Swimwear with a tummy control panel is a logical option when you want to create a more streamlined appearance in your swimwear, but it is by no means the only option.
When you want to appear skinnier or just a bit more streamlined, anything from control panels to ruching and other detail can go far in helping you create the look you’re after.
Before anyone can answer that
question, you need to identify what part of your body you would like to appear
more streamlined. If your extra weight is around the thighs, you should
consider a pair of high cut briefs, as they will make your legs appear longer
and streamline the overall appearance. For the adventurous, a bikini bottom
with ties on the sides will also have an elongating effect on your legs, by
minimizing any heavy cut-off lines, and giving a wispy, feminine appearance.
Wondering what NOT to wear in a case
like this? High-waisted or boyleg shorts will cut your leg line in the wrong
place, making your legs appear shorter, stockier, and heavier.
Ladies who wear larger cup sizes will benefit from sizing their swimwear according to bra sizing, and not just going with the department store sizing system of small, medium, large and onwards.
When can I attempt a high-waisted
style?
If you have a tummy with a habit of
being a bit wobbly, a high-waisted style can help you cinch things in at all
the strategic points. If your tummy needs a bit of extra help, but your legs
are fantastic, you can opt for a high-cut bikini with a high waist to cover up
everything that doesn’t deserve attention.
The high-waisted style is often to be
found in vintage designs, and for this reason, vintage women’s swimsuits are
often perfect for the fuller figure. Whether you go for
the authentic vintage look with prints and polka dots, or just simply choose
the shape of vintage, in a color scheme of your choice, do consider the
vintage style as the friend of the fuller figure!
What are my options in modern styles?
If your first instinct is to cover
up, you will probably not be open the suggestion of a bikini. But let’s take a
step back and consider its lesser-known cousin, the tankini. One of the main
benefits of the tankini is the fact that it provides a lot more coverage over
the tummy than the everyday bikini. Coverage, plus the benefits of still being
a two-piece? Sign me up!
For many women swimsuits that are
outside the norm can be intimidating. But don’t let an alternative style break
your speed in your search for the perfect swimsuit – from high or low-cut
bottoms, to bikinis, tankinis and everything in between, make sure that you
invest the time to analyze your body type and buy the right cut for your shape,
in the right size – a fool proof killer swimsuit look could be yours!
