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How
to measure your size?
Bust
Stand up straight, measure at the fullest
part, keeping the measuring tape snug but
not tight. If you are between sizes, always
select the larger size.
Waist
Bend to your side to find your natural
waistline crease. Standing up straight,
measure the circumference starting and
ending at your belly button.
Hips
Measure around your hips at the widest
point, keeping the tape parallel to the
floor. If you are between sizes, always
select the larger size.
When taking body measurements, use a cloth
tape measure and keep the tape comfortably
loose. Don't have a cloth tape measure? Use
a piece of string to measure the width
around your bust, waist and hips and a ruler
to measure the length of the string.
Does and don'ts of shopping for a suit by
body shape:
Big breasts
Do: Choose the right neckline to hold
you in and keep you up. Try a V-neck and a
tight-fitting bra if you want to show off
your assets, or go for a solid top with some
ruching to detract. If you like the look of
a print, choose one in which the bulk of the
pattern lies around the waist to draw the
eye down. Wide straps, regardless of whether
you want to flaunt or hide, are essential
for support. Also, look for suits made for a
larger bust
Don't: Skip straps and cupping. A
bandeau and some halters will leave you
hanging.
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see a sample of this swimsuit style.
Small breasts
Do: Maximize your shape by selecting
a suit that enhances your waistline, such as
one with ruching on the sides. Ornamentation
like jewelry and fringe as well as a padded
top can all give the illusion of a larger
bust. Prints can also make you look fuller,
but stick to a smaller pattern so as not to
overwhelm.
Don't: Select a suit that flattens
your breasts or makes them look even smaller
-- such as floating in moulded cups.
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see a sample of this swimsuit style.
Wide shoulders
Do: Minimize the area by enhancing
your waistline. Look for a suit that offers
shape and visual interest to your
midsection, as with ruching or shirring, as
well as wide straps that sit away from the
neck to balance out the shoulders.
Don't: Go with skinny straps, no
straps or halter tops, all of which only
make your shoulders look wider. And skip
triangle tops – they point directly to the
problem area.
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see a sample of this swimsuit style.
Big waist/wide hips
Do: Buy a Miraclesuit swimsuit, which
claims to help you lose 10 pounds in 10
minutes just by putting one on. Try a
fauxkini, which resembles a tankini but
offers full coverage all the way through,
pulling you in and still providing visual
interest. If you prefer a two-piece, opt for
a high-waist bottom to hold in your belly,
preferably in a solid colour paired with a
printed or colourful top to draw the eye
away from your lower half. You can also
match that top to a skirted bottom to hide
the parts you don't want on display.
Don't: Choose a suit with boy-cut
bottoms -- they look terrible on almost
everyone and will only accentuate your waist
and hips.
Click here to
see a sample of this swimsuit style.
No waist
Do: Try a tankini, which provides a
sharp contrast at the waist and adds
definition. Racer stripes also add the
illusion of shape. Further, you can pull
attention towards your shoulders -- and up
and away from the waist -- by going
strapless or choosing a halter or
wide-strapped top.
Don't: Go with low-rise bottoms,
which only serve to attract attention.
Click here to
see a sample of this swimsuit style.
Some of the above information
was found at Canadian Living Website. |
