Bikinis for All Body Shapes
"Every body is a bikini body. Yet, many of us hesitate to embrace swimwear due to societal standards. Let's redefine confidence and celebrate every unique shape."
Bikinis are for everyone. If you have ever wanted to wear a bikini but didn't know what style to choose, we're here to help you. With inclusive sizes and a wide variety of styles, wearing a bikini has never been easier.
Here at Capriosca Swimwear, we believe every woman, regardless of size, shape, or age is bikini ready and worthy. You have the freedom to choose and wear whatever style you like. However, if you are hesitant or need a little guidance, we are here for you.
Let's show you how to wear a bikini no matter your body shape.
Pear Shape
- Characteristics: Wider hips compared to the bust.
- Tips: Draw attention upwards with embellished or patterned tops.
- Suggested Styles: Busy tops paired with solid-coloured bottoms.
If you have a pear shaped body – small shoulders and bust with larger legs, hips, thighs, or bottom – swimwear styles that draw the eyes upward are an ideal choice. Swimwear separates are an ideal way to mix and match colours, prints, and styles, to create a bikini set that works for you.
Highlight your upper body by wearing pieces with bright colours or prints at the top, and balance your proportions by choosing dark, solid colours at the bottom. A high cut pant will minimise the size of your lower half while a full coverage pant with accentuate your curves. An A line swim skirt provides coverage to minimise wide hips or a fuller bottom.
Details like ruffles or knotted centres will flatter your bust and add volume to your top half. We love the crop wrap bikini top as this style widens the shoulders, balancing out your proportions, creating a more hourglass silhouette. Halter necks also widen and draw the eye to your shoulders. A classic triangle top is a great choice for every body shape.
Add volume to the top half with prints and bright colours or broaden shoulders with a halter style
Apple Shape
- Characteristics: Fuller midsection with slimmer legs.
- Tips: Opt for tummy-control bikini bottoms and long line tops.
- Suggested Styles: High waist pants and extra coverage tops
An apple shape usually has wider shoulders, a larger chest or stomach with narrow waist and hips. You can either look for styles that create a waist or keep your midsection covered if you prefer.
High waisted pants in a fun print are ideal as they balance out the hips and cinch in the waistline. Pair them with a classic underwire bikini top for bust support and a stylish look.
If you don't want to show too much skin, opt for a longer line bikini top with a high waist pant. A crop top style or long line top offer extra coverage for your midsection. Prints and bold colours are ideal for keeping the eye busy and moving the focus to the bikini, not the body.
A longer top reduces the amount of skin on show while full coverage pants balance narrow hips
Hourglass Shape
- Characteristics: Balanced bust and hips with a defined waist.
- Tips: Highlight your waist with high waisted bottoms and structured tops.
- Suggested Styles: Underwire tops and high waist bikini bottoms.
Women with an hourglass shape – chest and hips are the same size, with a small waist – are always considered the lucky ones. An hourglass figure is well proportioned on the top and bottom.
You can get away with many bikini styles, including low waist styles that sit on the hip. Keep your proportions balanced by always choosing matching tops and bottoms in either prints or plain colours.
Underwire bikini tops offer exceptional lift and support for fuller busts, and show off the waistline beautifully. A high waist pant will accentuate your curvy hips and narrow waist. Think vintage pinup and retro style glamour. Very hourglass.
An underwire bikini top lifts the bust to show off your waistline and hourglass silhouette
Round Shape
- Characteristics: Fuller figure with round waist.
- Tips: Seek supportive tops and high waisted bottoms for comfort and style.
- Suggested Styles: Crops tops and tummy control bottoms.
Women with this shape generally have full shoulders and hips, and a round waist. Choose a high waisted pant to create the look of a more defined waist. A longer length top provides a little more coverage for your midsection.
Flutter sleeves and wider necklines help to create a balanced silhouette and cover the shoulders. The crop wrap bikini top will balance the body and draw the eye away from the midsection. This is a fabulous multifit top for bust sizes from a B to a G cup.
A longer line or frill bikini top offers a little more length and coverage for the midsection
Rectangle Shape
- Characteristics: Straight silhouette with fewer curves.
- Tips: Create curves with flutter sleeves and bold prints.
- Suggested Styles: Feminine prints and details that create curves.
Women with this shape have straight proportions, equal from shoulders to hips, so you’ll want to choose swimwear that creates a waistline. Once again, high waisted pants that feature ruching will add volume to the hips and cinch in your waist.
Have fun with ruffles and frills such as our crop wrap top or off the shoulder frill bikini top. These styles will add volume to the top half, giving the illusion of curves and a defined waist.
To show off your naturally athletic shape, you can keep it simple with an underwire bikini or bandeau style. These tops offer a no fuss look that can be worn with high waisted or lower style bikini bottoms.
Soften a rectangular shape with flutter sleeves, ruching, and a fun print
For more great advice on how to shop and wear a bikini this summer, check out our blog about all our fabulous bikini styles.
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