The Best Bathing Suit for Every Body (Yes, We Mean Yours)

LL bean swimsuit
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If You Have a Wide Waist…

Strategic color-blocking shapes your figure while the modest style keeps you covered—ideal for playing with the kids at the beach ($75, LL Bean)

Keep in Mind:
  • A demi-cup bra builds cleavage, and details at the bust capture the eye—no scrutiny on your bottom half!
  • Belted styles create a shapelier profile.
  • High-cut legs make you longer and leaner.
  • Slimming patterns (such as diagonals) make less of your middle.
  • To give the illusion of a smaller waist, choose a suit with a deeply V-necked halter and vertical bands of color.

Best Brands:

Aerin Rose
J.Crew
Lisa Curran
Magicsuit by Miraclesuit
Old Navy
Victoria's Secret