Swimsuit Makeovers

Women trade in their unbecoming suits for styles that make them look younger, slimmer, better toned. Steal their strategies for your own triumphant try-on.

Swimsuit makeoversHow to Not Look Fat in a Swimsuit
The pitiless three-way mirror. The scary lighting. The unforgiving angles. Swimsuit shopping can be a nightmare. But O's makeover team is on the case.



2003 O Magazine Swim MakeoversThe Bahamas Swimsuit Intervention
Our fearless team of style experts flew to the Bahamas with a planeload of the latest bathing suits, then picked up women on the beach with a proposition they couldn't refuse: "You look good," we said. "But in the right suit, you could look great."


BikiniFind the Right Suit for Your Body Type
There's something about beachwear that seems to lead otherwise stylish people to make very public mistakes. Enter O's crack fashion team.


SunglassesFind the Right Shades for Your Face
Square, round, oval or heart-shaped—here's how to find your perfect pair. Scroll down to see the sunglasses!