Of course not, and many of those sexy trends out today are really unflattering on most bodies! On my recent trip to Las Vegas with many such “sexy suits” parading about the pool sides I observed how few did the bodies in them any real justice.
First of all, I want to address the Lowrise bikini bottom; it seems to cut the rear in half making it appear small and disproportionate. Because it sits well below the Hip line, it gives the weird appearance of a muffin top even if there is none.
A better, much more attractive alternative is a bikini bottom with a V or Chevron shape. The sides of the bottom sit higher than the center both in front and in back. This can still be a low rise bottom, as long as it does not create a straight line across the body below the hip.
The other alternative is to a high cut leg with a normal rise...these look really sexy on many women.
The Bikini Top should be thoughtfully chosen as well. To keep it simple: larger busts need triangular shaped tops, and smaller busts need tops that sit accross the chest in a horizontal line. For Larger busts it's best if the shape of the top points up towards the shoulder or collarbone like a Halter top. This makes Larger Busts look perky & proportionate. Smaller busts just look small in this shape. Tops that lay across the chest horizontally, like a Bandeaux top, create more impact on the eye for a smaller bust. But, for larger busts, the horizontal style does not have enough support and makes the bust look plain saggy!
Finally, the growing popularity of the one piece with a cut outs is surprisingly unflattering. It actually seems to make the wearer look thicker in the midsection then a simple two piece would. A very sexy and flattering one piece is the ones that Criss-Cross the body and show pieces of unexpected skin.
The other look I don’t get are pumps by the pool side. Yes, your legs look stunning, but I do not want to ruin my beautiful shoes with chlorine water and stale booze! Wear wedges, espadrilles are perfect pool side shoes if you want a bit of booty enhancement from the heel. But wedge flip flops with a bit of bedazzle looked just as glamorous and much less ridiculous!
So be fabulous by the water this summer but don’t let fads override your personal style, what flatters your body or your own common sense!
