Bikini Competition

If you're more into watching contests than participating, find out where the nearest one to you will be happening or watch them online. Bikini competitions are what youthful summers are all about.

Looking Your Best in a Bikini Competition

If you want to win, but you're afraid you don't have the most impressive body on the beach, don't worry. That's not necessarily what it takes. Remember that confidence is the key to attracting both attention and admiration. Seem approachable, fun loving and always, always, always make sure you show people that you really do love your body.

Be Friendly

Being confident doesn't mean that you need to walk around wherever the bikini competition is taking place acting superior to every other girl in the competition, nor do you need to make the crowd think you believe that you're too perfect to talk to them. Just be friendly, smile and have a good time. Definitely work the crowd; everybody loves a flirt!

Beware Certain Foods

You might want to skip the excessive carbs right before the competition. While you don't have to have the perfect body naturally, there's no reason to do things that will cause bloating right beforehand. Once the competition is over, though, celebrate with all the fries, hot wings and whatever else you've been craving!

Achieve or Fake a Great Tan

Another thing that works for anyone participating in bikini competitions, bodybuilding competitions and pageants is getting a dark tan. Tans emphasize muscle tone and hide imperfections. You do not have to get a tan from the sun or from the tanning beds. In fact, quite a few competitors rely upon the magic of a good sunless tan base and layers of body bronzer. You can even find water resistant tanning products that will be your ideal formula in a bikini competition.

Wear Heels

Something else to consider when it comes to emphasizing your fantastic lower body muscles is a good pair of high heels. Every woman knows what a good pair of sexy stiletto sandals will do for her calves, glutes, thighs and overall posture. Choose a pair that you feel confident walking in and that complements the coloring of your swimsuit.

To Be a Spectator

If you just want to watch a bikini contest, you have a lot less to worry about! You can enjoy the contests in person or online. Here are a few scheduled ones that you can watch, but keep your eyes open for bikini competitions in unexpected places. If you'd like to enter a bikini competition, you can also use this list to find out where and how to enter.

• Malibu Strings: First of all, to view the past Malibu Strings bikini competition winners, visit the site. This is a yearly competition. The theme is always, "Swimsuits for the Uninhibited". To enter, you must be 18 years of age. You can upload your pictures right on the site. Malibu Strings prefers natural photography on public beaches.

• Bikini USA: This website not only has plenty of beautiful models in bikinis, but they also have an online bikini contest. You can visit, admire and even vote for your favorites. There's a new winner every month, and she wins $50.00 in cash. You can also check out who won past competitions. To enter, you'll need to fill out a model information page, and send in pictures of yourself in your favorite bikini. They'll be added to the photo gallery and viewers can vote for you. However, there are limited spots, so you'll have to time your entry just right.

• YouTube has plenty of bikini contests. You probably won't be able to vote, but you can comment about your favorites. Also, you might get a good idea of how to work the crowd if you're planning to be in a bikini competition. In addition to those things, you may find out more about where to enter the contests, where annual events are held and more.