…are you ready?

It’s sometimes difficult to don a swimsuit when you’re not 100% thrilled with how you look in one. But never fear – there are tips and tricks you can use to accentuate what you love while downplaying what you don’t. Pay close attention…

Flattery Law #1: Color-Block Your Bikini

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Mixing two different, punchy solids is fun and body-friendly: Just wear the darker shade where you want to look slimmer.

Flattery Law #2: Look for Retro Details

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A sweetheart neckline creates pinup-worthy cleavage while still giving plenty of support.

Flattery Law #3: Go Strapless

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The brilliance of this elegant suit? It draws attention up to the shoulders, a beautiful spot on everyone

Flattery Law #4: Find a (Sultry) Skirt

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Extra coverage is fine, but skip any skirt that hits more than an inch past your bum.

Flattery Law #5: Pick the Perfect Ruffle

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A frill down the front is all the flourish you need to feel stylish but still look sleek.

Flattery Law #6: Bare a Single Shoulder

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One-shouldered suits are seductive without going skimpy.

Classic Pear Shape

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It smooths the midsection and highlights your shoulders.

Extra-Curvy Hourglass

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This has an uplifting top and a tummy-friendly waistband. It’s the ideal bikini if you’re not super-skinny

Small Bust + Full Thighs

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Stripes fill out the top half and balance the bottom half.

Long Torso + Tummy Pooch

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Color-blocking fakes perfect proportions.

Classic Apple Shape

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A wrap suit, like a wrap dress, carves out a pretty waist.

Flat chest + Long torso

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The halter creates a fuller bustline, while high-cut legs balance your proportions.

Wide Hips And Thighs

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With a bra-style top, a swim skirt is amazingly alluring.

Full Rear + Short Legs

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The high cut lengthens legs; the gleamy shoulder draws eyes up.

Big Bust + Short Torso

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Low-slung bottoms elongate your midriff, while the top keeps you stable.

Full Chest + Short Legs

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A higher waist visually moves the start of your leg up.

Boyish, Athletic Build

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Ruffles add curves in all the right places.

Small Chest + Full Hips

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The classic string bikini is adjustable, so it fits like a glove.

Now you’re armed with all the info you need to purchase the exact “slimsuit” to accentuate everything you want and everything you don’t! Go get ‘em, girl! Knock ‘em dead! Be breathtaking – in fact, you already are!

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