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Women’s swimwear can stretch up to 100% in some cases. Typically 75%, but what this really means is that the material will compress the body mass it encloses as it stretches more and more. If you stretch bikini swimwear material beyond its maximum comfort zone then unsightly bulges can result. What this means for most people is that if your hips are 41″ then do not order a medium bottom. Order a large. A medium will fit but unless you have very good skin and muscle tone, then those unsightly bulges will probably result.

So it is VERY important to get proper measurements. Proper body measurement is key to a successful outcome. We’ll take you through the basic measurements that the clothing industry depends on.

How To Measure: Use a cloth tape measure if possible. Note: Older flexible tape measures can sometimes stretch and distort over time.

The person being measured should be wearing his or her normal undergarments only. Measurements taken over bulky or constricting clothing will not be accurate. If you’re measuring for something that will be worn only with a certain pair of shoes or a certain undergarment, it’s okay to wear them during the measurement process.

Chest: To measure the chest circumference, place the tape around the fullest part of the chest or bust, under the arms. Keep the tape parallel to the floor. For chest width, measure across the widest part of the chest, beginning and ending at the point where the arm touches the body on each side.

Waist: You can find the true waist by taking a string or elastic band and tying it (parallel to the floor; snugly but not too tight) around the trunk of the person being measured. It will naturally fall to the narrowest part of the trunk. If you think the true waist area is too high, measure the circumference where you (or the person you’re measuring) normally likes to wear pants or a skirt.

Hips: Measure around the body keeping tape around the largest part of the hips.

A few other tips on measuring:

 If you’re rounding off your results (which is advisable), round them up to the nearest quarter-inch or half-centimeter  Try to get someone to take the measurements for you - your posture will be more relaxed and natural. The measurements should be more accurate.  Stand up straight and breathe normally  Don’t measure over the top of clothing  Wear the bra you feel most comfortable in

Another consideration is, “What kind of swimsuit looks best on me? What do I wear that will put emphasis on my positive features and distract from my not-so-flattering areas?”

First of all, we don’t put swimsuits on our bodies to make the suit look good - suits are worn to make our bodies look good - so choose one that brings out the best of YOU. Find a suit that accentuates the positives about YOUR body. How do you do that? Check out the body features and body types below and decide which best describes you. Then read which swimsuit styles flatter YOUR figure. It’s not about body size - it’s about what makes YOU look and feel good about YOU. It’s about making the body you have look its best. It’s not about size either - don’t be alarmed if your swimsuit is a size larger than your clothing size - that’s usually the case for everyone.

FULL BOTTOM: (Hips & thighs are larger than the bust) BEST STYLE: Skirted suits and strapless styles. Eye-catching tops draw attention upward.

FULL BUSTED: (Broad or large in bust area) BEST STYLE: Higher neckline or built-in bra for support. Tankinis are ideal. Halters also work well; they support, hold up bust & flatter your figure.

FULL CENTER: (Round figure, not much definition to the figure) BEST STYLE: Bottoms should have high cut legs; will make you look longer, leaner. Enhancing bust with underwire or padded top will make your waist look smaller giving the illusion of more of an hour glass. Vertical lines or shapes that angel up or down also “lengthen” the body.

HOUR GLASS: (Shapely, small waist, larger hips & bust) BEST STYLE: You are one of the few fortunate ones. You have a variety of choices. Most anything looks good on you.

LONG & SLENDER: (Curveless) BEST STYLE: Florals, prints and stripes give the illusion of curves.

SMALL BUST: Petite or muscular chests BEST STYLE: Tops with underwire & padding offer a “Cleavage” look. Sweetheart, V-neck or scoop necklines enhance the bust line also.

LARGE STOMACH: Rounded or protruding upper and/or lower abdomen BEST STYLE: Camouflage it with floral prints or vertical stripes. If you’re small busted also, wear an underwire or padded top to enhance your bust and make your figure appear more evened out. Higher cut legs also give you the appearance of looking longer and leaner. Higher waist bottoms or full bottoms with higher cut legs are great; they give the illusion of a flatter stomach. Tankini tops are a good way to cover the stomach area.

THICK THIGHS: Extra muscular or very large upper legs BEST STYLE: No boy-leg bottoms; they make your legs look stocky. Instead, try a bottom with a high waist and high cut legs to make the legs appear longer and leaner.

ATHLETIC BODY: Broad shoulders & small bust, muscular arms & legs BEST STYLE: Padded top gives appearance of cleavage. Asymmetrical necklines & midriff cutaways distract attention from broad shoulders & long torso.

OTHER TIPS: - Large prints can make you look bigger - More Lycra slims - It’s important to wear a swimsuit that FITS. If your suit is too big, it may appear to be “hanging” on you. A suit that’s too small may cause bulging. Neither is attractive.

