How to find the right swimwear for you

28 October 2014
By Fashion Quarterly

Tigerlily creative director Amelia Stanley offers advice on how to find the right swimwear for you.

How to find the right swimwear for you

Shape

Hourglass

Bandeaus and strapless one-pieces look fabulous on curvy shapes, as lycra moulds to the curves beautifully. Curvy shapes might want to opt for all over patterns like a floral or a ditsy motif.

Round
Halters and tie side pants elongate the body and draw attention away from the middle. This type of physique can pull of both linear patterns such as stripes but also softer, more feminine florals.

Square
This type of physique can pull off just about anything, like cheeky-cut pants and classic triangles in stripes and feminine florals.

Triangle
Tops with detail and padding to draw attention to the top and balance out a heavier bottom. Bold patterns like geometric designs and zig zags are great for bottom heavy or top heavy as they bring a sense of balance.

Inverted triangle
Tie side pants and pants with frills to balance out a top-heavy bust.

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