The Swimwear Series: The Apple Shape

Last but not least in our swimwear series we're talking about the Apple shaped ladies. If you are Apple shaped, you're heavier up top (which means you usually have fab legs!) with broader shoulders, a bigger bust, narrower hips and a less defined waist. Therefore, with swimwear there are a few things that you need to focus on and we've picked out three swimsuits that will look great on Apple shaped ladies. 

- Thicker straps or halter necks for more support and to make your shoulders appear narrower.

- Underwired cups to also provided more support.

- Stomach control if you need it.

- Plain design on the top & patterned bottom if possible

- Dark, solid colours to create a lean silhouette

F&F Tummy Control Swimsuit - £15

Marks & Spencer Tummy Control Halterneck - £39.50

Marks & Spencer Tummy Control Navy Swimsuit - £29.50

The Swimwear Series: Straight up & down!

Last week we looked at swimwear for the gorgeous hourglass ladies out there. This week it's the turn of the athletic, straight up and down girls. Straight up & down ladies normally have minimal hips and not many in and out bits and they usually either like to add some curves in or just celebrate their athletic bodies. Either way, if this is you, we'll show you some fab swimwear which will complement you fabulously! 

A great celebrity example of a straight up and down girl in some great swimwear is Cameron Diaz. She always gets it right with her swimwear and looks effortless. Of course, you could say, that with a body like hers, you can wear anything, but that isn't strictly true. Even women like this have body hang-ups and she probably looks at J-Lo and Beyonce and wishes she had curves like theirs some days! 

These ladies can normally get away with a halter triangle bikini or the classic bandeau as they're normally in proportion with their chest to hip ratio and these look great. They can also pull the sporty look of really well. This Triangl bikini below is a great example, sporty thick fabric and a punchy print. 

If you want to add the illusion of curves then go for a detailing on the sides and the front of your bikini. Try ruffles as they're pretty, feminine and they really create the hourglass illusion. These two from ASOS are perfect for this.

The Swimwear Series: Pear Shapes

The summer can be a minefield for us ladies and our swimwear. We have to decide what to wear for the occasion, the location, the trends and not to mention our body shapes as well! So we've come up with a helpful guide, over a few weeks that will give you a helping hand in finding the perfect swimwear for you. You may think that your options are limited, but our job is to show you loads of things that will look fabulous on you that you never thought you could wear! First up in the series is the pear shape. You're a pear shape if you're heavier on the bottom than the top. This simply means that your legs and bum are wider than your top half and you've probably got smaller boobs in comparison to your legs and you're not totally in proportion. 

A fab celeb example of pear shape and swimwear comes in the lovely package of Beyonce. 

Beyonce was seen a month or so ago on holiday with her family wearing a lovely selection of high waisted bikinis. She's rocking a fab pink mix and match bikini below but she was also seen in a more tribal print rainbow number. These are great for pear shaped girls who feel that they need to cover their hips. Embrace your larger bottom half and wear a stripe or a bright bottom half like Beyonce! This creates a focal point and you'll shine with confidence. Get the look with this fab tropical print bikini from Topshop for only £34. 

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If you'd rather draw the attention to your top half, make sure that you have a more demure bottom half maybe in nude, black or tan and then chuck on a bright bikini top to draw the eye up. Don't be scared of mixing and matching bikini tops and bottoms. Make sure that you wear full coverage bikini bottoms such as high waisted or boy-shorts to make you feel more comfortable.

If you want to rock a one-piece, make sure that there is some detailing on the bust to again draw the eye towards the area that you want more attention. Try this black and cream retro style swimsuit which is also from Topshop. It's great because of the little scallop detailing on the bust and the fact that the bottom half is a dark colour! Another amazing swimsuit for pear shaped ladies is this Ted Baker striped number, it has clever vertical stripes over your heavier area and widening horizontal stripes over your smaller area so it should balance you out perfectly. It also comes with detachable straps so it can be bandeau or halter. Nifty. 

Accessories are also a great distraction away from your bottom half so why not try a hat, hair accessory or jewellery to create some interest?

Short Talk

So with the summer holidays rapidly approaching the time has come to find that perfect pair of shorts, to both lounge by the pool in and for that evening stroll along the beach. With so many prints, colours and styles available. It is difficult to find the one that shows a sense of style yet doesn't also attract the wrong kind of attention. After looking at what the high street have to offer, I have chosen the three you can't go wrong with. On trend, stylish and simply perfect for the pool...

This gingham pair from Zara is both striking yet trendy with its monochrome design. 

For the perfect print look no further than these from New Look. The vintage style and coastal mix of colours simply scream lazy days on the beach. 

Or for a classic style with a pop of colour, try this offering from Topman. With nautical style running throughout, this design is totally timeless. 

For help in finding items for your summer wardrobe why not get in touch? One of our stylists would be happy to help you achieve the ideal holiday look. 

Until next time,

Matt x