Slimming Swimsuits

"Swimwear That Take 10 Pounds Off Your Figure: Best Slimming Swimsuits"

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We all want to feel good and look our best when we're on the beach. And there's no doubt that the tiniest flab on our bodies can make us feel insecure. You're too lazy to hit the gym; you just want the extra flab around the bust, stomach and hips to be gone in a snap! So what are the best swimsuits that make you look thinner?

Let me introduce you to 3 types of slimming bathing suits!

3 Types of Slimming Swimsuits

1. First of all, the best slimming bathing suits have the right details that visually trim down the body; details such as deep necklines, vertical prints and embellishments, etc. anything that draws the eye up and down, instead of from left to right. So kick horizontal stripes, round and straight necklines (and anything that encourages the eye to move horizontally on your body) to the curb!

But of course it depends on which parts of your body you want to minimize. For example: If you have curvy hips and small bust, you might want to choose a swimsuit with a rounded top and slimming bottom. These aren't easy to find but a two-piece suit such as tankinis that make it possible for you to mix and match!



2. And then there's the bathing suits that are specially designed to make women look leaner. Like the Miraclesuit swimwear which contours, slims and firms the body.

3. Lastly, solid dark colored swimwear such as black swimsuits and bikinis. Dark brown, dark purple and dark navy blue are also three other fool-proof slimming colors. Light colors expand while darker colors minimize.

A Special Note if You're Petite, Plus Size or Curvy

Color contrasts (black on light skin) can make you look shorter and/or curvier. Colors that resemble the color of your skin help taking the elongating and slimming effects to the max!

Swimsuits with Slimming Details

Here's a list of slimming details that you might want to look for when selecting a bathing suit:

V-necks and plunging necklines

A v-neck slims down your upper part but it's not recommended if you have a pear body shape because your main focus should be to slim down your hips or add more width to your upper half. So if you have narrow shoulder compared to hips and butt, opt for scoop and crew necks will visually add width to your narrow shoulders and balance out your frame, making you look visually pleasing and your lower bottom slimmer.

Prints that match with the scale of your body

If you wear prints that look too big for your frame then they'll overempower your figure and make you look small and fragile. The same rule applies to small prints. If the print looks smaller compared to the size and dimensions of your body, you'll look bigger. If you're average to plus-size built, opt for medium to large prints. Vertical medium prints if you're a full-figure petite.

Tip: If you're a plus size (size 14 and up) then bigger prints will look best on you compared to the smaller prints that look better on petites and smaller frames. If the print is bigger than your fist then it's too big for you.

Waist-cinching bands

If your waist or torso is of your trouble spot you can slim it down with swimsuits that pulls in at the thinnest part of your waist. Like a black band around the bust on a halter top bikini or one-piece swimsuit

Shirrings across the midriff

It simply conceals your stomach.

Surplice swimsuit

It features a wrap style bodice, a great match for those who want to hide their belly.

Bikini bottom

As much as boy shorts seem to hide more of your butt they can actually add pounds that area and shorten your legs! Try sticking to simple bikini or string bottoms to elongate the sides of your hips and your legs. Sometimes a little more flesh can make you look leaner. Cover up with swimsuit coverups if needed.

Width of the straps

If you're worried about your broad shoulders, then you should know that thicker straps help making them look narrower compared to thin straps. Again, as long you wear garments in conjunction with the proportions and scale of your body then you're safe.

Pick the right size

A slightly big swimsuit or bikini bottom can make you look bulgy. Besides, grandma-poo-looking panties is so not hot. Tip: When trying on swimsuits, bend and stretch in front of the mirror to make sure the suit stays in place.

Tankini top

The long top extends down to the end of your torso and is suitable for the ones who wish to disguise the stomach. A tankini top holds in the extras, works almost like a tummy control panel.

Skirtini and swimdresses

They are the perfect solution if you want to conceal the hips, upper legs and bottom.

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Miracle Swimsuit

Here are some examples:

Black Slimming Swimsuits and Bikinis

They don't have to be boring. For that little extra, look for gorgeous details like surplice, cut outs, plunging neckline, sequins, beads, woven straps, etc. Just review the list of slimming swimsuits (details) mentioned earlier in this page :-)

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