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Swimsuit Shopping 101:
Bathing Suit Bonanza


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Figure
Flattering Tips
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Look Like A
Beach-Perfect 10

Learn what it takes to look better almost naked

Dear Sharon: Ugh!!! I'm about to go away on an overdo vacation but after a day of swimsuit shopping, I'm starting to think that my body is best off staying home and under wraps!

I really didn't think my figure was sooo bad until a "trying" day under the fluorescent glare of a dressing room's light. Now, I feel like a stumpy, lumpy misfit.

How can I find a swimsuit that makes me
look great? -- Wants To Be In The Swim

D
ear In The Swim:
Honey, the brutal, unforgiving fluorescent glare of a dressing room could probably make Jennifer Lopez look like yesterday's cuchifritos. Then again, direct sunlight can be pretty nasty too when it comes to unveiling imperfections.

So when it comes to looking great at the beach, don't sink in the drink of dressing room despair-you are perfectly normal.

In over a decade of my experience as a fashion stylist, I have dressed tons of buffed models who also tried on a barrage of bathing suits until we found
the perfect fit.

Whether it is having
too many curves or not enough, alas dressing room horrors can be washed away and soon you will learn How to Stuff a Wild Bikini.

Before you put your toes in the sand, master this quick primer to
look your beach best
:


.
Divert the eye to your assets.
· Color and shape create
imaginary curves.
· Lines create
optical illusions.
· Cutouts, fabric changes and motifs create
focal points.
· Dark colors, lined suits and delicate prints are
slimming, both wet and dry.
· Light colors, flimsy fabrics and shiny fabrics add
dimension to slim figures.
· White and light colors become
transparent when wet, if they are not fully lined.
· Neon, fluorescent and extremely bright colors look best on
dark or tanned skin.
·
Fill out shortcomings with full details such as ruffles, shirring or gathers.
·
Control abundance with support linings.
· The suit length should have a
sleek fit and not yank up or drag down.
· The top of the swimsuit should be as
flattering as your best bra.
· Thongs, G-strings, tongas and triangle-back bikini bottoms should only be worn on
toned, firm, cellulite and stretchmark-free behinds.
· For a sure terrific fit, always
check your rear view in a three-way mirror.
· The
skimpier the suit, the tighter the body should be.
· Whisper-light fabrics
exaggerate lumps and bumps.
· A light tan
slenderizes… don't forget a strong sunscreen.
· There's nothing wrong with wearing a paero to
cover up if that makes you feel comfortable.
·
Don't kid yourself- find the fit that creates a million-dollar bod.

Daaaaaarling, you look sun-sational! Now, go and enjoy your vacation.



Dear Sharon: I'd like to know what is the best fabric for a well-fitting and slimming swimsuit? --Slenderella

Dear Slenderella: Lycra is God's way of saying hold that tiger, "because it gently shapes and sculpts the figure and allows you to move with ease and comfort," according to Linda Kearns of Dupont Lycra.


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