Bathing Beauties: The Apple
Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. It is time to start the most dreaded shopping trip of all – the swimsuit trip. The swimsuit shopping trip is the one where you take only the most brutally honest of shopping partners. While the truth may sting a little, at least you know what suits you don’t want. I myself have to get a new suit this year and will only take myhusband with me. I know that he will point out every little pudge that I don’t want to have. I thought in light of this daunting task, I would go over some body type tips for swimsuits, that will hopefully give you a starting point for the ever painful shopping trip.
Starting off with the apple, let’s review the body type a bit first. The apple body type is characterized by wider shoulders and a larger bust. Lucky for her, she has thin hips and a tiny bottom. Think of an upside-down triangle. (For a more in-depth discussion of the apple body type, click here.) Our goal for apples is to minimize the shoulders and emphasize the hips in order to create an hourglass figure.
Bathing Suit Tip #1
Pair bottoms with a lot of color, pattern, or detailing (ties, belts, etc) with simple tops. The eye will automatically be drawn down to the hips and away from the widest part of the body. The detailing, such as ties or belts, will also help to create some added width and create an hourglass shape.
Bathing Suit Tip #2
Avoid v-neck tops. Halters with plunging necklines are not for you as they will make your shoulders appear wider. Strapless, wide straps, and tube tops are best for you. They will minimize the width of the shoulders and draw the eye downward. Also, if your bust is on the larger side, it can be hard to get a proper fit with a plunging neckline. You don’t want to look like you are squishing it all in the top. You also don’t want the nerve-wracking fear that comes with feeling like you will fall out of your top at any time.
Bathing Suit Tip #3
Avoid spaghetti straps. The thin straps might appear dwarfed by your larger shoulders and make them look bigger. Plus, the thin straps will draw the eye up instead of down, giving you the appearance of being top heavy. Remember, we want to create the hourglass look.
Through the rest of the week I’ll go over the other body types and tips to look for on the ever dreaded bathing suit trip. I’d love to hear from you. Have you ever had a bathing suit that just made you feel and look fabulous? Have you already found the perfect one for this year?
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