Vintage swimwear guide: A suit for all body shapes
Do you have a Large Bust?
Choose a suit with darker colours and large prints or a swimsuit that is made with a colour block having the darker colour on top.
A swimsuit with horizontal stripes, a deep V-neck or plunge neck will elongate your figure and lessen the fullness of the bust.
Halter neck styles work well, offering good support and enhancing your cleavage, also try choosing a suit with good support and wider straps.
Do you have a Long Torso?
Tankinis are perfect for you. Unlike a bikini, the longer top disguises the fact that you are long and lean.
If tankinis aren’t to your liking, lookfor a swimsuit that sits high on the leg. This will emphasise their length instead of your torso.
Or a high waisted vintage two-piece suit might be right for you. Some vintage Fifties swimsuits by Rose Marie Reid were made for the taller longer torso girl. Look for ones labeled ‘Magic Lengths’.
Do you have a Thick Waistline?
Tankinis will work well for you, or look for one piece swimsuits that are a solid dark colour. Patterns running on an angle can give the illusion of a narrow waist, or you could go for sarong style suits whch will help accentuate the waistline and will cinch you in neatly.
Do you have a Short Torso?
One piece swimsuits with a high cut neckline will stretch you out and make you look just like a model! Or look for a two piece that sits low on your hips.
Do you have a Tummy?
Look for suits that offer a stylish cover-up for the tummy area. You might also like to look for suits that have built-in tummy support in the lining or in the fibre itself. Many vintage Fifties suits have a modesty panel, a straight cut panel that extends across the front of the tummy and offers girdle like support.
All these fantastic suits and more can be found at GlamourSurf.com
Category: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, Accessories, Fashion, Vintage news
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