Comments on: How to Buy the Best Bathing Suit for Your Body Shape

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:13:44 +0000

I would disagree on the triangular body shapes of Rhiana and the other women with bigger bottoms mentioned, I would consider that a pearl drop shape.

By: Venus

Venus — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:04:13 +0000

I’m steering clear of bikinis altogether this summer (I’m not too keen on my stomach atm) but I’m toning up for next spring when I’m going to Greece for eight days, so these tips will be really useful then!

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:29:12 +0000

What about skirted bottoms, a la Betsey Johnson? I think those are really cute. Which body type would those work on the best?

By: Kaleigh

Kaleigh — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:13:34 +0000

This is a great article–something everyone is looking to research right now I’m sure! I have to agree on the boyshort vendetta. Truly triangle, or ‘pear’ shaped girls should probably steer clear. They add too much bulk on any already rather bulky area lol.

My tip for bikini season is to work out a little doing something you enjoy, like swimming! A little toning up can do a lot for your confidence, even if you don’t drop 3 swim suit sizes, and that’s your best feature for looking great in your swim wear!

By: la petite fashionista

la petite fashionista — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:27:25 +0000

I’ve got an hourglass shape, but I dread going shopping for swimsuits. Luckily, I’ve found a particular brand that always fits & flatters me (Roxy). I think it’s probably because it’s for surfers and a but more athletic and less skimpy.

This is a great article, i’m going to post a link on LPF!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:46:16 +0000

No one who posted seems to be a rectangle lol…am I the only one? I like the halter tops with the wide band under the bust and the bottoms that have little ties on the sides (not string bottoms) because they ad a fun flirty feel (haha nice alliteration) and draw attention to my hips…however, i must say i’m completely jealous of those with a waste lol i have never been a fan of my boyish figure, but at least i do sort of have boobs ;D What does everyone else think? Any other rectangles out there?

By: keeii

keeii — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:42:08 +0000

ive always been self conscious in showing my tummy [cuz i dont have abs of steel lol] , are tankini’s still ‘in’ this summer??
if so which styles are trendy? me and my friends are goin for a road trip and i wanna buy a new pair of swimsuit for it. and my old one just wont cut it. =)

do u have any suggestions?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:57:15 +0000

No matter how much I read on body shape, I always tend to be in between a hourglass and a triangle. The only thing I know for sure is that my thighs are normally bigger than my hips.
Personally, I think the ruched, one piece bathing suit à la 1950’s pinup looks excellent on EVERYONE.

By: Jessi

Jessi — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:57:18 +0000

I know you don’t see this a lot nowadays, but for modesty’s sake, I’d like to find a suit that minimizes cleavage and cuts across like boy shorts on the bottom. I even prefer one-pieces, but this year, I’m trying to make a tankini work.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:45:56 +0000

My measurements are 32-22-34 so I guess technically I’m a triangle, but I always feel like the hourglass “rules” (for bikinis & other clothing) fit me better because I have such a defined waist and I have shoulders that are proportional to my hips, so I don’t think I look disproportionate.

Anyway.. I love both string bikinis and bandeau tops! I also think boyshorts can look nice. I personally don’t wear them, but for someone who wants a little more coverage I don’t think there’s anything wrong with them.

& finally I love how this article was written. Honestly when I saw the title I was like “ugh.. this article has been written so many times.” but you really took a different approach. For instance, you took into account someones whole body shape rather than “small bust” or “large bust” and “big butt” or “no butt” lol