Whether we are buying a swimsuit for regular swimming or holiday wear we all want to feel comfortable and confident in our choice of swimsuit. Swimsuits for different body types are very common and what might look good on a pear body shape may look different on an apple body shape.
Here at AmpleBosom we want to help you find the right swimwear for your body shape so that you feel your best. We’ve created this guide with the best bathing suits for a variety of body shapes which offers hints and tips so you can choose which swimsuit will flatter and suit your body shape whether you have an apple, hourglass shape or pear shaped body.
Recommended Swimsuits For Apple Shaped Figure
Apple-shaped bodies have smaller hips and broader shoulders, and can find that they may have extra weight around their waist. If you have an apple body shape, the best styles to wear are swimwear that gives the look of a well defined waist and slim the lower body.
Here are some tips for apple shapes.
Our swimwear specialists advise…
- Pick a one-piece suit with tummy control – look for tummy control swimsuits with a control lining that will help to flatter the tummy and smooth the silhouette.
We have lots of swimsuits with a lining, one of our best selling swimsuits is the Ottawa Twist Front Adjustable Leg Swimsuit.
- Swimsuits that gather on the side, with ruching in the middle or a twist front can create an illusion of a smaller waist. The gathered, ruched or twist front design is a flattering swimwear feature to look out for on swimsuits. The light gathering to the front helps to accentuate the bust area giving the appearance of a flat tummy as the eye is drawn upwards away from the stomach.
We love the Fantasie Pichola Underwired Twist Front Swimsuit - FS503931. A pretty modern design with the popular twist front to flatter the bust area in cup sizes D to H, and adjustable side ties to enhance the look of curves.
- Scooped and low necklines help to keep the focus upwards and away from the midsection.
Take a look at the Elomi Swim Bazaruto plunge swimsuit. The plunging neckline draws the focus upwards. A fully lined costume to help smooth the silhouette. With adjustable tie sides that can help to emphasise the hips.
Available in black in cup sizes F to HH.
- Colourful curved side panels in a swimming costume can also help give the effect of a more streamlined body from the front and rear view.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit your apple shaped figure.
Swimsuit Recommendations For An Hourglass Figure
Hourglass figures are those that have balanced shoulders and upper body, hips with a smaller waist and wider hips. Sometimes hourglass figures have a fuller bust. Here are some tips for hourglass figures.
Our swimwear specialists advise…
- Choose a swimsuit with all over colours and prints to keep you evenly balanced.
The new Fantasie Swim Langkawi Underwired Adjustable Leg Twist Front Swimsuit - FS501731 is a great example of a perfectly flattering swimsuit with an all over print to keep you evenly balanced. We have lots of choice so take a look at our full swimwear range.
General Tips For Choosing Swimsuits For The Hourglass Figure
- Vintage styles often suit an hourglass figure.
- Avoid mix and match tops and bottoms as different colours can make your body look disproportional.
- Dramatic prints or ruffles are good for accentuating your curves.
- For a slimmer looking silhouette, choose darker colours.
- Horizontal stripes widen the shoulders and, if paired with matching bottoms, draw emphasis to the waist.
- Choose all over colours and prints to keep you evenly balanced.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit your hourglass figure.
Recommended Swimsuits For A Pear Shaped Figure
Pear-shaped bodies are those with larger hips and slimmer shoulders who may be a larger dress size on the bottom than top. Pear shapes are best sticking to styles that draw attention to the bustline, such as a one piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline. If you have a pear body shape, here are some tips to help you choose swimsuits to compliment the pear shaped figure.
Our swimwear specialists advise….
- Go for something with a little detail around the bustline. This will draw the attention upwards and away from your hips.
- Choose decorative and plunge necklines to help draw the eye upwards. We love the Plain Sailing Non Wired Plunge Swimsuit - ES7280
Recommended Swimsuits For An Athletic Figure
Athletic bodies tend to have a similar width to their shoulders, waist and hips, but sometimes can have an inverted triangle body shape with narrow hips so it's important to balance out the body shape. Here are some tips to help you choose swimsuits to compliment the athletic figure.
Our swimwear specialists advise....
- Wrap swimsuits will help to create a waistline or a twist front swimsuit or tankini top will add some interest to the bust area.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit your athletic figure.
Recommended Swimsuits If You Are The Same Size At The Top and Bottom
Are you the same dress size at the top and bottom without a defined waist? Here are a few tips to help you find swimsuits to compliment your figure.
Our swimwear specialists advise…
- Choose swimsuits with control fabrics to help create a waist. We have a good selection of swimsuits made with control fabrics and a tummy control swimsuit is perfect for those looking for a flattering swimsuit that will help shape the tummy. Take a look at the Ulla St. Tropez Underwired Swimsuit - 9112 for firm control.
- Swimwear with gathering or twist fronts can help create a waist. A twist front swimsuit is a flattering choice as the light gathering to the front helps to accentuate the bust area giving the appearance of a flat tummy as the eye is drawn upwards away from the stomach. We love the Fantasie Hope Bay Underwired Adjustable Leg Swimsuit - FS504031
A pretty and trendy pattern with a twist front to flatter the bust area in cup sizes D to H.
- Choose swimsuits with draping or ruching to enhance the waist area. The gathered / ruched design is another flattering feature to look out for on swimsuits.
Recommended Swimsuits If You Are Tall
Swimsuits sold by bra size are for people who are 5’5″, we have written a blogpost with advice on how to size a bra size swimsuit so please have a read if you need help with this and if you are taller and need a longer length in the body of the swimsuit then you could try the following tips and recommedations.
