16 Slimming Bathing Suits for Every Body Type

By Rozalynn S. Frazier
June 03, 2013
Lisa Shin
Swimsuits that suck you in, stay put while you swim, and look cute to boot.
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Ruffled camouflage

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tummy Slimmer #1

Stripes can be figure-friendly: The front shirring on this rugby-inspired suit hides ab flab.

Tommy Bahama, $142; tommybahama.com.

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