A Quick Guide to Choosing Women’s Swimwear for the Beach

When we go about choosing swimwear for the beach, it goes without saying that looks count. So, deciding whether to go for a one-piece or a Seafolly bikini for your days on the beach is mostly a matter of aesthetics. Every style you choose can either enhance your curves or in some cases, help you to hide what you consider your weak spots.

What to Consider When Choosing a Swimsuit?

Honestly, as the days get a bit longer and you start getting the smell of spring in the air, selecting a new swimsuit can easily get us in a good mood – it’s a great reminder for us that summer is just around the corner.

Women swimwear can generally be categorized into 4 key types, which are 1-piece, 2-piece, a trikini and a tankini. The trikini is a more revealing 1-piece that exposes much of your body, while a tankini is briefs and a top. When making your choice, you need to take into account the following key factors:

1. Quality

Paying careful attention to the quality of fabrics, the colour, brand, and other details will make sure your new swimsuit is actually good, besides looking good.

2. Colour

People with light-coloured skin should opt for bright colours since they enhance even the faintest of tan. For dark-skinned people, you are better off with light colours, which create an amazing contrast with your skin tone.

3. Intended Use

While this is not the most important factor for most people, it’s still good to consider it. Overall, if you intend to swim a lot, then you need a more comfortable swimsuit. If you intend to just sunbathe, then get something a bit skimpy. Well, what about those only interested in the fashion side? Simple, opt for something stunning.

4. Shape of Your Body

More like, tell me your body shape and I will tell you what kind of swimsuit to wear. What really counts when choosing swimsuits is the shape of your body. Your ideal swimwear style is somewhere out there. The only thing you need to know is how to choose it.

• Inverted Triangle

Body Shape: Slim legs with the shoulders wider than the hips.

Ideal Swimsuit: a high cut 2-piece swimsuit with a high waist. This will make your legs look longer, and your hips look much wider.

• Pear
  Body Shape: Unlike the inverted triangle, the hips are wider than your shoulders.

Ideal Swimsuit: a 2-piece swimsuit with a push-up or padded bra. This makes your bust look a bit bigger, and the low-waisted briefs will help make your torso appear longer.

• Apple

Body Shape: Your feminine forms are shapely, and the waist is narrow.

Ideal Swimsuit: A One-piece with a low-cut top, which focuses on your cleavage. Skirted bottoms are a definitely great for you. If you’re wondering, a 2-piece can also work great, especially with a high waist.

• Figure 8 or Large Hourglass

Body Shape: Extremely well-proportioned. Your hips and shoulders are the same widths, and your waist is narrow.

Ideal Swimsuit: With this shape, all the swimsuits will really suit you. But a retro-style, pin-up bikini will be best for you. Keep in mind that if you have an ample bosom, try to avoid the bandeau tops, since they tend to produce a flattening effect.

• Hourglass or Double Triangle

Body Shape: Your body shape is quite similar to a large hourglass, but you are more muscular and athletic.

Ideal Swimsuit: With this shape, all swimsuits will suit you too. However, the best choice is a swimsuit with a low-waisted boy shorts or a high-cut swimsuit. If you have wider hips, stay away from the attention-grabbing tight-fitting ties.

• Ruler

Body shape: You have a long shapely physique, with the hips, shoulders and waist of the same width.

Ideal Swimsuit: The right choice for you is a triangular bikini with ties. A halter-neck swimsuit ideally makes your curves appear even more shapely, and focus on your shoulders. Boy shorts are also great as they will draw attention to your shapely booty.