Petite Figures: Molded Bandeau Tops
Perfect for petite figures, the 2-piece swimsuit with a molded cup bandeau top gives engineered curves around the bust for small framed sisters.
We loved ASOS Snake Print Zip Front Bandeau Bikini top.
Petite Figures: Triangle Bikini’s
Very flattering for the petite figures, the triangle 2-piece bikini is back again among sexy 2013 swimsuits.
The classic styling of triangle cups with adjustable spaghetti straps tying behind the neck and back, never seem to date.
River Island Havana Embroidered Bikini is an affordable show stealer and we simply loved Guess’s Bikini Top & Bottom in this season’s bold print. Another favorite was the ASOS Sunglasses Print Tie Side Bikini.
Photo: Guess Triangle Bikini
Pear-Shaped/Small Bust: Ruffles, Vintage & Grecian
Wave-Making Ruffles: This seasons generous offering of bolstering ruffles are just the thing to add volume to your upper half.
Try the ASOS One Shoulder Frill Bikini that brings the seasons ruffles right onto the boardwalk and add accent where it may be needed.
Padded Vintage Cups: These are another way to create volume on top
Grecian Goddess Bikinis: the Grecian styled tops are perfect for creating volume on top with flattering drape to boost bust size.
Photo: Rosamosario Dotted Bikini, net-a-porter.com
Short Legs: Mismatch Flat Bottoms & Printed Tops
Create a sense of length by mixing and matching your bikini top and bottom to for a lengthening effect – try a bikini top in this season bold print with a flat colored bottom which will draw attention upwards and stay away from boy leg bottoms!
Your best bet is a bottom with a high cut thigh which will lengthen the legs.
Photo: Forever21 Bandeau Bikini
Full Figures: Classic 50’s Cut 1-Piece Suite
The classic 50’s inspired cut offers sexy comfort and support for fuller figures.
Dolce & Gabana’s 2013 Classic 50’s cut is absolutely to-die-for in chic slimming black.
Full Figures: Vintage Inspiration & Slimming Color
The vintage look is a hot favorite among 2013’s offering of swimsuits and featuring cinched-in waist one-pieces, sweetheart necklines and halters.
Coupled with high-waisted bottoms these swimsuits offer chic beach sexiness plus shape defining accents and full bottomed support for shapelier sisters.
Go for slimming dark colors to further tone down fullness. Lanvin Vault Asymmetrical Swimsuit is beautifully slimming with vintage sex appeal.
Top Heavy: Ruffles & Halter Necks to the Rescue
Use this season ruffles wherever you need to balance out shortcoming.
For the top heavy frame, they’re great on the bottom to balance things out – also, go for engineered styles and halter neck tops.
Photo: Asos Ruffled Bikini
Athletic Figures: Slinky Backless & Cheeky 2-Pieces
This season’s backless swimsuits are perfect for sporty types.
We also loved the Noelle Twist-Front Bandeau Bikini at net-a-porter-com.