Swimsuits to suit every body and taste

Stomach Cinchers

If you have a wide waistline, look for styles that will elongate your torso. It’s safest to stick with a one-piece that has a halter or deep-V neck. Look for slimming fabrics, like spandex, and strategically placed coloured panels or ruching to help camouflage your middle.

Distract the eye with a medium-size allover print.

Swimsuit (sizes XS to XL), $39, joefresh.com.

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Stomach Cinchers

Try a twisted detail at the bust to draw the eye away from the tummy.

Fantasie swimsuit (sizes 32D to 42GG, $144, barenecessities.com. 

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Stomach Cinchers

A rise that sits at your natural waist will prevent muffin tops.

Bikini top (sizes 32A to 36D), $30, and briefs (sizes 2 to 16), $20, hm.com/ca. 

Stomach Cinchers

A peplum tankini offers full coverage that doesn’t sacrifice style.

Cactus tankini top (sizes X to 4X), $68, and briefs (sizes X to 4X), $58, addition​elle​.com. 

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Bust Enhancers

If you wear an A to a C cup and want to enhance your bust, a surefire way is with some padding—but less is more. Bikinis and one-pieces equipped with an underwire, ruffles or fringe will add
a little oomph.

A scalloped deep-V neckline frames, supports and flatters a petite bust.

Halter swimsuit (sizes 2 to 14), $40, hm.com/ca. 

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Bust Enhancers

A bright bralette with off-the-shoulder ruffles adds volume up top.

Swim top, $30 (sizes 32A to 36D), and briefs (sizes 2 to 16), $20, hm.com/ca. 

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Bust Enhancers

Padded, moulded cups with underwire amplify smaller assets.

Paramour Swimwear swimsuit (sizes X to 3X), $89, bikini.com. 

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Bust Enhancers

Moulded cups and scalloped edges shine a spotlight on the twins.

Jessica Simpson bandeau (sizes S to L), $76, and bikini bottoms (sizes S to L), $64, swimco​.com. 

Bust Minimizers

If you have a large chest (bigger than a C cup), consider a swimsuit with underwire cups or a thick, wide band underneath. Bra sizing and adjustable straps allow for maximum support and a more flattering fit. To minimize the look of your bosom, choose a solid, dark colour. Reveal just the right amount of cleavage with a V-neck or
keyhole neckline.

Sewn-in cups and adjustable straps fit and flatter curves.

La Blanca tankini top (sizes 16W to 22W), $109, and hipster briefs (sizes 16W to 22W), $71, alwaysforme.com. 

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Bust Minimizers

Wide straps offer added support.

Elomi Swim swimsuit (sizes
16 to 26), $132, foreveryourslingerie.ca. 

Bust Minimizers

A strategically placed design can direct attention away from the chest.

Raisins Curve swimsuit (sizes 14 to 20), $114, bikini.com. 

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Bust Minimizers

Looking for modesty up top? Try a high-cut halter neck for extra coverage.

Swim top (sizes XS to XL), $24, and bikini bottoms (sizes XS to XL), $19, joefresh.com.

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Curve Creators

If there isn’t much difference between the width of your shoulders, waist and hips, try creating subtle curves that Mother Nature didn’t give you. Look for graphic prints, exaggerated outlining, panels, feminine necklines, moulded cups and strategically placed ruching. 

Help define your waistline with a belt-like detail and opposing horizontal and vertical lines.

Marlies Dekkers swimsuit (sizes 32B to 36D), $282, bikini​.com. 

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Curve Creators

Moulded balconette cups create shape.

Swimsuit (sizes 32A to 36D), $189, tedbaker.com. 

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Curve Creators

An eye-catching twist accentuates the bust, and shirring at the hips imparts femininity.

Bandeau (sizes XS to L), $61, and bikini bottoms (sizes XS to L), $54, landsend​.com.

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Curve Creators

This striking curved graphic gives an instant hourglass shape. 

Swimsuit, $30, marshalls.ca.