fit to get the look you’re going for.

You might choose to purchase the lingerie yourself and bring it home to enjoy right away. You could also register your choice with the store so your partner can return later to buy it for you. Some stores, such as Brabary in Barrie, Ontario, have this feature built right into their point-of-sale system – making it very quick and easy for the person shopping.

Watch for our post next week for more tips on how to get the gift you really want this Valentine’s Day!