You can choose a swimwear following only your taste. You can also take into account the proportions of your body, the fabric, the quality of the finish and the purpose of the swimwear. After all, the perfect swimwear will not only boost your confidence and put you in a better mood, but also ensure that you make the most of your leisure time! So what to pay attention to when shopping? How to choose the right swimwear for women’s and men’s body shapes?
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Learn how to choose the best swimwear
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How to choose the right women’s swimwear for your body shape?
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Practical tips for women
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How to choose the right men’s swimwear for your body shape?
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Practical tips for men
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The perfect summer ahead
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Choosing swimwear: It's important to consider body proportions, fabric, quality, and purpose. Swimwear should boost confidence and flatter your figure.
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Matching swimwear to body type: Choose styles that create a balanced look. Stripes and bright colors can enlarge areas, while dark colors minimize.
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Fit: It's essential to choose well-fitting swimwear that allows for movement and avoids chafing.
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Women's swimwear:
• Apple body type: One-piece suits, tankinis, dark colors. Avoid frills and applications.
• Pear body type: Two-piece suits with full coverage bottoms and statement tops. Avoid revealing bottoms and one-piece suits.
• Hourglass body type: Two-piece suits or one-piece suits that highlight curves. Avoid styles that emphasize only one body part.
• Tube body type: Monokinis or two-piece suits with details that add volume. Avoid one-piece suits in subdued colors.
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Men's swimwear:
• Pear body type: Swim trunks in subdued colors or briefs (if abdominal area is not prominent). Avoid highlighting hips with brief cuts.
• Apple body type: Swim trunks (avoid briefs). Bermuda shorts are good but not ideal for water sports.
• Pencil body type: Briefs or trunks. Briefs for average height, trunks for tall men.
• V body type: Any style, avoid very bright colors.
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Additional tips:
• Vertical stripes and bright colors can elongate your body.
• Dark colors can minimize problem areas.
• Choose separate tops and bottoms to ensure a proper fit.
• Consider your activity level when choosing suit materials.
Learn how to choose the best swimwear
Swimwear exposes a large area of your body, so it is not surprising that you can feel uncomfortable wearing it. If you think that your figure is perfect, choosing the right swimwear should pose no problem. But what if you think that your arms are too large, your hips either too wide or too narrow, or your legs too short?
Matching the swimwear to the body type is all about keeping the right proportions! The first principle is to select models that will help you restore the proportions of your build. That is why it is recommended to choose stripes and bright colours to optically enlarge selected body parts, or vice versa, avoid any patterns, and opt for dark, subdued shades.
Whether you are choosing a sports swimwear to wear at the swimming pool or looking for the perfect model for your holiday or vacation, you should choose the size of the top and bottom separately. It often happens that you try to put on ill-fitting clothes that not only decrease your confidence, but make it difficult to spend your leisure time actively. There are really multiple benefits of swimming! Let us remind you about the most important ones.
The fabric and the type of seams are also very important. They must not cause chafing, allergies, or skin irritations. Their role is invaluable if you choose a sports swimwear to improve your performance and keep you comfortable during your activity. Sports swimwear is made from quick-drying materials, which also have the UV40 filter to protect you from UV radiation. Models designed for beaches are also manufactured from synthetic materials, and they mainly differ in the number of decorations that may make water-based activities more difficult.
How to choose the right women’s swimwear for your body shape?
Apple body type
Features: roundness in the area of the abdomen, large breasts and bottom.
The apple is a common women’s body type, and the monokini, which is growing in popularity, fits it great. The one piece women’s swimwear is not only the best for water sports, but also optically slims your waist. The right choice for this body shape is also dark, subdued colours and even wearing a tankini, swimwear consisting of a tank top and a bottom. It is not a great idea to wear a model with frills or applications.
Pear body type
Features: wide hips that stand out from the build.
Two piece swimwear is best suited for the pear body shape. To improve body proportions, it is worth to put on full coverage bottoms or shorts and a top with applications, frills and other distinctive elements that will draw attention away from the bottoms. With this build, avoid revealing bottoms, excessive accessories in the bottom part, and one piece swimwear that may emphasize the width of your hips.
Hourglass body type
Features: a classic, feminine shape: a narrow waist and shoulders and hips that are wider yet proportional.
