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Shopping for a swimsuit is really the same as shopping for clothes in general. The equal rules apply. Light colours enhance, dark colours diminish in addition to considering your figure and what effect you are trying to achieve.
The debate always continues as to which is the better suit … The one-piece or the bikini. Be assured, both have their place with their own look and charm but it really depends on your personality, body shape and intended activity, which should be taken into account when choosing.
The best swimsuit to actually swim in has to be a one piece style. They can be worn without fear of things coming undone or off while you are vigorously exercising in the water or showing your full swimming potential, but it really is a matter of choice.
The importance is that you should feel good in your swimsuit and feel free to concentrate on your honeymoon. |
| USING YOUR SWIMSUIT |
With a little careful thought and attention, your honeymoon swimwear can last successfully through your honeymoon and well afterwards to enjoy again.
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Check for brand … when it comes to swimwear, the brand really does matter; a poorly constructed swimsuit using weak blends of fabric will not fit the best and suffer fabric fatigue and breakdown really quickly. Well-made swimwear from quality companies who are consistent in their standards will result in a suit which will be more durable and look better on you. Try to purchase what would suit your body as opposed to what is the latest trend.
Team fabrics with function … Choose materials which will keep their shape and able to withstand the chosen activity for which you need to wear it. Natural fibers whilst cool for the tropics, do not wear well for swimsuit use. You would be better off with a synthetic blend of nylon and lycra or polyester which will move with you, keep in shape and withstand suntan lotions, chlorine pools, sea-salt and the sunshine. |
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| CARING YOUR SWIMWEAR |
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Handle with care … regardless of how well you protect your suit it will eventually succumb to the stresses of your activities.
Naturally it will undergo pressure due to the demands placed on it by sitting, swimming, sunbathing, environmental aggression etc. While you need to feel free to enjoy your swimsuit, some demands will be more excessive than others. However, you can extend the life by a few simple considerations which can make a lot of difference.
Rinse your suit immediately, using a gentle liquid detergent, on your return from sunbathing, the sea or pool and dry it naturally, out of direct sunlight which can make the colour fade. Sitting on fine, soft surfaces like sand shouldn’t be too demanding but be careful of rocks and plant debris. To avoid snagging lay a towel first on any textured surface which you wish to sit like wooden benches chairs or coarse sand. |
| HIPPY OR BOTTOM HEAVY |
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Draw the eyes away from your hip, avoid frills and too much detail on bottom
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If choosing a skirted bottom go for a smooth line skirt without gathers or frills to give you a skimmed look
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Wear a darker colour on the bottom and a lighter one on top
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Halters compliment the upper body
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Avoid skimpy bottoms and very short shorts
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Wear bikini bottoms if you wish but choose one with 3 inch sides
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Go for high cuts they have a leg lengthening effect
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Wrap around sarongs are very flattering
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Strapless styles have a balancing effect
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| SMALL BUST |
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Can successfully pull of a variety of styles
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Wear halter or triangle bikini tops
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Avoid bandeau styles as they have a flattening effect
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Enjoy push-ups and under wire style
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Avoid dark coloured tops as they have a diminishing effect
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Choose light coloured tops as they have an enhancing effect
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One piece styles with cut outs are very flattering on small busted women
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Avoid Vertical stripes
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Enjoy frilly, detailed tops
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| FULL BUSTLINE |
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One piece styles are very flattering
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Enjoy V necks
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Avoid strapless bandeau and triangle tops
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Enjoy halter styles
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Select from styles with support like under wires, cup forms etc
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Side panels have a bust slimming effect
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Keep detail to your lower half to draw attention away from your bust line
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Avoid big patterns they may distort when stretched emphasising a large bust line
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Tank tops are a fun and sporty style alternative
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Remember to be comfortable, avoid skinny straps opting instead for those which are broad and supportive
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| SHORT LEGS OR TORSO |
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The aim here is for a lengthening effect
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Enjoy styles cut high on the thigh
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Plunging necklines are very flattering
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Mix a solid bottom with a patterned top
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Avoid skirted styles as they can make you look squat
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Enjoy vertical stripes
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Stick to low waist bikini bottoms
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Avoid horizontal stripes
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| LONG LEGS OR TORSO |
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Enjoy textured fabric and adornment in your style
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Tankinis supply a horizontal break to your body line making it appear more proportionate
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You are one of the few people who can enjoy horizontal stripes
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Enjoy boy shorts and ruffles
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Avoid high necklines
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Avoid vertical stripes
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Avoid dark colours
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Choose one piece styles with cut outs
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Enjoy drapes
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Enjoy bikinis
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| PLUS SIZE FIGURE |
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Enjoy deep V necklines
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Side shirring, ruches and gathers minimise belly bulge
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Select control panels
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High waistband bottoms are very flattering
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Avoid styles that cut horizontally across the body
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Avoid stringy bikini bottoms and tops
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Enjoy one piece styles
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Enjoy side panels with floral inserts
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Enjoy a tankini for a bikini style without the itsy-bitsy
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Choose firm stretchy fabrics
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Select cool, dark colours
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Choose a sarong, solid or transparent
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Enjoy one piece bandeau suit
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| BOYISH FIGURE |
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Aim to create a waistline look
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Avoid solid colours on one piece suits, which will minimise a waistline
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Enjoy padded and under wire styles
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Enjoy high cut legs
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Select strapless bandeau styles
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You can wear belted suits
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Enjoy patterns
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Select bikinis
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Enjoy ruffles, gathers and ruches
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Select wide set straps
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Enjoy waist detail styles
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Make sure that boy shorts are worn low on the hip
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