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Considering that if often consists of less than one yard of material and could easily be slid into a matchbox, the bikini can be quite an intimidating object. Throughout its history, the bikini has aroused pleasure, skepticism, dread, and complete unbelief. It caused fashion reporters to lose their breath at its birth, and it presently causes many women inner shudders at its mere mention. It has inspired songs and movies and has been experimented upon so many times that it is sometimes unrecognizable as a piece of clothing. The bikini can be cruel and unforgiving in its unwillingness to hide flaws, but it can also bring out the best in a woman, if worn correctly.
Slipping on a bikini certainly seems simple enough. After all, there are usually only two pieces of fabric and often no buttons or zippers to manage. However, there are innumerable ways to wear a bikini well and nearly as many ways to unwisely don the popular swimsuit. For example, we have all seen the unfortunate woman on the beach who made the ill-advised decision to wear a thong bikini with un-toned buttocks.
One of the interesting things about life is that we all have different body shapes and sizes, and, with few exceptions, we all look different from one another. In life, some women are meant to wear thong bikinis, and the majority of women are not. That fact does not disqualify women from wearing bikinis, in general. The wonderful thing about the fashion world is that there are probably as many different bikini styles and cuts as there are different women to wear them. An important factor in wearing a bikini well is knowing which styles and cuts will work for your individual body shape and which styles and cuts most definitely will not. Below is some helpful advice.
The top of your bikini should rest comfortably on your shoulders and completely encase your breasts. The elastic of the top should not be touching any breast tissue. This will result in both a more modest and more comfortable bikini experience. In general, you should look for a fit that replicates the comfortable fit of your favorite, most flattering bra.
Many women will want to use the bikini top to highlight flattering and attractive features on their body, such as large breasts, toned shoulders, or a defined collarbone. If this is the case, choose a bikini top with extra details and bright colors that will draw the eye toward it. A tie-front bikini top will serve the dual purpose of drawing attention toward your top and creating subtle cleavage and support. Bikini tops come in many different varieties and a number of these varieties may be flattering on your figure. However, as a general rule, small-breasted women should avoid bandeau-style tops and large-breasted women should avoid tops with minimal support.
Your bikini bottoms should be carefully cut to highlight your good features and diminish your less attractive characteristics. If you are sensitive about your lower body, wear dark bottoms without extra features. If you want to highlight your beautiful curves and hard-won abs, wear a lighter colored bikini bottom that sits low on the hips and contains attention-grabbing details like ties and belts.
In general, you should choose a bikini bottom style with high-cut legs and a tight, but forgiving fabric. These features will serve to lengthen the legs and slim your general appearance. Beware of straps that are too wide or sit too low on the legs, as they will only make your hips appear wider. Choose a style that offers enough coverage to satisfy your modesty, but no so much coverage that you are completely swaddled in fabric. The bottoms should not cut into your skin or cause belly or thigh bulges.
Keep these details in mind when choosing a bikini and you will create a gratifying stir on the beach or poolside this summer.
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