16 Slimming Bathing Suits for Every Body Type
Ruffled camouflage
Tummy Slimmer #2
Tummy-taming trifecta: Strategic shading draws the eye above the waist, ruffles camouflage paunch and a special fabric holds you in.
Magicsuit by Miraclesuit, $176; macys.com.
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Ruching trick
Tummy Slimmer #3
Ruching across the torso always does the trick when it comes to minimizing your middle.
A sweetheart neckline shows off your décolletage and lengthens you.
Tommy Bahama, $142; tommybahama.com.
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Fake your shape
Tummy Slimmer #4
To fake an hourglass shape, hunt for a suit with dark side panels, which visually nip you in.
Lolë, $70; lolewomen.com.
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Bigger bust
Curve Creator #1
If you're a true A cup who wants some oomph, go for a padded halter top. The print helps, too, by adding dimension (read: fullness).
A halter that ties ensures a snug fit, but steer clear if you're busty.
Tommy Bahama top, $94, and bottom, $63; tommybahama.com.
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Push up
Curve Creator #2
Want to amplify your assets? A plunging halter top creates cleavage by pushing the girls up and in.
Maio by Monica Wise, $169; southbeachswimsuits.com.
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Perk your pair
Curve Creator #3
Avoid spillage with this smart swimmer: It contains and bolsters a less-than-perky pair.
Jantzen, $96; dillards.com.
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Create shape
Curve Creator #4
Molded cups add shape to barely there breasts. Also uplifting: the strategically placed diagonal lines.
Old Navy top, $27, and bottom, $20; oldnavy.com.
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Full-coverage bottom
Butt Minimizer #1
At last: an ultra-stylish bikini with a full-coverage bottom.
Patagonia top, $55, and bottom, $39; patagonia.com.
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Shrink your booty
Butt Minimizer #2
To shrink a generous booty, select suits with a darker color on the lower half.
Speedo, $82; speedousa.com.
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Tinier tush
Butt Minimizer #3
A high-cut leg gives the illusion of a tinier tush and puts the focus on gorgeous, toned thighs and calves.
Athleta top, $44, and bottom, $42; athleta.com.
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Boy shorts
Butt Minimizer #4
Got a dimply derriere? Boy shorts to the rescue! An Empire waist is always slimming.
Nautica top, $69, and bottom, $57; nautica.com.
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Underwire support
Bust Supporter #1
Every woman needs a sleek LBS (little black swimsuit). Key if you're curvy: underwire and molded cups.
Garnet Hill, $88; garnethill.com.
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Built-in bra
Bust Supporter #2
Enjoy a strong foundation while you swim laps, thanks to a racer-back design and a built-in shelf bra.
L.L.Bean, $70; llbean.com.
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Full coverage
Bust Supporter #3
Busty girls can still wear bikinis: The full-coverage bra top lifts and separates the well-endowed.
Cleo by Panache top, $59, and bottom, $32; herroom.com.
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Bandeau top
Bust Supporter #4
A bandeau-style top with underwire gives structure without spillage and shows off a toned upper body.
Garnet Hill top, $42, and bottom, $36; garnethill.com.
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Slimming stripes
Tummy Slimmer #1
Stripes can be figure-friendly: The front shirring on this rugby-inspired suit hides ab flab.
Tommy Bahama, $142; tommybahama.com.