Swimsuit Guide: How to Pick the Best Swimsuit for Your Body Type

ITS SWIM SEASON! This could be a good or a bad thing depending on how you spent these last winter months ;-).  That's okay!  You can still look and feel amazing because this guide will help you pick the perfect style.  There are swimsuits for almost every body type, so we got what you need (even if you didn't quite keep your New Year's Resolution).

Athletic

If you have an athletic build try a bikini.  However, not just any bikini will do! Try one with a bust enhancing top or straps. This will help you break up the straight lines and can add a little more shape to your body.

If you insists on wearing a one piece DO NOT get any old plain one! Get one with a plunging neckline, ruffles or decorative trim around the bust, or a high cut style. 

Prissy Duck styles that are perfect for athletic builds:

Tall & Lanky

Pick a style that will help bring out those curves! A bikini would definitely work because again, they help break up the straight lines on a taller and less curvy body. To add more shape, try a style with a bust enhancing top, ruffles on the bottom, or that is high cut. Ruffles make hips look more full and high cut bottoms sit above the hips so it brings them out a little more. All of these styles will help give he illusion of having more curves.

Prissy Duck styles that are perfect for tall & lanky builds:

Pear Shape (bigger on the bottom)

Okay....so....you can go two ways with this one. These days a "big booty" is what's hot, and some people like to show it off! Some on the other hand, prefer to cover it up. For this body type, I will have an option for women on both sides of the spectrum.

Show it off:

If you want to strut your stuff and show off your bottom, don't hide it with frumpy skirts or shorts that are ill fitting.

If you're going for a 2- piece style choose a classic bikini bottom, stringy side tie bottom, or a high cut style with moderate to full coverage. All of these styles will provide the coverage you need while still providing the sleek, sexy look you're wanting. A high cut bottom elongates your legs and helps them appear slimmer.

If a nice one piece style is what you're looking for you can accentuate and draw eyes to your lower half by wearing a high cut style. The high cut one piece helps your body have more of a sleek and curvy look.

Prissy Duck styles that are perfect for pear shaped "show it off-ers":

Cover it up:

Tankinis are a good way to lengthen your body if you want to even things out a little. 

Also, choose a style that shows off your top half and draws the eyes upward. This can be either a decorative style or a low v cut swimsuit.

If you're looking for more of a full coverage option, pick a one piece that has a full coverage bottom. Look for a style with a moderate to low v cut and/or somethings that will make people look at you upper half as opposed to the lower.

Prissy Duck styles that are perfect for pear shaped "cover up-ers":

Short

The remedy for shorter women is to draw more attention to the bust and/or neckline and to get a bottom that is low rise or high cut. These will help elongate the torso and legs. As stated before high cut swimsuits make your legs look longer and tops with straps or push up styles help draw the eye to that area of the body.

Prissy Duck styles that are perfect for short women:

Larger Mid-Section:

Ruche, ruche, ruche! I can't say enough about how ruching is such a game changer when it comes to swimwear. The ruching really helps to conceal the extra bulge because of how the fabric is gathered. Once you find a fashionable ruched style, consider yourself summer ready! If you can't find the ruched swimsuit of your dreams, that's okay! Prissy Duck doesn't have any ruched styles but we have plenty of fashionable one pieces (also available in Long Torso)!

Prissy Duck styles that are perfect for larger midsections:

Cover Ups

Cover ups can really take your swim look to the next level. Prissy Duck has various tanks and cover ups that are perfect for the pool and beach! Check out our styles below. We offer various lengths and sizes, so we have something for almost everyone.

Enjoy your new swimwear!