Swimsuit selection guide with examples • DRESS Magazine

What are the models

@peach_on_beach

All bathing suits are divided into two types: fused and separate. Among the merged there are:

Mayo
Monokini
planj
tank

Let's deal with each in detail. In the merged models, the bodice and swimming trunks are connected, and the bathing suit itself with or without straps. This option, by the way, is suitable for the beach and for the pool.

Mayo is a one-piece swimsuit with a V-shaped or round neckline and straps.

One-piece swimsuit

@matteau

@ritadakota

Monokini is a swimsuit with deep cutouts on the sides or on the stomach.

Cutouts are located either at the same level or asymmetrically. And the top and bottom are connected by decorative elements.

Monokini swimsuit @monokini_shop Plandge is a revealing swimsuit with a deep neckline up to the chest, sometimes up to the navel.

And with a neckline on the back.

Swimsuit plange

@kopperandzinkswim

@inamoratawoman

Tank is a swimsuit with one-piece straps.

In the bodice there are cups, due to which the chest is supported.

@fisch.swim

@ritadakota

A separate bathing suits are an analogue of a regular set of underwear.

It consists of a bra and swimming trunks. Among the separate models there are:

Bandeau
bikini
halter
tankini

Bandeau is a model of a swimsuit with a strapless bodice. The bodice can be simply straight without decorative elements, and, for example, twisted.

Bandeau swimsuit

@ocean__swimwear

Bikinis are ordinary swimming trunks and a bra.

But there are maximally open models that cover only intimate areas. These bikinis have swimming trunks and a bodice on the ties.

@abysseofficial

@balibikini.ru

@tezenisofficial

Bikinis have varieties of bras. For example, on the bones. They are similar to standard bodices. The most popular top model that fits everyone, regardless of breast size.

Black bikini

@kopperandzinkswim

Brallette is a type of bra, similar to a regular bodice, but without bones.

Can be with different inserts, laces and other elements.

@swimwear.land

@swimwear.land

Tank top is a regular adjoining top, similar to a sports one.

@kopperandzinkswim Brown Tank Top

Halter is a bra that is tied or fastened around the neck.

Yellow Halter

Tankini is a swimsuit with a tight-fitting top.

Tankini @tankinigirl

@tankinigirl

@swimwear.land

@_swimshop

How to choose

By figure

Hourglass. Proportional silhouette, where the shoulders and hips are the same width, and the waist is pronounced. Girls with such a figure to choose a swimsuit is the easiest. Of the separate models, bikinis or mini-bikinis are suitable. Of the merged ones - mayo, tank, monokini. You can choose any bodice. But if the chest is small, then it is better to wear bando or tank tops. And for curvy forms, halter bras, bralet or on bones are suitable.

@monokini_shop

@ocean__swimwear

@veronika_makarova_sw

@calzedonia

@calzedonia

Inverted triangle. This figure has broad shoulders, slender waist, narrow hips and thin legs. A suitable swimsuit for an inverted triangle figure is a bikini. In this case, it is better to choose the bottom with standard or shorts. Closed models will also work. For example, monokinis, classic models on thin straps or with a V-neck.

But from the halter, bando with ties, bodices with ruffles should be abandoned.

@tezenisofficial

@tezenisofficial

@balibikini.ru

@swimwear.land

@monokini_shop

@vanessahudgens

Pear. This type of figure has feminine shapes - round hips and a pronounced waist. A swimsuit for a pear is better to choose a bandeau type. The bottom is with a medium fit, or classic with inserts on the sides. Tank tops and low-landing swimming trunks. Of the fused models, all models will do, especially monokinis.

@anutapet

@mynudenymph

@juwoozy_handmade

@myrrh.ru

@myrrh.ru

Rectangle. Proportional hips and shoulders, but the waist is not sufficiently pronounced. Any one-piece swimsuits will do. Pay attention to the models with cuts on the sides, on one shoulder. They will create an emphasis on the waist. Another option is planj or mayo. From separate sets, bikinis will do. The top should be chosen soft or with cups. Bando with ruffles or flounces, halter will do. They will visually distract attention from the unexpressed waist. The bottom can be chosen with ties. If a girl has a small tummy, then you should take a closer look at high swimming trunks.

