Confidence is the key to make you feel the most beautiful anywhere, but also in choosing the right swimsuit.

The different styles of swimwear, how much coverage they provide, and how they would look on your body shape, are all factors that put a lot of ladies under stress when buying a new swimsuit, but once you know your body type and pick a style that flatters your figure, you instantly get one of those silhouettes that everybody admires.

So we have decided to end the confusion that comes with buying swimwear for women. With the help of styling tips, we create a comprehensive guide to the best fitness tips for each figure to enhance your experience.

First, Know Your Body Shape

1. Pear shape (A shape or triangle):
The pear body shape is defined by having wider hips than both your waist and bust. Pear-shaped women tend to have a larger butt, a small bust and full thighs.

2. Oval Shape (Round shape):
Ladies with this body shape typically have an average or large bust, large hips, and a less visible or undefined waistline. In contrast with an hourglass figure, you have a fuller figure with a rounded bust and hips.

3. Hourglass shape (X shape):
Having an hourglass figure means that your bust and hips have almost the same width, with a significantly smaller waist. This body type usually emphasizes the hips, legs, arms, chest, and butt.

4. Apple shape (V shape or an inverted triangle):
If your waist is significantly wider than your hips and nearly as wide as your bust then you have an apple body shape. Other common characteristics of the Apple body figure is having slimmer legs, and a larger chest and abdomen compared to the rest of their body.

5. Rectangle shape (Straight shape) :
One of the most common body shapes in the US and UK right now, the straight body shape is defined by being thin all around with no significant difference between waist, hips, and bust.

Choose a Swimsuit Based on Your Body Type

Once you know your body shape, you can focus more easily. These are some great swimwear tips for you to consider while purchasing a swimsuit:

1. Swimwear for a Pear Shaped Figure

The secret to this is supported. Choose a swimwear with the right support. Then choose something that will highlight your bottoms such as a high-waist bikini or the strappy ones. You can also define your waist by opting for side cutouts.

You can also go for two-piece swimsuits with dark colors at the bottom and a brighter shade for the top piece. You can also go for tops with details like pleats, ruffles, or patterns, which should draw attention to the top, while the bottom piece should be kept simple and modest.

2. Swimwear for Round Shaped Figures

Just like the rectangle figure, oval body types look great in swimsuits that accentuate your waistline. Choose full coverage styles with a slightly cinched waist or one-piece swimsuits that have built-in tummy toners to define your waist.

Tankinis and swim dresses can be your best options. Shirring and ruching are also great. They can hide bulges and can create definition on the waist. If you carry weight on your abdomen part, a high waist bottom can also help.

3. Swimwear for Hourglass Shaped Figure

If you have an hourglass figure, you're lucky, almost any swimsuit will look great on you. From bandeau tops, halter-tops, and one-piece styles to two-piece swimsuits and bikinis, everything looks great in this type of figure.

You just have to work with colors, patterns, cuts, and decorations to draw attention to the areas you want and slightly camouflage the ones you don't like.

4. Best Swimsuits for Apple Shaped Figures

Apple-shaped women can wear crossover swimsuit styles. For example, choosing a flat color style with color in between will balance the figure.

Bra-style tops with underwire and straps are a great choice. The thicker the straps, the greater support. 
Another good tip is to choose a model with high-cut legs, which should help make your legs look taller.

Important tip: choose swimsuits in darker shades, such as black. You can also work with prints and patterns.

5. Swimwear Tips for a Straight Shaped Figure

Women with a straight body should look for swimsuits that help create that perfect hourglass shape, so look for a one or two-piece swimsuit with some details around the waist.

In general, you should opt for swimsuits with a fitted waist and a soft cup bra. This will make your body straight look more curved.

Another style that also works well for straight figures is Halternecks, which are great for almost any body type. You can also try one-piece styles with a bright overall color overall and a darker one at the waist as this will make your waist appear smaller.

Choose ruffles or diagonal lines, and bright, cheerful patterns to accentuate your curves. However, stay away from the horizontal striped styles and those with straight cuts throughout the body.