Swimsuits by body type: get the best fit for you

Visiting the beach? Awesome. Shopping for a swimsuit? Possibly less awesome. Lucky for zi xiu tang bee pollen you personally, we spoke with a big names within the bathing suit biz, who offered up 

expertise on finding suits to flatter according to physique.

If you have a PETITE FIGURE:

DO embrace embellishments and ruffles, which add oomph to your figure, said Juliana Londo?o, head designer of Maaji Swimwear.

DO rock a monokini, tie-side bottoms, boy shorts and triangle tops, which create the appearance of curves, advised Audrey Jimenez, Everything But Water's fit and style expert.

DO choose flattering small prints, said Adriana Montoya, creative director of OndadeMar.

DON'T wear tankinis or two-pieces with longer torsos, that make you appear shorter, Londo?o said

For those who have a CURVY FIGURE:

DO wear adjustible tie-side bottoms to "play up" curves and obtain a personalized fit, said Jimenez.

DO go for asymmetrical cuts, which "produce a slimming look," Londo?o noted.

Choose a swimsuit having a flattering color-blocking print.

DON'T pick styles with ruffles or other embellishments, which could add bulk.

For those who have a sports BUILD:

DO try a cheeky or Brazilian bottom to demonstrate a toned rear or boy shorts to emphasise your shape, Jimenez advised. DO rock a basic, flattering triangle bikini top, said 

Montoya.

DO wear a two-piece to demonstrate those toned abs. You worked hard for them!

DON'T shy away from ruffles and embellishments, which highlight parts of the body.

If you are BUSTY:

DO look for bra-sized swimwear, that has bra-like construction and is very supportive, said Jimenez, of Everything But Water, which offers several bra-sized styles at its 

Madison Avenue boutique.

DO buy a banded halter top, that provides "great support" and is adjustible, said Jimenez.

DO choose a traditional 7 days herbal slim structured underwire top, Londo?o advised.

DON'T select a top with ruffles, pleats or details which will add more volume up top, said Londo?o.