The Bikini Shop has compiled a quick list of tips to help you pick your perfect fitting swimwear for the summer. Always remember to show off your best assets and conceal the others.

Small Chest

• Look for tops with a touch of padding, or an under wired bikini that makes the most of a minimal bust line. Adjustable straps help to tailor the swimwear to your figure.
• Avoid tops with too much fabric or badly fitted. Bikini Separates help as you can create your custom fitted bikini look.
• Ruffles are big news this season so aim to get a bikini top with these as it’ll help create bulk.

Caprice Ruffled Bikini

Large Chest

• Halter-top bikinis can be a good choice by offering support, while providing some cleavage.
• Look for one-piece swimsuits with some structure in the bust, such as soft foam cups or at least, a shelf bra.
• Straight cut bust styles such as a classic tank can look clean and sporty.

Black & Cream Halter One-Piece

Short Legs or Torso

• Play up your figure by finding a one-piece swimsuit that is cut high on the thigh to make your legs appear longer. This high-cut also accentuates a small waist and minimises curvy hips.
• Vertical stripes can visually lengthen the body. Also, a printed top worn with a solid bikini bottom will draw the eye upward making you appear longer.
• A solid coloured, one-piece suit with a plunging neckline creates a long appearance.

Black & White Frill Swimsuit

Long Body Shape

• Features or embellishments on the hip and bust line will help create focus points and curves.  Metal Rings, jewels, ties and bows are all good options.
• Bright, vivid colours will help accentuate a long torso.
• If choosing a one- piece swimsuit, try a cut-out suit or monokini as it will break up a long torso like a bikini.
• Shorts, ruffled skirts and cover-ups will create curves on the hips, ideal for slim hips.
• Avoid vertical stripes, high necklines and dark, solid colours.

Safari Sun Monokini

Broad shoulders

• Balance is the key word here. Play up the bottom of your torso and minimize the top.
• Wear bikini bottoms that have lots of colour and print. Buying bikini separates will give  you the best choices.

Smoothie Bikini

Plus size

• Lengthen your thigh with an adjustable ruche detail at the hip.
• Dark, cool colours are always a good choice.
• Swimsuits with dark, solid panels down each side of the torso and a patterned middle will slim the silhouette.
• Avoid bright colours like white, as well as neon fabrics.
• Bodyshaping or control swimwear is perfect for trimming the figure.

"Elegant" Swimsuit