Slimming Swimsuits

Show Off in Slimming Swimsuits

Although the idea of shopping for and donning a swimsuit makes some women cringe, others jump for joy at the idea of showing off their best assets. Prepare to shed any misconceptions you may have; anyone can wear a swimsuit and look great. Swimwear that flatters, accentuates and makes the most of the figure is the best choice, and slimming swimsuits are an ideal option for people who are concerned about unsightly bumps, bulges and wiggly areas.

Beachwear has come a long way! Today, swimsuits are available in so many different styles and varieties that there is truly something for everyone. Gone are the days when a large bottom, full hips and thighs, an ample waist or broad shoulders meant wearing a coverup instead of a sexy swimsuit. No matter what size a woman is and what areas she wishes to conceal, there is a swimsuit available that will make her feel both comfortable and stylish at the same time.

It's no surprise that slimming swimsuits are one of the most popular styles out there. Besides providing support and creating an illusion of slimness, the suits also accentuate a woman's best features.

Many slimming bathing suits can:

• Add curves to a boyish figure
• Elongate the legs
• Elongate the torso
• Support a full bust
• Enhance the bust
• Minimize a thick waistline
• Minimize the backside
• Minimize the bust
• Minimize the thigh area
• Slenderize the hip area

The ideal slenderizing swimsuit pairs contouring and controlling features with a feminine, flattering design. Additional details, like texture and cut, can mean the difference between a basic suit and a gorgeous one.

Concealing and Revealing

You know what you want to show off, as well as what you'd rather hide. Consider the following tips when seeking a swimsuit that flaunts your best assets while creating an overall slimming effect.

Flaunting the Good Stuff

• Make the most of your figure with a suit that really plays up your feminine curves. The bust is easily enhanced with a suit that lifts, shapes and supports. Typically, suits that support the bust feature a combination under wire and foam cup bra.
• Define the waistline with a suit that offers a bit of texture in the midsection. Shirred sides, often found on surplice suits, will define the area while a solid black bottom will create an illusion of minimized hips. The black also helps to drive focus upward. A high cut leg opening will also elongate the legs and create an allover slimmer look.
• Look for a suit that contains a high amount of Lycra and/or Spandex. The greater the content of these materials, the more control the suit will provide. Greater control equates to a more slimmed-down effect.

The Miraclesuit

Girdles, Spandex, control top underwear– an endless selection of slimming garments dominates the market. It's no surprise, then, that a swimsuit promising to make women look and feel ten pounds lighter has finally emerged.

The Miraclesuit contains Miratex®, a blend of fabrics that contains a high percentage of Lycra and Spandex. The material feels soft and almost silky, a feature most welcome in a swimsuit that is designed to strategically hold the body's shape and keep it under control.

The Miraclesuit claims to have a holding power three times greater than the average swimsuit. It does not feature control panels or thick linings. Instead, the four-way knit fabric provides allover support, eliminating the need for targeted shapers like tummy control panels. The result is balanced control that flatters all the right features, and downplays those you'd rather keep under wraps, literally and figuratively.

These suits are available in a wide variety of color combinations that are ideal for bottom-heavy figures, including solids, color-block designs and prints.

Where to Purchase

Find stylish, extensive collections of figure-flattering suits at the following retailers:

• Cyberswim
• It Figures!
• Nordstrom
• One Hanes Place