Swimsuits That Can Handle Curves

A walking, talking cure for self-consciousness, this expert at shaping and slimming (she's stylist to Hairspray's Nikki Blonsky) breaks down what to wear to the water.

Nicole says:

• "Look for suits with tummy-control panels; wide, supportive straps; and ruching, which makes bulges less obvious."

• "When it comes to swimwear, you don't want to go cheap. The most important thing for full-figured women is high-quality fabric that can control curves."

• "Rinse your suit with cool water after every swim—chlorine can destroy the fibers and weaken the elasticity of the spandex—and avoid fabric-zapping hot tubs." More fuller-figure shopping tips at nicolebrewer.com .