Friday, May 04, 2007

Summer 2007 Swimwear Guide

Cameron Diaz - Boyish
Look for bold patterns, prints and details like frills, ruffles and embroidery.
Create curves with a high-cut swimsuit or bikini with details on the hips - ties, rings or bows.

Get suits that have under-wires and molded bras to add emphasis to the bust line.

Princess seaming and piping help create shape.

Avoid skimpy bikinis which will emphasis the boyish figure more.

Asha Couture Swim Seychelles Underwire Bandeau - $139.00 at Couture Candy

BCBG Max Azria Underwire Ruffle Bandeau - $68.00 at Nordstrom
BCBG Max Azria Bikini B ottom - $54.00 at Nordstrom

Emilio Pucci Low-cut swimsuit - $580.00 at Net-A-Porter

Shoshanna Red and White Gingham - $99.00 at Figleaves US
----------------------------------------------

Catherine Bell - Busty
Support is key. Therefore, choose swimsuits with under-wire and wider straps to give the extra lift.

Color blocking, princess seams to help with tummy camouflage.

Halter neck suit adds torso length while supporting the bust.

Lower necklines will draw attention to a shapely bust.

Avoid bandeaus and empire waists that cut the body horizontally.

JCPenny Surf Banded Halter Top - $34.00 at JCPenny

JCPenny Surf Swim Pant - $29.00 at JCPenny

Adasa Private Label Soleil Tankini - $49.95 at Adasa

AE One Piece Bandeau - $39.50 at American Outfitters

Old Navy Women Tankini - $16.50 at Old Navy
Old Navy Bikini Bottom - $16.50 at Old Navy
----------------------------------------------

Catherine Zeta Jones - Hourglass / Curvy
Get swimsuits which have vertical seam details or shaped panels to slim your curves.

Choose tankinis to balance out your shape and hide the tummy area.

Dark, cool colors have a slimming effect.

Higher cut leg opening elongates the legs.

Having waist details like belts accentuates the waist.

Avoid strapless and skimpy swimsuits that do not have good bust or derriere support.