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.
