Readers Q&A - Tummy Support

Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone knew of swimwear which offered tummy support. I have had 2 very big babies and my tummy is not what it used to be. I’d love to be able to wear something other than shorts and a t-shirt to go swimming this summer.
TIA
Nat

Hi Nat

This is a question that we get asked quite a lot. So we have put together a few points to keep in mind when buying your swimwear.

Avoid purchasing any swimwear with horizontal stripes that will make the tummy area look even larger. Look for vertical lines that give the appearance of a slimmer waistline.

Avoid buying a tankini. Many women believe because tankinis are longer than a regular bikini top it will cover the stomach; oh contraire. You will find that these tops began to rise exposing a hanging tummy.

So what should you be looking for I hear you ask?

To hide the belly bulge consider buying swimwear in dark colors or with a print to camouflage the tummy. There are also many swimsuits now that have tummy control, look for these and make sure they contain spandex or lycra.

As for brands to look out for we would advise everyone to take a look at the Magicsuit Studs halter mio.

Swimwear for Pear Shapes

To know if you are a classic pear shape then your hips will be wider than your shoulders, or you carry more of your weight around your hips, bum and thighs. In order to avoid swimwear faux pas then you need pick swimwear that flatters your figure and slim the bottom half while adding some volume to the top. This is easy to do with our tricks!

Avoid boy short bikini bottoms, as more fabric just highlights that there is more to cover; instead go for a high cut leg as this will make you leg look longer and leaner, and go for a regular cut across the bottom as this will be most flattering for a pear shape. Pairing a patterned or bright bikini top, with a darker or plain swimwear bottom is the best way to balance your proportions, as it boosts your bust and slims your thighs and bum beautifully. Wearing horizontal stripes on your top half is also a great way to look gorgeous in your swimwear.

Summer 2008 Swimwear Guide

Do you need help picking flattering swimwear to suit your shape? Well here is the ultimate Swim Direct Swimwear Guide to help you find flattering, stylish swimwear to suit your shape this summer.

No matter what body type you have, this Swimwear style guide will help you solve your swimwear dilemmas, with tips on how to hide any problem areas and flaunt your best bits so you can look good and feel confident on the beach or by the pool!

Click here to see our full range of summer 2008 swimwear