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Fashion Tips: Picking Swimsuits For Your Shape

If you have yet to go swimwear shopping, take your pick from Cosmo's gallery of this season's hottest swimsuit styles, specifically for your figure.
Posted on March 11, 2010 05:00 pm by Kabbie Rodriguez

Fashion Tips: Picking Swimsuits For Your Shape

While a lot of you wish to have a bikini-worthy bod (think: Kim Kardashian, Pussycat Dolls, or even just their lead girl Nicole Scherzinger), you could take comfort in knowing that the key to looking great in your swimwear is to pick one that hugs you in the right places.

So how do you know which one works? First, know your body shape and learn how to highlight your assets. If you're a bottom-heavy chick (pear-shaped), you would want to call attention to your torso instead of your wider hips through colorful tops. If you're apple-shaped, or your bust is wider than your hips and your belly is a little full, you could opt for tankinis.

Meanwhile, if you have an hourglass figure, with even bust and hips and a small waist, you can have fun with bikinis. Or if you have a rectangle body shape or a straight silhouette, create curves with bandeau-style and padded tops.

Check out the gallery for Cosmo's top picks and prepare to bask in the sun in style!

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malur

41. how do you call a body shape with really broad shoulders and wide hips? my twins aren't that big but they're enough i think...
January 05, 2011 at 07:19 pm report abuse
zyramae_12

40. i think I'd got an apple shape body..and Photo no. 7 will really fits me.. I love the color perfect for teens like me
April 05, 2010 at 10:09 pm report abuse
lalabong

39. one piece is good for me. can't wait for swimming time!
March 29, 2010 at 11:06 am report abuse
melaroland

38. love the bikinis, i'll have mine soon...
March 28, 2010 at 07:59 am report abuse
jecdelatorre

37. the white bikini is soooo cool!
March 25, 2010 at 06:02 pm report abuse
sybilcg

36. can i go for real two pieces (beside tankinis) that'll show my good apple shape bod?
March 25, 2010 at 11:01 am report abuse
Zhael

35. i like #4 photo. it suits my big hips
March 22, 2010 at 10:39 pm report abuse
Carla

34. Those are really cute swimsuits. Thanks, Cosmo! :)
March 22, 2010 at 10:00 am report abuse
kessthea

33. So Chic! White bikini set with gold chains, P3,654, L Space I love this! Thanks for featuring this. I was actually thinking of writing a similar article in my blog but I'll just go link this site. :-)
March 18, 2010 at 06:19 pm report abuse
Ma. Zyra Mea T. Bautista

32. This will really help me to pick what swimsuit is perfect for my summer... I think i'm sort of Apple shape that's why I like photo no. 7 this will suit my style and my age!
March 18, 2010 at 05:24 pm report abuse
cheskafrances

31. like them all....
March 18, 2010 at 10:02 am report abuse
LizaM

30. Cute swimsuits peffect for my body type. Only prob is that they are pricey. Hope you can feature another article with affordable swimwear.
March 18, 2010 at 02:59 am report abuse
lalabong

29. A wonderful tips this summer.
March 15, 2010 at 01:54 pm report abuse
yhannylace

28. i'll go for 8 and 9. thanks for giving me an idea on what to wear this summer ;p
March 15, 2010 at 09:35 am report abuse
mushie13

27. 27. 9 & 16 are my bet .. :)
March 14, 2010 at 09:32 pm report abuse
loveme.hateme

26. cute nung 4th na swim wear. sexy!
March 14, 2010 at 10:30 am report abuse
jonaganda

25. gusto ko 4 and 5..
March 14, 2010 at 08:25 am report abuse
sweetdecember

24. 24. i like 1 & 4
March 13, 2010 at 09:19 pm report abuse
majay

23. how about the other shapes..as in those na nasa brink na papuntang overweight
March 12, 2010 at 06:56 pm report abuse
raca_azo

22. any swimming swear as long as you feel confident, it works!
March 12, 2010 at 05:26 pm report abuse
izzy08

21. great article...sooo id definitely suit best in tankinis......shoppping mode....
March 12, 2010 at 03:42 pm report abuse
shadysurvives

20. di baleng hindi kaseksihan, basta confident, carry na yan! ;-)
March 12, 2010 at 03:30 pm report abuse
armilieser

19. onga mag kaiba ung feature swimwear dito at sa mag, pero i like better ung mga swim wear sa magazine, marami at mas broad ung choices.
March 12, 2010 at 02:03 pm report abuse
armilieser

18. i wish i can wear one of this swim wear..
March 12, 2010 at 02:01 pm report abuse
lovely_lhez

17. like the forth swimsuit.
March 12, 2010 at 11:49 am report abuse
lavfifth

16. Rosette Bandeau are cute.Gusto ko talaga swimwears sa soak!
March 12, 2010 at 11:15 am report abuse
jhe_1212

15. 15. Waaaahhh!!! I love the 12th one!! Must get it!!
March 12, 2010 at 10:07 am report abuse
jhe_1212

14. 14. Galing tlga gumawa ng article ng cosmo... Napapanahon. Alam nilang payday today kaya about shopping ang topic! Great job! :-D
March 12, 2010 at 10:01 am report abuse
ayettelovesyou

13. so loving the new rygy swimwears! :)
March 12, 2010 at 06:43 am report abuse
mary_ann_lei

12. Eh pano yung bilbilin? gaya ko!
March 12, 2010 at 12:30 am report abuse
toughgurl

11. ang ganda!=) I'm glad na ibang bikinis naman ung featured dito saka iba rin ung nasa March ish.=)
March 11, 2010 at 10:54 pm report abuse
mich

10. i like d,black tankini set,,it is so nice and comfy to wear,,it is d right suit for me dis summer:)
March 11, 2010 at 10:38 pm report abuse
lovely_lhez

9. cute ng mga bikini. sana bagay sa akin.
March 11, 2010 at 10:22 pm report abuse
SummerUdig

8. thanks for the help. pear shaped for me
March 11, 2010 at 09:55 pm report abuse
graceila24

7. ehehe..meron ako ng itsura nung #2...last yr ko nabili..para may korte kahit chubby chubby...pero pair ng shorts...
March 11, 2010 at 08:15 pm report abuse
xnadine

6. thank you for these tips!
March 11, 2010 at 08:09 pm report abuse
lalabong

5. Im a pear shape, now I know what kind of swimwear should I wear...
March 11, 2010 at 07:42 pm report abuse
loveme.hateme

4. haha. none of the above pala ko dito. sad. :D anyways, thanks for these cosmo. great idea this summer!
March 11, 2010 at 06:27 pm report abuse
agurlscorner

3. I actually bought a maillot from nafnaf and I love it very much! I'll buy another one from your featured swimsuits. Thanks cosmo!
March 11, 2010 at 05:59 pm report abuse
khrizzysexig

2. love it.. :)
March 11, 2010 at 05:41 pm report abuse
Elyz_Iza

1. Thanks, Cosmo! I've been waiting for an article like this.
March 11, 2010 at 05:25 pm report abuse