Again, it’s about what makes YOU look and feel good about YOU and making the body you have look fabulous!

For more information on size, fit, styles and options, go to http://www.newyoustyle.com.

About the Author

Sonja Girouard is the owner and creator of Newyoustyle.com which is an on-line retailer of moderately priced apparel, including bikini swimwear, women’s lingerie and plus size lingerie, cover-ups and accessories. We strive to provide high quality products at low to middle-class spending limits. We strive to provide quality service with exceptional customer support. Come visit us at http://www.newyoustyle.com

So you’ve finally decide to have a great time at the beach to enjoy the hot summer whether. If you’ve been looking around in your local retail store for swimsuit to fulfill the supreme need of your dream plus-size-swimwear, but unable to find the best fit and style, don’t give up. And don’t give this as an excuse; because it’s much easier then you think to shop for plus-size-swimwear online.

Extra Feature

After doing some research on plus-size-swimwear, I found out that Swimwear design for plus size women’s are design to give the best silhouettes with trendy and sophisticated look. The extra features you can find in a plus-size-swimwear are the Tummy Tamer, Waist minimizer, Hip Minimizer, Bust enhancer and Bust Minimizer.

Although it cost slightly more then the usual swimsuit, but with these extra feature in it, it’s worth the price and the satisfaction you get! Not to mention the excitement and experience you’ve once thought impossible.

If you want to feel sexy and in style, with proper coverage, it’s important to take a good look at yourself in a full size mirror in order to define and determine which area or part of your body you’d want to accentuate to flatter your figure and which to camouflage to look slimmer or to hide.

You can easily establish a guideline on what to look for to be appropriate and in style for your occasion. Once you’ve analyze your physical characteristic carefully you’ll be surprise to learn that you have a unique size and shape. Your case will be different from others and need swimsuit with different feature and style to get the best silhouette.

After you’ve established a guideline, you can then choose a style with features according to your physical requirement. You can find these features in a one piece swimsuit, Tankini style, Bandeau style or Swim dress.

If you want a slimmer look to give you the best silhouettes, Well, get one with all these feature in it - Tummy Tamer, Waist and Hip minimizer and Bust enhancer or minimizer, choose a style in your favorite color or print and you are now ready to ramp the beach in style.

To complete your look you might want to get swimwear cover up to be worn over your plus-size-swimwear after or before a swim or while strolling along the beach. Make your next trip to the beach the best of your life!

You should be very excited that, at last you finally are able to enjoy yourself and have fun under the hot summer whether at beach or swimming pool in a suit specially design for you.

So you’ve finally decide to have a great time at the beach to enjoy the hot summer whether. If you’ve been looking around in your local retail store for swimsuit to fulfill the supreme need of your dream plus-size-swimwear, but unable to find the best fit and style, don’t give up. And don’t give this as an excuse; because it’s much easier then you think to shop for plus-size-swimwear online.

Extra Feature

After doing some research on plus-size-swimwear, I found out that Swimwear design for plus size women’s are design to give the best silhouettes with trendy and sophisticated look. The extra features you can find in a plus-size-swimwear are the Tummy Tamer, Waist minimizer, Hip Minimizer, Bust enhancer and Bust Minimizer.

Although it cost slightly more then the usual swimsuit, but with these extra feature in it, it’s worth the price and the satisfaction you get! Not to mention the excitement and experience you’ve once thought impossible.

If you want to feel sexy and in style, with proper coverage, it’s important to take a good look at yourself in a full size mirror in order to define and determine which area or part of your body you’d want to accentuate to flatter your figure and which to camouflage to look slimmer or to hide.

You can easily establish a guideline on what to look for to be appropriate and in style for your occasion. Once you’ve analyze your physical characteristic carefully you’ll be surprise to learn that you have a unique size and shape. Your case will be different from others and need swimsuit with different feature and style to get the best silhouette.

After you’ve established a guideline, you can then choose a style with features according to your physical requirement. You can find these features in a one piece swimsuit, Tankini style, Bandeau style or Swim dress.

If you want a slimmer look to give you the best silhouettes? Well, get one with all these feature in it - Tummy Tamer, Waist and Hip minimizer and Bust enhancer or minimizer, choose a style in your favorite color or print and you are now ready to ramp the beach in style.

To complete your look you might want to get swimwear cover up to be worn over your plus-size-swimwear after or before a swim or while strolling along the beach. Make your next trip to the beach the best of your life!

You should be very excited that, at last you finally are able to enjoy yourself and have fun under the hot summer whether at beach or swimming pool in a suit specially design for you.

About the Author

Christopher Ayu is the webmaster and content provider of http://www.swim-wear-in-style.com He do research on the subject and this is one of the many article posted on his site and can be found at http://www.swim-wear-in-style.com/plus-size-swimwear.html