Our swimwear specialists advise…
Adjustable Leg Swimsuits
- Choose a swimsuit with extra length and adjustable leg feature. We have a great range of swimsuits with adjustable legs for tall women. Adjustable side ties will offer a customised leg coverage. Here are some of our most flattering styles with the popular adjustable leg feature.
This is the Ulla St. Tropez Underwired Swimsuit - 9112 with tie sides so you can adjust the length. Available in black and cup sizes D to K.
Paradiso Underwired Adjustable Leg Twist Front Swimsuit - Available in cup sizes F to GG. This swimsuit is from Fantasie Swim and has the adjustable leg feature to help customise the leg coverage. Fantasie Swim have a great range of adjustable leg swimsuits so keep checking for the latest colours and designs.
Swimwear With Horizontal Stripes
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Women with long torsos should choose swimwear with horizontal stripes as the stripes can appear to shorten the body.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit you if you are tall.
Recommended Swimsuits For A Shorter Body
All swimsuits are made for women 5’5″ which is a standard length so if you are shorter or have a shorter torso and need a shorter length in the body of the swimsuit then you could try the following tips.
Our swimwear specialists advise….
- Choose a swimsuit with adjustable leg feature. Adjustable side ties may help if you have a short body as you are able to alter the length of the swimsuit with the adjustable feature.
Swimsuits With Adjustable Leg
Here are some of our latest swimsuits with adjustable legs:
Paradiso Underwired Adjustable Leg Twist Front Swimsuit - Available in cup sizes D to H.
St. Tropez Underwired Swimsuit- Available in black and red in sizes B to K.
Ottawa Twist Front Adjustable Leg Swimsuit- Available in black in sizes D to GG. This is a very popular swimsuit and has 5 star reviews so take a look and see what our customers are saying about the Ottawa swimsuit.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit you if you have a shorter body/torso.
Recommended Swimsuits For A Bigger Bust
If you have a larger bust size you will want to make sure you have the right support from your swimwear. Often times, finding swimwear that gives you support and coveerage when you have a bigger bust can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you choose swimwear to help support the bust.
Our swimwear specialists recommendations…
- Choose a bra size / cup sized swimsuit.
We have a large collection of bra size /cup size swimsuits to choose from. We love the Fantasie Beach Waves Underwired Adjustable Leg Swimsuit - FS502231 which is a bra sized swimsuit from C to H cup.
- Swimsuits with a full cup designed to fully envelope the breasts. These garments are also known as full coverage. Full cups are perfect for those who have fuller bust, and want maximum support.
St. Tropez Underwired Swimsuit- Available in black in sizes B to K.
- Choose a swimsuit with a bust lining for firm support, shape and added comfort.
The Anita Elouise Zip Opening Soft Cup Active Swimsuit is a very popular swimsuit and has a special bust lining provides comfort and support without the need for wires.
- Swimsuits with an intergrated bra means there is usually a bra inside the swimming costume for better support and shape, so a bra does not have to be worn.
The Freya Swim Freestyle swimsuit has an integrated bra with seamless moulded cups in sizes D to H.
- Pick swimwear with moulded, preformed cups for extra support, shape, comfort and uplift.
The Freya Swim Freestyle swimsuit shown above also has moulded cups. This is an excellent swimsuit for a bigger bust offering good support and comfort.
- Swimwear with a full cup designed to fully envelope the breasts. These garments are also known as full coverage. Full cups are perfect for those who have fuller bust, and want maximum support. Choose an underwired swimsuit which help to provide support and uplift.
Ottawa Twist Front Adjustable Leg Swimsuit - FS6360
- Adjustable straps and wider straps. For many adjustable straps are a necessity in finding great fitting swimwear that helps provides comfort and support and a thicker strap just gives that added support.
The items shown are just examples from a large selection of swimsuit so view our complete swimwear range today.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit you.
Recommended Swimsuits If You Have A Small Bust
Here at AmpleBosom we cater for a range of sizes so if you have a small bust here are a few tips to help you find swimsuits to compliment your figure.
Our swimwear specialists recommend…
- Try a lightly padded swimsuit top to give the appearance of a bigger bust.
- Moulded preformed cups can help to give a rounded shape.
The Freya Swim Freestyle swimsuit has built-in fabric moulded seamless cups in cup sizes D to H.
- Try ruffled, frilled tops to give the appearance of a fuller bust and a gathered top can aid fit.
- Try swimsuits which work in halter neck, triangle or bandeau styles as they can give a flattering look.
- To enhance a smaller bust try swimsuits with horizontal stripes across the bustline.
- A gathered top can aid fit.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing the best swimsuit to suit you if you have a smaller bust.
Swimwear Tips If You Have A Full Bottom
If you have a full bottom but feel a bit self conscious then try our swimwear tips.
Our swimwear specialists recommend…
If you have a full bottom but feel a bit self conscious then we have picked out some swimwear that will suit a fuller bottom.
- Skirted swimsuits or briefs can help to hide a fuller bottom if it is something you feel self-conscious about.
- Try wearing black on the bottom half as this will help to give the illusion of a smaller bottom.
- Pick a swimsuit with a colourful cup area and dark block colour to the body of the costume to draw the attention away from the bottom and to give the illusion of a smaller bottom.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01439 798388 if you would like some help and advice choosing a swimsuit to suit you if you have a full bottom.
Swimwear At AmpleBosom.com
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Written by AmpleBosom 24/05/2023 and edited by Sara 29/05/2024.