How to Determine the Best Bathing Suit for Your Body Type

Swimsuits Just for Us realizes that shopping for a bathing suit, especially if you're plus size, can often be a daunting task when it should be a fun experience. We've broken down our swimsuits into different body types based on what we've learned to be the most popular. If you're an avid shopper that's used to buying clothing that fits your body type, you should be a pro, but it's always a good idea to make sure you're shopping for the right suit that fits and flatters your body. And we've got plenty of the latest styles in trendy colors and designs for many body types.

Triangle If you're a triangular shape, then you usually carry your weight down below in your waist and hips and have narrow shoulders and a smaller bust. You should shop for suits that will draw an onlooker's eyes up and away from the bottom half of your body. Busy prints should be worn up top with a solid color on the bottom preferably in a darker color. We have plenty of options with our tops that come in florals, geometric prints, stripes, animal print designs and much more.

Hourglass Hourglass shapes stay true to their name. If you're lucky enough to be this shape, you're heavier on the top and bottom (almost in equal amounts) and have a smaller waist. Since your top and bottom are similar in size, you can decide what you want to maximize and minimize. In order to ensure your slim waist is emphasized, make sure your suit still hugs your midsection.

Inverted Triangle If you have an inverted triangle shape you most likely have wide shoulders and a fuller bust with a narrow waist and hips. You should focus on slimming the top portion of your frame while drawing attention to your smaller waist and hips. If you're bustier, you may want to wear a top that offers a lot of support with underwire padding and thicker straps. You’ll get the support you need with flattering results. Shirred sides focus the eyes on the waist while adding a bit of style to our plus size swimsuits.

Rectangle Women who are rectangular shapes have equal proportions from their shoulders to their hips. Since there's a large portion of your body that isn't defined, we suggest using a few tricks to break it up. Choose a plus size swimsuit with a belted waist to break up your top and lower half. Details like detailed necklines, shirring on the sides and funky floral patterns add a little bit of interest. If you're a rectangle shape, you have the freedom to really emphasize what you want to most.

Circle Circular women have rounder shoulders, a fuller midsection and wider hips. An excellent way to look slimmer is to focus on making your waist appear smaller. You can do this by wearing a suit that has shirring or a surplice neckline. Color blocks will draw attention away from a circular shape and tankini swimsuits are excellent at dividing attention between your top and bottom sections.

Swimsuits Just for Us understands that shopping for plus size swimsuits can be difficult, but if you know your body and what looks good on it, then it should be fun and exciting! We have the stylish suits that will flatter your figure and get you ready for lounging by the surf and sand or enjoying a dip in a pool. Take our Swim Shopper quiz to find your perfect suit or if you're still struggling, contact our fit specialists with questions.