There are various styles of swimwear for women –  Bikini, Trikini, Burqini, Tankini, Monokini and am sure many more with various stylised version.

– Opt for swimwear which you are most comfortable in.

– Make sure that the swimwear is not too loose nor too tight.

– Select the right cut for your body type

– Select print and pattern in a way that highlight your best features

-Don’t over accessorize.

Read on the below to know what swimwear will suit your body type.

– Swimwear for Triangular Body Shape

– Swimwear for Inverted Triangular Body Shape

– Swimwear for Rectangular Body Shape

– Swimwear for Tubular Body Shape

– Swimwear for Diamond Body Shape

– Swimwear for Hourglass Body Shape

– Swimwear for Round Body Shape

 

SWIMWEAR – BIKINI

Bikini is a 2 piece swimwear for women. There are stylised variations to bikini like String Bikini, High Wait Bikini, Bandeau Bikini and many more.

-Brands sell bikini either like your bra sizing or in standard M, L etc.. sizing. Picking the correct size is extremely important.

– Bikinis come in varieties and you can choose according to your comfort level,  so always try on a bikini before buying. in the changing room, wear the bikini and sit down, this will give you a clarity of how the bit of the top and bottom is.

– Strapless / bandeau bikini look great but won’t work that well for women with heavy bust / Inverted Triangular Body Shape

-Women with Triangular Body Shape can wear bikini bottom which are like small shorts incase they are not comfortable with the v cut bottom.

– Women with a mild Midriff variation / diamond body shape / round body shape can opt for high waist bikini bottom and fringe top.

 

SWIMWEAR TANKINI

In simpler terms, a tankini is a slightly bit conservative version of a bikini

– A Tankini is a cross between Bikini and Monokini. This type of swimwear will have a tank top, singlet, vest like top and a bikini bottom.

– Tankinis are favorite amongst women with Diamond Body Shape, Round Body Shape,  or any sort of midriff variation.

– Rectangular body shape women, can wear tankinis in two blocks of colour to give an illusion of waist.

 

SWIMWEAR – MONOKINI

Monokini is full one piece swimwear for women. They suit all body shapes & sizes with just few nuances in mind.

– Women with heavier lower body / Triangle body shape  can opt for boxer style monokini

– Women with heavier upper body / Inverted triangle body / round shape can opt for deep v necks to elongate their upper body

-Women can wear side cut out monokini to give an illusion of a waist curve and this is perfect for a rectangle body shape

There are so many well know brands in the market that sell monokinis with shaping controls, like a shape wear.

Fun Fact from WIKIPEDIA : The monokini, designed by Rudi Gernreich in 1964, consisting of only a brief, close-fitting bottom and two thin straps, was the first women’s topless swimsuit. His revolutionary and controversial design included a bottom that “extended from the midriff to the upper thigh”