Bikini SOS!
Ahoy! Sunshine season is in full swing and the beach looms - cut through your body fears with our go-girl guide to the sweetest and sexiest swimwear. The fashion desk asked Mad Men's Costume Designer and Maidenform expert Janie Bryant to share a few pointers before shopping commenced...
Mad Men’s Costume Designer and Maidenform expert Janie Bryant shares a few pointers before shopping commences:
"There are amazing suits out there that can emphasise (or camouflage) your figure to achieve your desired silhouette. Suits with built-in shape-wear are also perfect to hide any tummy bulge and there are even suits that have rear-lifting capabilities. Checking sites like Maidenform is a good starting point to help see what's out there. The options are limitless so, with a little looking, you'll be able to find what helps you feel your best. "
Campaign shot from We Are Handsome S/S 11. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.
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Body Worry: Broad-Shoulders
Styling Solution: Reach for halter-neck styles that break up the neckline and define and balance out your dimensions.
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Venice Bikini, £55 at Roxy
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Body Worry: Broad-Shoulders
Styling Solution: Reach for halter-neck styles that break up the neckline and define and balance out your dimensions.
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Stacey Bikini, £90 bra and £70 pants at Agent Provocateur
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Body Worry: Small Bust
Styling Solution: Frilly features around the bust area will add drama and balance out curvy thighs for a Marilyn Monroe finish.
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Printed Frilly Swimsuit, £32.50 at Topshop
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Body Worry: Small Bust
Styling Solution: Frilly features around the bust area will add drama and balance out curvy thighs for a Marilyn Monroe finish.
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Yellow Frilly Swimsuit, £34 at Topshop
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Body Worry: Big Bust
Styling Solution: Go for supported bikini bras with under wiring.
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Spotty Bikini With Under-Wired Bra, £40 bra and £40 pants at J.Crew
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Body Worry: Big Bust
Styling Solution: Go for supported bikini bras with under wiring.
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Ahoy Bikini for sizes B-HH cup, £52 bra and £30 pants at Miss Mandalay
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Body Worry: Slimming
Styling Solution: You DON’T have to feel self-conscious about your curves. Celebrate them with clever trimming styles that’ll make you feel ultra sexy whilst maintaining modesty.
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Bridget Swimsuit, £62 at Red or Dead
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Body Worry: Slimming
Styling Solution: You DON’T have to feel self-conscious about your curves. Celebrate them with clever trimming styles that’ll make you feel ultra sexy whilst maintaining modesty.
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Frilly High-Waisted Pink Bikini, £16 per piece at ASOS
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Body Worry: Slimming
Styling Solution: You DON’T have to feel self-conscious about your curves. Celebrate them with clever trimming styles that’ll make you feel ultra sexy whilst maintaining modesty.
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Betty Bikini, £159 at Pistol Panties
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Body Worry: Bum
Styling Solution: If you want to keep your derrière on the low then opt for fuller pants that have a cool retro edge or mini short shapes.
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Cod Bikini, £67.50 at Red or Dead
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Body Worry: Bum
Styling Solution: If you want to keep your derrière on the low then opt for fuller pants that have a cool retro edge or mini short shapes.
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Floral Vintage-Look Bikini, £125 bra and £105 pants at Jets by Jessika Allen at Net-a-Porter
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Body Worry: Tummy Stretch Marks Or Womanly Waist-Lines
Styling Solution: Conceal post pregnancy stretch marks and smooth over shapely waist-lines with clever one-pieces or kaftans so you can keep your cool on the beach.
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Dora Skirted Bikini, £73 at Red or Dead
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Body Worry: Tummy Stretch Marks Or Womanly Waist-Lines
Styling Solution: Conceal post pregnancy stretch marks and smooth over shapely waist-lines with clever one-pieces or kaftans so you can keep your cool on the beach.
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Dotty Swimsuit, £39 at Joules
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Body Worry: Tummy Stretch Marks Or Womanly Waist-Lines
Styling Solution: Conceal post pregnancy stretch marks and smooth over shapely waist-lines with clever one-pieces or kaftans so you can keep your cool on the beach.
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Classic Long Silk Kaftan, £295 at Tallulah and Hope
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Body Worry: Tummy Stretch Marks Or Womanly Waist-Lines
Styling Solution: Conceal post pregnancy stretch marks and smooth over shapely waist-lines with clever one-pieces or kaftans so you can keep your cool on the beach.
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Yosemite Swimsuit, £190 at We Are Handsome
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Body Worry: Short Body
Styling Solution: Elongate your torso with slinky two-pieces.
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Black and White Luxury Bikini, £105 at Etoile Isabel Marant at Net-a-Porter
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Body Worry: Short Body
Styling Solution: Elongate your torso with slinky two-pieces.
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Molly Bikini, £139 at Pistol Panties
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Body Worry: Short Body
Styling Solution: Elongate your torso with slinky two-pieces.
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Banana Bikini, £26.50 at Topshop
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Body Worry: Long-In-The-Body
Styling Solution: There are two tricks to play with to maximise a long body - try a one-piece that breaks up the length of your torso, or attract more attention to your hips and breasts with a loud bikini.
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Printed Bikini, £100 bra and £90 pants at Rosa Cha at Net-a-Porter
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Body Worry: Long-In-The-Body
Styling Solution: There are two tricks to play with to maximise a long body - try a one-piece that breaks up the length of your torso, or attract more attention to your hips and breasts with a loud bikini.
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Yellow Lace One-Piece, £30 at ASOS
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Body Worry: Thighs
Styling Solution: Board shorts, hot pants rather than high-cut strappy bikini bottoms and opt for vintage cut swimsuits which celebrate bootilicious curves.
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Surf City Board Shorts, £55 at Roxy
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Body Worry: Thighs
Styling Solution: Board shorts, hot pants rather than high-cut strappy bikini bottoms and opt for vintage cut swimsuits which celebrate bootilicious curves.
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Red Halter-Neck Swimming Costume, £30 at ASOS
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Body Worry: Tummy
Styling Solution: Try high-waisted bikini bottoms, belted swimming costumes and contoured styles.
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Sweetheart Cross-Front Bikini, £18 top and £16 pants at ASOS
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Body Worry: Tummy
Styling Solution: Try high-waisted bikini bottoms, belted swimming costumes and contoured styles.
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Blue Asymmetric Swimsuit, £145 at Violet Lake
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