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Bathing Beauty - Finding a Swim Suit That Flatters Your Body

by vicky222114 on Jul 19, 2010

Want to lounge by the pool or head to beach to sun yourself, but you'd rather die than be seen in a swim suit? It could be that your swim suit isn't flattering because it's not the right one for you.

According to a recent survey sponsored by Lands' End, most women (83%) wear the wrong size bathing suit, usually because they use their dress size to choose a suit. The result can be unsightly wardrobe malfunctions.

"With so many advances in swimsuit design, high-performance fabrics and a full range of available sizes, there is no reason why any woman should experience muffin top or saggy bottoms," said Suzanne Bryant, vice president of design, Lands' End.

Make sure your suit fits by choosing the correct size and style for your measurements and body type. According to Bryant, women's figures can be broken down into five basic shapes: Inverted triangle, star, triangle, circle or rectangle. The measurements that matter for swim suits are bust, waist,...Read More >>