@sandbikini

@coteblanche

@shopmod

Pink swimsuit

@seasun

@erikahausser

@kopperandzinkswim

@ritadakota

Apple. The waist is almost not pronounced, the hips are narrow, and the chest is small. Therefore, first of all, we emphasize the waist. For the figure of the apple, any one-piece swimsuits are suitable, but preferably not monochromatic and not light. Otherwise, the figure will look like a real apple. Slender girls can choose a bikini. But the bottom should not be with a low landing. Bikinis with ties and "halter" models should be avoided.

@lucky.reef_global

@moeva_london

@annabellefleur

@ocean__swimwear

By skin and hair color

The color palette is also important when choosing a swimsuit. It will help to emphasize the advantages and hide the shortcomings of the figure. For example, visually enlarge the chest, make the waist narrower, and the hips wider and so on. A lot depends on the print. Vertical lines visually lengthen the silhouette. Horizontal patterns can enlarge the shoulders and hips.

6 simple tips for a swimsuit to emphasize the merits of the figure:

Ruffles, flounces, ruffles, horizontal lines visually make the chest larger. In this case, the bodice and swimming trunks can be of different colors. If you want to add volume on top, then the bodice should be light, and the bottom should be dark.
If the chest is large, then a dark top and wide straps will help to visually reduce it.
Round or V-necks, as well as details on the shoulders, reduce the shoulders.
Bright strapless models visually lengthen the neck.
A swimsuit of different colors, for example, a light bodice and a dark bottom will increase the narrow shoulders.
Diagonal stripes and vertical lines will narrow the wide hips. In this case, the bottom is better to choose a dark color.

@sandbikini

Now let's figure out how to choose a swimsuit by skin tone.

Girls with fair skin should avoid pale colors. Especially if they haven't had time to tan yet. It is better to choose bright colors: burgundy, crimson, fuchsia, coral, silver, neon shades. It is necessary to avoid lilac and purple color, they will give the skin a painful appearance.

@sandbikini

@sunshine

@shopmod

@evedal.biz

@calzedonia

For dark skin, monochrome shades are suitable: white, black. Bright — pink, orange, yellow, red, blue, turquoise. Dark ones are hacks. And brown and burgundy, should be avoided.

@sandbikini

@monobrand_swimwear

@incantoofficial

Green Swimsuit

@sandbikini

@swimwear.land

You can choose a swimsuit by hair color. For example, blondes will be suitable for models of bright colors. If we talk about colors, then ethnic print or tropical motifs will look great. You can also take a closer look at the bathing suits with details. For example, with stripes on the sides. Also, blondes will go burgundy shades - with the color of cherry, red wine, with pink, turquoise, white, yellow, orange shades. The main rule is to choose a model that will contrast with the color of hair and skin.

@swimwear.land

@alerinashop

@kopperandzinkswim

@kopperandzinkswim

@swimwear.land

@swimwear.land

Pink Top

@sunshine

@sunshine

@_swimshop

@_swimshop

@ritadakota

Brown-haired women to choose a beach outfit is already more difficult. After all, their hair color can be from light brown to dark brown. And the skin can be both light and dark. Therefore, we select delicate and soft colors: light pink, lilac, warm yellow. You can try coffee-colored models. And the most suitable shades for brown-haired women are green and khaki.

@tezenisofficial

@mynudenymph

@kopperandzinkswim

Bright Color

Unusual style

@sandbikini

@look.online

@peach_on_beach

Lilac color

Monochromatic color

@etam

@tezenisofficial

Brunettes should take a closer look at the delicate shades: peach, caramel, pink. Or to the bright - crimson, blue, burgundy, chocolate, red. If the skin is dark, green or khaki will do. Yellow is avoided.

