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RectangleThe silhouette of your body shape is fairly straight up and down, with a slight masculine look. -
PearAlso known as triangle – you have hips wider than your bust and you have a wonderfully defined waist. -
HourglassYour bust and hips are proportionate and you have a beautifully defined waist. -
ConeYour shoulders are a little wider than your hips. The most athletic look with a large bust, narrow hips and thin legs. -
DiamondYour hips are broader than your bust, plus you have an undefined midsection.
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You areRectangle if...
The silhouette of your body shape is fairly straight up and down, with a slight masculine look. Your bust and hips are approximately at the same width and you have little or no waist definition.
So go for...- Girly styles: ruffles, bows, pleating – styles that will add a curvy shape to your frame
- Prints and patterns work wonderfully
- On the top: halter-necks work great giving you more defined shoulders and a lifted cleavage for shape
- On the bottom: tie sides and more feminine styles
- One-pieces work if cut in a flattering feminine way, do have fun here!
- Avoid horizontal stripes
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You arePear if...
Also known as triangle – you have hips larger than your bust and you have a wonderfully defined waist. Most pears have an elegant neck and proportionately slim arms and shoulders. The majority of woman fall into this category.
So go for...- On the top: anything to grab attention – prints, patterns, bold and bright colours, detailed necklines and eye-catching embellishments
- Also, halter-necks, moulded cups and bandeau styles work great
- Tankinis also work wonderfully
- On the bottom: High-cut or hipster waist and darker colours
- Avoid boyish, shapeless cuts on the bottom
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You areHourglass if...
Your bust and hips are proportionate and you have a beautifully defined waist. Your side and front profile are very feminine.
So go for...- You can largely wear what you want but figure-hugging pieces which show off your curves are best
- Triangle tops and string bikinis work great – anything from bandeau to halter-neck
- Prints are good, but not on one-piece suits as they will negate your curves
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You areCone if...
Your shoulders are a little larger than your hips. Cone is the most athletic look with a large bust, narrow hips and thin legs (otherwise you are more rectangular shaped)
So go for...- On top wide-strapped halter tops to secure/flatter and provide support – they also provide a better lift
- Underwire tops and wide bands also help, plus anything adjustable
- V-neck swimsuits work great and will elongate your body
- Avoid tankinis and high necklines as they will make you look heavier on top
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You areDiamond if...
Your hips are broader than your bust, plus you have an undefined midsection. Your lower legs are shapely with proportionately slender and shapely arms.
So go for...- For the best look try cinching in your waist, try one-pieces with a belt to create a more hourglass look
- Ruched and block colours are also immensely flattering with one-pieces
- Tankinis also work great
- With two-pieces try darker bottoms to tops, especially high cut bottoms to elongate your legs
- Avoid tiny prints – you are trying to avoid attention to the mid-section and create a more define waistline
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