For the most feminine body type, we recommend putting on two piece swimwear to emphasise the upper and lower body parts. Women with this build also look great in one piece outfits. To avoid losing the great proportions, choose styles that do not emphasise only one feminine area.
Tube body type
Features: lack of a clearly defined waist, narrow hips and shoulders.
The best swimwear for the tube shape will be a monokini with cuts at the waist and a two piece swimwear with decorations or details that will enlarge the female areas optically. To improve the proportions of the body, it is recommended to avoid one piece swimwear in subdued colors.
Practical tips for women
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If you want to enlarge your breasts optically, choose a push-up top with large decorations or applications.
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Short legs can be lengthened optically with classic tie bikini bottoms or high cut panties.
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For large breasts, you should avoid push-up models and choose tie back swimwear that will relieve strain on your shoulders.
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You can draw attention away from excessively wide arms with a decorated bottom.
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A long body can be optically improved by choosing swimwear with decorations and applications that will effectively widen your build.
How to choose the right men’s swimwear for your body shape?
Pear body type
Characteristics: wide hips and a visibly outlined abdominal area, which result in a disproportion of the body shape.
For the pear shape, men’s swim trunks of the shorts type, in subdued colors, are the best choice. If the body disproportions are only visible in the hips and the abdominal area is not emphasised, then you can also wear men’s briefs that will visually extend the body.
Apple body type
Features: roundness in the area of the abdomen, big arms, legs.
We strongly advise against wearing briefs type of swimwear, as their cut will emphasise all disproportions. Men’s swim trunks are a better choice, but they might shorten your legs visually. A good option is to wear Bermuda shorts, which cover a large part of the body, but they are not suitable for water sports.
Pencil body type
Features: the hips, shoulders and abdomen are not visibly outlined.
Both men’s swim briefs and trunks look good on this body type. For men of average height, it is recommended to choose swim briefs and for very tall men, trunks.
V body type
Features: narrow hips, wide shoulders, proportional waist.
This type of male figure is considered the most desirable among the opposite sex. In this case, you can wear every style of men’s swimwear, only keeping in mind to avoid very bright patterns.
Practical tips for men
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Shorter legs can be visually lengthened with men’s briefs.
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Shorter men should avoid men’s swimwear with very distinctive patterns.
The perfect summer ahead
Are you ready for summer? Take a look at your body shape, your plans, types of activities, and choose the model that you can wear at all times. However, remember that swimwear is not just about emphasising your body shape – it should, above all, make you enjoy the holiday you have dreamed of for a long time!
See our new collection of swimwear and men’s swim trunks and briefs that will make you feel great on the beach and at the pool!
1️⃣ Swimsuit - how to choose?
When choosing a fitted swimsuit, the most important thing is to maintain proportions. The style of the swimsuit (including prints and decorations) should match your body type. Buy your bikini top and bottom separately for the best size fit. Swimwear should be made of a quick-drying material that does not cause abrasion and discomfort. When choosing a swimsuit, keep in mind its intended use: swimsuits for sports should be functional and comfortable, while those for relaxation may have embellishments.
2️⃣ How to choose a swimsuit for a pear-shaped body?
Women with the pear body shape look best in two piece swimsuits. We recommend full coverage bottoms or shorts and a top with appliqués, frills and other distinctive decorations. Avoid skimpy bottoms, accessories in the lower part of the outfit, and one piece swimsuits that bring out wide hips. Men with the pear body shape should choose boxer swim trunks in muted colours.
3️⃣ How to choose a swimsuit for an apple-shaped body?
For women with the apple body shape, we recommend one piece swimsuits, which are best suited for water sports and optically slim the waist. Dark, muted colours will be a good choice, and we discourage choosing styles with frills and appliqués. Men with the apple body shape should opt for boxer swim trunks. Bermuda shorts will also look good.
4️⃣ What kind of swimsuit for a prominent belly?
Women with roundness in the abdominal area will look best in monokinis and other one piece swimsuits. Swimsuits in dark colours will help visually slim the figure. Men who want to hide a protruding belly should wear boxer swim trunks.
5️⃣ What kind of swimsuit for large breasts?
When choosing swimsuits, women with large breasts should avoid push-up fits and opt for neck-tied styles that relieve pressure on the shoulders. High-waisted bottoms and a bra with padded cups that highlights the bust will be a very good choice.
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