@sunshine

@sandbikini

@ocean__swimwear

@lucky.reef_global

@tezenisofficial

@di_helen__

@abysseofficial

@chiarabiasi

By size

Choosing the size is the main task when buying a swimsuit. Otherwise, the product will drag the body, constrain movements or, conversely, fall. If in the store you can still try on a thing, then when ordering via the Internet, this is impossible. Therefore, you will need a dimensional grid. Each seller may have different ones, but in general, you will need to measure the same parameters: girth under the chest, girth of the chest, waist and hips. Try to take into account that the fabric of the swimsuit stretches.

5 selection errors

Low-quality fabric. Usually subtle and inelastic. It will lose its shape in contact with moisture and will pass water well, which means that it will open up intimate places to others. Especially if the fabric is light. Try to look for dense, but breathable materials. And during the fitting, put a sheet of paper under the swimsuit. If it shines through, look for another option.
Too small size. He will pull the figure and make it look like ham in a net. In such a swimsuit it is uncomfortable, the fabric cuts into the skin. Therefore, choose a model by size.
Complicated cut. There are swimsuits with endless inserts, jumpers, cutouts and so on. Such models are better avoided. First, they can incorrectly place accents and emphasize the shortcomings of the figure. Secondly, due to numerous jumpers and cutouts, the tan will lie unevenly.
A lush bust with no support. A bandeau and a bikini on a curvy chest is a bad idea. They don't support the bust, and it literally falls out of the swimsuit. It is better to choose bodices on the bones, with wide straps or liners.
Understated swimming trunks. A low waist is an anti-trend. It is better to choose models with medium or high landing.

6 shops where you can buy

Now finding a bathing suit is not a problem. There are dozens of stores with a huge selection of models. We will tell you about some of them, where you can definitely be suitable for a suitable option.

Oysho

The Spanish store offers interesting options for a low cost. For example, swimming trunks here can be bought from 1,599 rubles, and bodices - 1,999 rubles. There are different fused and separate versions of the models. The color scheme is mostly basic: there are calm and bright shades, but without prints. The maximum is a horizontal or vertical stripe.

@oysho

Oysho has physical stores in many cities. You can order products with delivery to your region.

Victoria`s Secret

This is the leader in the production of trendy swimwear. Therefore, here you can find interesting models that will satisfy even the most demanding women. The cost is also different. There are options for 2,000, there are for 10,000. On the site, all models are divided by color, print and style. In the collections you can find animalistic patterns, there are options with tropical and floral motifs, there are models with the logo of the store.

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Original Victoria's Secret swimsuits are sewn from double or triple fabric. Therefore, when wet, it does not shine through. The material of the models is of high quality and does not sag from moisture. The seams are also tight, neat and even. This distinguishes the original things of the brand from a fake.

Tezenis

In the Italian brand you can find bathing suits mainly for young girls. Tezenis updates the range every two weeks, so you can always find a suitable option.

The design of swimsuits is diverse: there are restrained and concise models, retro style or prints. In the collections you can often find limited editions, which were created in conjunction with Hollywood stars.

The advantage of Tezenis is the cost. Here you can find a thing at reasonable prices. For example, a one-piece swimsuit costs 2,599 rubles. The model range is also diverse: there are bikinis, monokinis, bando, and mayo.

@tezenisofficial

@tezenisofficial

@tezenisofficial

@tezenisofficial

Incanto

Another Italian brand, which was created in 1993. Incanto products have an original and modern design. Swimsuits are sewn from natural quality materials that do not shine through and do not stretch when in contact with moisture.

There are a lot of styles too. In the collections there are swimsuits halter, bando, bikini, monokini. The colors are monochrome and bright. There are models with print. For example, Animal Instinct is a collection with an animalistic print, Exotic Life is a collection with floral and tropical motifs, Sea Lines is a collection with horizontal or vertical blue lines.

@incantoofficial

@incantoofficial

@incantoofficial

@incantoofficial

@incantoofficial

Calzedonia

The brand, known for its large selection of leggings, stockings and tights, can also offer beach suits for reasonable prices.

All models are divided into several lines: corrugated, monochrome, animalistic, radiance effect, stripe and peas. Among the one-piece bathing suits there are monokinis, plange, tank, one-shoulder models. Of the separate, there are many variants of bikinis with different tops: bando, halter, tank tops, bralets.