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WHAT IS THE BEST
STYLE FOR A TOP
HEAVY SHAPE?

Strappy or bandeau? Patterned or
plain? Underwired or padded?
Choosing the right swimwear can
be tricky. We ask the women in
the know to answer your pressing
questions ahead of your trip
to sunnier climes.

'If you have big boobs, the most
important thing when it comes to
looking good and feeling great on the
beach is to have swimwear that ﬁts
and supports you really well.
'Look for underwired styles that are
bra-sized and mix-and-match bikinis
- where you can buy the top in a bra
size and the briefs in your dress size
- so you can get a perfect ﬁt
'Swimsuits and tankinis with a
concealed underwire are supersupportive and ﬂattering without the
wiring being obvious, and are great if
you prefer a little more coverage.'
Louise Gardner

WHAT SORT OF
SWIMSUIT FLATTERS
A PEAR SHAPE?

IS THERE A STYLE
THAT SUITS
EVERYONE?

'Knowing you have chosen ﬂattering
swimwear can be a real conﬁdence
boost, so ﬁnding the right shape for
you is a good starting place.
'Just like bra ﬁt, the style and
silhouette you choose is just as
important as size. For pear-shaped
women, stick to designs that draw the
eye to the shoulders or bust. Bandeau
or plunging styles can be very
ﬂattering and cut a striking shape.'
Soozie Jenkinson

I'M AN APPLE SHAPE,
SHOULD I STICK TO
ALL-IN-ONES?

'Swimsuits with draping are really
ﬂattering. Opt for a tummy control
or shaping swimsuit to smooth your
stomach area. If you prefer a bikini,
choose high-waist briefs. They give
great deﬁnition to your waist.'
Samantha Winyard

'I would suggest a V-neck
halter-tie swimsuit would be
suitable for all shapes and sizes.
The V will elongate your top
half, and the halter-tie
is adjustable and
very ﬂattering
and feminine.'
Kate Crossley

I FIND IT DIFFICULT
TO LOOK FEMININE
ON THE BEACH
BECAUSE MY SHAPE
IS STRAIGHT UP AND
DOWN. WHAT DO
YOU SUGGEST?
'For women with an athletic ﬁgure,
if you have broad shoulders and slim
hips, show oﬀ your toned lower half
with detailing or string bottoms.
'If you're keen to create more of a
feminine silhouette, you can easily
achieve this by softening your chest
area by having a top with a padded
cup or ruched detailing.' SJ

SHOULD I BE
PROFESSIONALLY
MEASURED FOR
SWIMWEAR?
'If you are going to wear a product
that is underwired, then, yes.
However, if you are fuller busted, you
may want to go up one back size from
your bra ﬁt as you don't want it to be
as tight as your bra. As we all swell
in the heat, it will be more
comfortable and
ﬂattering.' KC

Longer lasting

RINSE YOUR
SWIMWEAR IN COOL
WATER IMMEDIATELY
AFTER USE TO
PROLONG ITS LIFE.

HOW CAN I
SHOW OFF
MY CURVES
RATHER
THAN
KEEP THEM
UNDER WRAPS?

'An hourglass ﬁgure is an enviable
shape and can pull oﬀ pretty much
any style. Underwired halter-neck
bikini tops show oﬀ the bust.
Wear with detailed briefs to
accentuate your waist.' SW

HOW OFTEN
SHOULD I
BUY A NEW
SWIMSUIT?

'Swimwear should
really be replaced
once a year, especially
if you want to keep
up-to-date with trends.
'Caring for your swimming costume
will make it last longer. If you swim
regularly, you will need to buy a
swimsuit more frequently, as chlorine
will cause the elastane to degrade
more quickly.' SW

Meet the EXPERTS

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LOUISE GARDNER,
CUSTOMER
SERVICES
MANAGER AT
BRAVISSIMO

050 | AUGUST 2016

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SAMANTHA
WINYARD,
JUNIOR SWIMWEAR
BUYER AT
FIGLEAVES

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KATE CROSSEY,
DIRECTOR OF
DESIGN FOR
ACCESSORIES AT
DEBENHAMS

SOOZIE
JENKINSON,
HEAD OF DESIGN
AT MARKS &
SPENCER

LORRAINE
SAYS
'I never
thought I
would be
wearing a
bikini at my
age. It's all
down to
my ﬁtness
instructor,
Maxine
Jones, and
her fabulous
zumba
classes. I
think you
need to buy
your bikini
bottoms
separate
from your
top. I go a
size bigger in
the bottom
and I like
a top with 
some lift
and support.
I prefer a
halter-neck
you can undo
when you are
sunbathing
to avoid
tan marks.
You don't
have to pay
a fortune. I
got mine this
year in Oasis.'
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