How Not to Look Fat in a Swimsuit - Swimwear Makeovers

Eight women trade in their unbecoming swimsuits for styles that make them look younger, slimmer and better toned.

O, The Oprah Magazine | June 01, 2006

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Linda Sue Contant, 60

Before: An unsexy bra top. A skirt that obscures gorgeous legs. This two-piece is seriously aging, although Linda insists, "Looking older doesn't worry me. At 60 I'm not going to wear a thong!"

After: "There are benefits to not being full-busted," she says. "No sag." And the freedom to wear a deep, voluptuous vee: This halter-neck (Hermanny by Vix, $172) sets off superb arms and shoulders; light-colored shirring showcases her waist and draws the focus upward.