The Knit City: Bikinis are Sometimes a Little Trickier

Friday, July 15, 2011

Bikinis are Sometimes a Little Trickier

As soon as the down payment is made on the holiday, anxiety often sets in about bearing all on the beach. Bikinis and swimsuits are not exactly the most discreet items of clothing, and given that most people would never dream of parading themselves about in just their underwear, it is no wonder that the prospect is a slightly scary one.

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Instead of hitting the gym or starting out on a new fad diet, however, why not simply try to learn to love the skin you're in and make the most of your assets, just as they are? There are plenty of flattering swimwear solutions available if you are willing to take the time to seek them out.

If the mere idea of donning a bikini in public makes you uncomfortable, simply don't do it! Go for a stylish one piece instead. If you are still feeling a little shaky, add a sarong, a kaftan or a tunic to start with and build up your confidence one step at a time.

Image via WikipediaSwimsuits are also a fabulous way to enhance your shape, whatever it may be. There are all kinds of swimsuits available that can boost your bust, suck in your tummy, shrink your bum and give you all the comfortable support you require. If it's a confidence boost you need, a great one piece is definitely the way forward.

Bikinis are sometimes a little trickier. The most popular ones are the string designed halter necks that tie up so they can be adjusted to fit a wide range of sizes. However, the fact is that this design is not flattering on everyone and offers very little support to those with bigger busts.

A good trick is to mix and match separates. There is now a good number of high street retailers that allow you to choose a bikini top in one size and briefs in another. Not all of us are the same size on the top as we are on the bottom, so instead of trying to squeeze one half into something that doesn't fit, pick and choose your sizes from a range of possibilities.

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Those boasting boyish figures usually have it easy when it comes to bikini buying. They don't have to worry about unsightly tums and bums and cleavage support is rarely an issue. However, if you are looking for ways to boost your bust look out for halter neck gel bikinis that will give you that extra bit of confidence.

Confidence is paramount. If you are not comfortable, you are sure to damage your confidence so make comfort your first priority. Why not go for a skin boosting spa treatment and a pedicure before you leave? These are all things that will help you to feel fabulous in the skin you're in.

Josef Kazan loves fashion and follows New Look closely and always writes about new products such as swimwear.