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Bathing Suits That Flatter Fuller Figures
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the June 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Nicole Brewer Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D


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 .
Nicole is wearing a Roberta Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freymann tunic with a Matta sarong and Toby Pomeroy earrings.
Printed from Oprah.com on Sunday, May 26, 2013
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