Wearing a bikini to the beach or to the pool can be a challenging experience if it´s your first-time to do so or if you´re not confident of your figure. However, it shouldn´t be traumatic. By following a few simple style steps, the beach won´t be a place to dread for fear of a fashion faux pas, and becomes the perfect spot to flaunt your figure and have some fun in the sun. Here´s your guide on how to wear a bikini and be comfortable and confident in it.
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Things to do before wearing bikini
How to Wear a Bikini: Dos and Don´ts
1. DO ensure you get a good fit
Finding a bikini or one-piece that fits to perfection can be a frustrating task, but taking the time to seek out a swimsuit that is neither too big nor too small is entirely worth it. If you’re looking for a two-piece, opt for a mix ‘n’ match bikini which allows you to choose a top and bottom in different sizes if necessary. It’s also important to bear in mind the styles that suit your shape; for example, triangle bikinis look great on smaller-chested girls, but may be too tight or not provide the support required for larger chests.
2. DON’T forget a cover up
When heading to the beach, the cover up you choose can be just as important as the sacred swimsuit. Not only could the weather turn chilly, but should you decide to head to a restaurant for some food, you’ll need something appropriate but quick to take on and off. Not only that, but we all know how harmful sun exposure can be, so having something loose and light on hand to cover your skin is an essential beach bag item.
3. DO choose a colour that complements your skin tone
When it comes to getting beachwear right, colour can be everything. Those with a darker skin tone look great in lighter colours, whilst fairer skin is often best suited to warmer tones. The monochrome look is a classic one and block black or white bikinis are particularly on trend this season. If you’re hoping for something a little more fun, choose a tropical print in colours which bring out the best in your body.
4. DON’T be afraid to embrace the latest trends
Each new season, a wonderful range of new bikini trends emerge that bring us some fashion forward choices as well as updates on timeless looks. As Mad Men mania still sweeps the Western world, retro-inspired swimsuits looks set to be huge news this year, with high waist bikini bottoms creating waves and vintage beach accessories making a real splash.
How to Wear a Bikini and Look Fabulous
An all-black swimsuit is slimming and is often a safe bet, but you can do better with colors and details. Cameron Diaz´s bright-hued strapless bikini keeps all eyes on her, Whitney Port´s polka dot swimsuit highlights her tanned skin, while Vanessa Hudgens´ bold print bikini accentuated her curves.
The key in wearing colors and details on swimsuits is simple – use darker colors on areas you´d like to slim and bright or light colors on areas you´d like to showcase. Mix and match, combining different bikini tops and bottoms, is advised especially if you´re looking for the right fit. Other details that quickly call attentions to your assets are belts and beads.
1. The Bikini that Gets Attention
Who needs to disappear to the background while wearing swimsuit? Unless you´re not confident of your figure, there´s no reason not to showcase what you´ve got. Wearing bright and colorful swimsuit. You can either mimic Cameron´s one-colored bandeau top and a bright striped bikini bottom, or you can opt for a floral-print bikini top and rich colored ruffled-string bikini bottom.
2. Bikini that Slims Down
If you have very wide hips and bottom which you want to down play, wear a black high-cut bikini bottom to slim it down and a bright or light-colored top to bring the attention upward. Likewise, if it´s your chests that you´d like to down play, do vice-versa. Sure, a suit in color will make the torso look larger, but it also makes the thigs look smaller.
If you can´t find the right bikini swimsuit that you need, your alternative is to mix and match. Choose a solid string bikini bottom and pair with a bright yellow ruched bandeau bikini top.
3. Bikini that Highlights Your Curves
If you have a gorgeous curvy figure with perfect proportion, you´ll look great in a pair of bold printed swimsuit. The bikini top and bottom will bring you attention head to toe while keeping the eye from settling on any one spot. This animal print swimsuit by Emilio Pucci is a perfect bet.
4. Swimsuit To Appear Bigger
A common sin of women is hiding the bigger part of the body by covering it with more cloth. So wrong! The more cloth you wear the bigger you´d look. Think of women hiding their big busts under a voluminous shirt, the bust actually look bigger. This is especially true when it comes to swimsuit. If you think you´d slim down your big derriere with a skirted suit, you do the reverse.
That said, if you are narrow on the hips and your bottom is less full, you´d appear bigger in a skirted swimsuit. i recommend this Becca Victorian Gem halter bikini top and bottom.
5. To Accentuate the Waist
Remember that black belted one-piece swimsuit that Katie Holmes made famous? The belt on her swimsuit flattered her tiny waist. So if you´re into looking elegant and stylish in black swimwear, remember to look for details.
How do you look fashionable in a bikini? Are you into bright colors, bold prints, light-colored, or an all-black bikini?
