The Best Swimsuits for a Long Torso

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 Have a Long Torso...

Classic halter with deep vees in front and back is universally flattering ($99.50; Malia Mills exclusively for Martin + Osa, MartinAndOsa.com).

Keep in Mind:

Your body will seem more in proportion if you break up the hip-to-shoulder line with a two-piece suit.
Bikini bottoms that cut straight across the waist are to be avoided; they emphasize the horizontal in an unflattering place.
Strategic gathering of fabric and a plunging V-neck draw focus to the center—where you need width.
A square neckline adds the breadth you need up top.
Two-tone suits (one color on top and another on bottom) counteract the length of the torso and make the waist look smaller.

Best Brands:

EQ
Karla Colletto
Lands' End
Malia Mills
Newport News

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