Super Flattering Swimsuits

Updated February 26, 2021
Looking for a suit that gives you a lift? Slims your middle? We took the guesswork out of swimsuit shopping and found the perfect styles for every body.
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A suit for every body

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Looking for a suit that gives you a lift? Slims your middle? We took the guesswork out of swimsuit shopping and found the perfect styles for every body.

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Bust supporting: Halter straps

Wide halter straps on this royally flattering suit are so uplifting. Miraclesuit ($152; Macy's)

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Bust supporting: Bra top

Calling all "D+" gals: A bra top gives structure and support. Panache (top, $59; bottom, $32; barenecessities.com)

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Bust supporting: Buy by bra size

You buy this bargain bikini top by your bra size—genius. H&M (top, $10; bottom, $5; H&M stores)

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Bust supporting: Bandeau

This full-coverage bandeau is stylishly supportive. L*Space (top, $74; bottom, $76; elitefashionswimwear.com)

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Bust supporting: Deep v-neck

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Nervous about baring (almost) all? Divert attention with a deep V-neck design to draw the eye up showing off your shoulders.

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All-around slimming: Push up bra

This little black suit gives you a sleek silhouette; molded cups create shape. Karla Colletto ($232; nancymeyer.com)

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All-around slimming: Bulge be gone

The sweetheart neckline flatters your decolletage, while pretty ruching banishes any bulge. Jantzen ($106; Macy's)

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All-around slimming: Halter top

Prefer a two-piece? Side shirring camouflages trouble spots. Athleta (top, $59; bottom, $42; athleta.com)

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All-around slimming: Flattering print

A deep plunge + empire waistband = trimming all over. Trina Turk ($156; nordstrom.com)

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Boob boosting: Rounded cups

Support the "A" team! Molded cups and a floral print make you look curvier. H&M (top, $15; bottom, $13; H&M stores)

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Boob boosting: Sexy cutouts

Crafty cutouts: The scalloped neckline and underwire create the illusion of cleavage. A.Che ($150; acheswimwear.com)

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Boob boosting: Ruffles

Ruffles enhance the girls, and the halter pulls 'em up and in. Lucky Brand (top, $68, bottom, $58; luckybrand.com)

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Boob boosting: Padded cups

Padded cups add just enough volume. Victoria's Secret (top, $44; bottom, $18; victoriassecret.com)

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Butt shrinking: Swim dress

A vintage-style swim dress keeps you covered—without looking frumpy. Old Navy ($40; oldnavy.com)

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Butt shrinking: Floral skirt

Show some skin (or not!)—the skirt sides here are adjustable. La Blanca (top, $87; bottom, $79; everythingbutwater.com)

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Butt shrinking: Full coverage bottom

A full-coverage bottom means you can dive with abandon. Lenny ($207; lennyswimwear.com)

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Butt shrinking: Boy shorts

Not-too-snug boy shorts slim hips and thighs. Raisins (top and bottom, $34 each; shorts, $30; swimsuitsdirect.com)

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Tummy taming: Ruching

Shrink your middle: Ruching across your torso flattens your stomach. Lenny ($223; neimanmarcus.com)

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Tummy taming: High-waisted bottoms

Hide ab flab with a high waist. Vitamin A by Amahlia Stevens (top, $92; bottom, $129; bestswimwear.com)

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Tummy taming: Vertical panels

Vertical panels give you a long, lean line. OndadeMar ($204; ondademar.com)

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Tummy taming: Suck-you-in fabric

Tummy-control fabric sucks you in (you can still breathe—promise!). Tommy Bahama ($128; tommybahama.com)

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