If you thought bikinis are only for perfect bodies, think again! The fact is every girl can look good in bikinis that are chosen correctly to flaunt what she has got, and mask what she has not. We are all self-conscious about some part of our figure, so no matter it's too-wide hips, that tummy flab or a flat chest, all you need to do is shop with our Bikini Checklist:
Simply check off as many points as you can to find the bikini style that flatters your shape most.
Best bikinis for:
Small Breasts
Paddings. To create fuller cleavage, wear a padded underwire halter-neck top.
Bold Prints. Printed tops help maximize a small bust.
Opt for Bandeau. Breasts can look bigger with a bandeau top.
Go Demi. Demi-bra (half-cup) style makes the most of a dainty bustline.
Adjustable Straps. Look for a top with adjustable straps that tie behind the neck and around back so that you can tighten and adjust to help fill out the top line.
Ruffles and Details. If you're conscious about your small breasts, then opt for textured details at the top, such as ruffles and smocking.
Flaunt 'Em. If you're happy with small perky breasts, you can show them off with those tiny triangle tops!
Best bikinis for:
Big Breasts
Underwire Support. You may need some extra support. Go for underwire tops to eliminate sagging breasts.
Halters. Halter-top bikinis can be a good choice for bust support while providing sexy cleavage too.
Extra Bust Lift. Look for styles that are banded round the midriff for that extra lift, with tie-straps around the neck and back to allow for a more personalized fit.
Wide Straps. Wide shoulder straps will be more comfortable than thin, spaghetti straps.
Don't Go Strapless. Avoid strapless bandeau tops and flimsy triangle tops that offer minimal coverage. Instead, pick a dark-colored bikini top with a high or square-cut neck.
Wide-cut Bottoms. Choose a wider-cut bottom to balance out your silhouette.
Bottom Details. Opt for bikini bottoms with a belt, colored band or drawstring to bring the attention to your bottom.
Best bikinis for:
Wide Shoulders
Go Light for Bottoms. Play up the bottom torso with bikini bottoms that have lots of light color and printed design.
Bottom Details. It's all in the details: Look for decorative elements at the hips such as ties, belts and sashes to bring attention to your trim bottom.
Skip Tiny Plunging Tops. Avoid plunging neck lines or tiny bikini bottoms that will visually narrow your bottom even more.
Best bikinis for:
Big Hips
Darker Bottoms. Women with broad hips should wear bikini bottoms that are of a shade or two darker than the top.
Look Leggy. Wear high-cut bikini bottoms that will elongate your legs and make your hips and thighs appear slimmer. This cut will also make your bottom look trimmer from behind!
Vertical Stripes. Avoid horizontal stripes, and opt for slimming vertical prints instead.
Skirt Bikinis. Mini-skirted bikinis are made just for you. Just avoid frilly ones that only add more volume to the hip areas. Pick a smooth slimming skirt that conceals only where you need it to.
Top Ruffles. Draw attention upward with a ruffled or highly decorated top with wider straps to balance out the body proportion.
Avoid Boy Shorts. Stay away from boy shorts, skimpy or ruffled bottoms. They just add more bulk to your hips.
Best bikinis for:
Short Torso/ Legs
High-cut Bottoms. Find a bikini bottom that is cut high on the thigh. This will make your legs look much longer. If your hips are curvy, then this cut will further accentuate your smaller waist and lend a more feminine line.
Plunging Necks. Consider wearing a bikini with a plunging neckline to elongate your body.
Avoid Skirts and Boy Shorts. Avoid skirted bikinis and boy shorts which draw the eye downward and can make you look shorter.
Vertical Illusion. If you're petite, choose bikinis with thin vertical stripes to lengthen your torso.
Best bikinis for:
Long Body
Boy Shorts and Skirts. Boy shorts and ruffled skirts are just the things for your slim hips.
Widen Your Top. Avoid vertical stripes, high necklines and dark solid colors.
Best bikinis for:
Straight Waist
Belted Bottoms Cut High. The cause is more due to your slim hips, rather than your straight waist. Try wearing a high-cut bikini bottom, especially with a belted waistline for a more feminine curve.
Hip Flare. Add some illusion of volume at the hips with ruffles, bows and sashes.
Best bikinis for:
Plus Sizes
Dark monochromatics. Go for dark cool solid colors.
Vertical or Herringbone. If you favor prints, choose those with vertical stripes or herringbone V patterns.
Sarong Cover-up. Sheer sarongs are great as cover-ups and yet so elegant!
Tankinis. Best styles for you are tankinis that cover the tummy just enough, but are just as hip as bikinis.
Skirted Bikinis. Consider a skirted bikini to conceal and divert attention away from a too-round bottom.