How to Find the Most Flattering Swimsuit for Your Body Type
Whatever your shape, we found a suit—or seven—guaranteed to make a splash.
Photo: Andrew Eccles
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If You're Plus-Sized...
"Basically, I want it all," says Maggie Brown, 28, a dental assistant. "A suit needs to be sexy but practical: sturdy straps, a good bra, and coverage for my backside." She loves this swimdress (
Carol Wior, originally $110, now $49 with code
OPRAH) because it emphasizes her cleavage while concealing her thighs (typically, she buys a separate sarong to match). To complement her curves, Brown gravitates toward one-pieces—"usually solids with some interesting detail." Check, check, and check.
6 more slimming swimsuits for plus-sized women
Wedges, Zodiac USA.
From the
June 2011 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
