EXPERT ADVICE
SWIMWEAR FIT GUIDE
EXPERT ADVICE
SWIMWEAR FIT GUIDE
Feel confident in our most flattering swimwear shapes to know, from mix-and-match bikinis to one-piece wonders
Our best bikini top styles
Triangle – Ideal for wide-set busts, triangle bikini tops are a low-coverage, low-support style for maximising skin exposure. They often feature a halterneck for an adjustable fit.
Plunge – Plunge bikini tops are ideal for fuller busts. Whether you choose a design with padding and/or an underwire, the cut of this bikini top will accentuate your cleavage.
Bandeau – Strap-free swimwear styles reduce the risk of developing tan lines in the sun. Opt for a style with U-shaped hardware at the centre for additional support.
One-shoulder – An on-trend style that’s bound to turn heads by the pool, asymmetric bikini tops will draw attention to sculpted shoulders.
Scoop – Create the illusion of a longer torso with a scoop-neck bikini top. Look for designs featuring textured or patterned fabric for added interest.
STANDOUT BIKINIS
All about bikini bottoms
High-leg – For an instant leg-lengthening effect, reach for a pair of high-cut bikini bottoms. One of the most enduring styles, these bottoms flatter all.
Side-tab – Our hottest new style for summer, this hip-flaunting style creates killer curves while making a nod to iconic eighties style.
Brazilian – The so-called ‘cheeky’ cut favoured by sun-seekers on Ipanema beach, Brazilian bikini bottoms combine a high-cut leg with a dipped waistband.
Side-tie – Maximise your tanning potential with adjustable side ties that allow you to create a personalised fit. Pair with a triangle bikini top.
High-waisted – Choose this style for a torso-shortening effect that also nips in your waist. Perfect for those who like to channel a retro aesthetic.
BOTTOMS UP
How to get it right
Scoop or camisole – Scoop-neck swimsuits feature thin, adjustable shoulder straps and a high-cut leg for a sleek, unfussy silhouette.
Wrap – Define your figure with a wrap swimsuit. The wider straps, plunge neckline and waist-cinching ruched detail make it ideal for hourglass shapes.
Cutaway – Make waves this summer with a peek-a-boo swimsuit that’s ideal for bringing a touch of glamour to pool parties, festivals and holidays.
Halterneck – Halterneck swimsuits draw the eye upwards towards the neckline, making them a suitable option for those who are waist-shy.
Bandeau – Those with narrow shoulders and smaller busts will appreciate the decolletage-accentuating properties of a strapless one-piece.
ONE-PIECE WONDERS
Words: Dulcie Emerson
