Chunky waist

• Tankinis and one-pieces with a high Lycra content offer more tummy control -- one with 10 to 15 percent Lycra is a good bet.
• High-waist bottoms are more forgiving on a less-than-toned midsection.
• One-piece suits with ruches or gathers along the waist work wonders at disguising tummy bulges.
• Diagonal lines or designs and chevron patterns visually slim the waist.
• Avoid: Horizontal stripes that add width to the waistline and too-tight bottoms which produce the dreaded muffin top.