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

O, The Oprah Magazine | From the June 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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If You're Size 12 and Up...

This tankini gets extra uplift from double straps (top, $79, up to size 42EE, and bottom, $67; Tara Grinna Swimwear).

Keep in Mind:

Well-structured, solid-support styles don't hide the body—they do it proud. Built-in bras, control panels, and stretch fabrics give firm support.
Excess fabric makes you look heavier, not lighter.
Stick to solids. If you want to stray, dark to light shading has a lengthening effect (the dark should start on bottom) and diverts from the lower body.
The slimming impact of black is key.

Best Brands:

AlwaysForme.com
Athena Pick Your Fit
Catalina
Eddie Bauer
Gottex
It Figures!
Lands' End
Liz Claiborne
LL Bean
Lori Coulter TrueMeasure: Made to order
Merona
Old Navy
OneStopPlus.com
Silhouettes
SlimPerfect Fashions
Spiegel
Tara Grinna Swimwear
Victoria's Secret
White Stag

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