SWIM PICKINGS

Whatever your shape, we’ve found swimwear you can make a splash in

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CURVY Curves should be shown off - and with smart swimwear, you can flaunt your best bits in the most flattering ways.
Top tips
- A one-piece creates a gorgeous silhouette and is perfect if you don't want to flash too much flesh.
- Choose a top with a built-in bra to support and sculpt a big bust.
- Avoid boy-short styles as these will make your lower half look bigger.
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SMALL BOOBS Good things come in small packages - and with tinier assets, you can opt for more adventurous styles.
Top tips
- Go ruffle or print crazy to enhance your upper half.
- Embrace the bandeau! You're the only shape that can pull it off with style.
- Make sure you buy the right size. A baggy or ill-fitting top will highlight a small bust.

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PEAR SHAPE This is the UK's most common body type. Use colour and shape to balance out a larger bottom half.
Top tips
- Choose high-cut briefs - these lengthen legs and make them look slimmer.
- Mix and match tops and bottoms to get a well-fitted bikini and flatter a pear shape.
- Draw attention to your top half with colour and prints, and keep bottoms as plain as possible.
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ATHLETIC When your figure goes straight up and down, the trick is to create the illusion of curves.
Top tips
- Create a cleavage with a gel or padded bikini top.
- Prints and horizontal stripes will give the illusion of volume on your top half.
- Opt for hipster, boy shorts or tie-side bikini bottoms to create a more curvaceous silhouette.

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