Let’s start with the hardest piece of the vacation puzzle.
In the interests of full disclosure, I detest buying swimming costumes. This is my fault and not the fault of the bathing suit. Trying on and finding a bathing suit is challenging at the best of times – the body is never quite as taught and terrific as I might wish, despite best intentions.
Swimsuits have issues.
The fabric has to be suitable, the cut flattering and the pattern or plain colour, likeable. Wearing a swimsuit is non-negotiable if the water beckons and finding the right one can be a minefield of decision making. When you do find one to love, my recommendation is to buy it in multiples.
I’m still fancying wearing a two-piece again, a girl can dream, but I doubt it will happen this summer. I’m working hard on it but change – especially the fitness kind – seems to take time. There is no sensible reason to worry about this when there are so many fabulous (and figure flattering) one-piece swimming costumes to wear.
Here are my tips and tricks to finding the right “suit”.
Long legs look well in anything but in particular the more vintage styles.
Full bust, go mid round or v-neck.
Small bust, higher in the neckline or choose a style with detailing under the bust line. This is one of the best.
Short body, take a size smaller than normal so the fit is firm.
Long body, think about a strapless style.
Unless thin is the problem, the fabric needs to be very firm to sit well and allow for stretching.
Try detail on the shoulder straps if the arms are the fear.
And remember, swimsuits always look worse in the changing room – which is why I buy mine online, try them on at home and send the “mean girls” back. ;) xv
Swimsuits: Check ✓
the suit does all the work
marysia striped || magicsuit caps || tory burch smocked || cardo paris cardodive || karla colletto round || eres asia || norma kamali
you do all the work
robin piccone floral || zella teal || topshop embroidered || topshop ribbed || topshop pamela || la blanca petal
image, harper’s bazaar spain, guy aroch, may 2017
