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A pear-shaped body is one where your hips are wider than your bust and shoulders. You have a defined waist. This gives the illusion that your body looks like a pear.
A common question is what is the best swimsuit for a pear shape?
A body that is pear-shaped gives the illusion of a disparity because the lower half appears wider than your top half.
A pear body shape is characterized by a small bust, slim waist, narrow shoulders, and wide hips
When dressing for this, you want to draw attention to your upper body and defined waist by adding volume to the upper torso. This takes away the spotlight from your fuller hips or thighs creating a balance in how your body looks overall.
We break down the different types of bathing suits — bikinis, tankinis and one-piece swimsuits — and the styles in each category that are the best swimsuits for pear-shaped bodies.
1. Bikinis
Look for mid-rise bikini bottoms or tummy control high-waisted bottoms. Pair with a ruffled or structured bikini top. This combination brings balance to a smaller chest paired with a fuller bottom half of the body.
A patterned top styled with black bikini bottoms can be helpful to make the top half of the body appear more prominent while black has a minimizing effect on the lower half of the body.
Ruffles emphasize your top half and slimming black bikini bottoms streamline your lower half
High cut bikini bottoms elongate your legs and draw attention upwards, while frills at the top add volume
This combo can create a more balanced silhouette for a pear shape in a bikini or tankini.
High cut bikini bottoms elongate your legs and draw attention upwards, while frills at the top add volume
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2. Tankinis
Look for bust-enhancing, structured cups to add volume to the chest with compression fabric in the torso to smooth the belly. Pair with compression power mesh bottoms to tone and smooth the bottom half.
Just like a bikini, darker bottoms paired with a patterned top can create balance by minimizing the look of the lower half while adding a fuller look to the top half of the body.
Fitted tankinis with structured cups broaden your top half and balance your proportions
3. One Piece Swimsuits
Tummy control one pieces help streamline the lower half of the body. Make sure the chest has structured cups to give shape to the bust or ruffles to add volume to a smaller chest.
Prints, patterns, and ruching minimize the look of the midsection.
Ruffles add volume to your small bust, while a tummy control bodice trims your lower body
Color blocking can also be used to bring balance to the body. Look for one pieces with a darker color from the waist down and lighter color or patterns/prints above the waist.
Darker colors on the lower body and lighter colors on the top balance a pear shape body
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When shopping for swimsuits for a pear shaped body look for these elements:
Swimsuits for Small Bust
Underwire bikini tops, padded push-up bikini tops and tops with moulded cups provide structure and shape to small busts. Ruffle swimsuit tops provide volume to a small chest.
Wear bikini tops adorned with extra fabric, embellishments, or a banded underbust, such as a longline bikini top.
Details like belts accentuate your natural waist and tops with moulded cups or sleeves balance your proportions
Swimsuits for Small bust and Big Tummy
Padded push bikini tops enhance the shape and provide structure to a small bust. Look for one piece swimsuits and tankinis with structured cups, additional padding, and tummy control lining.
Consider tummy control high waist or mid-rise bikini bottoms, tankini tops, and one piece swimsuits from brands like Artesands, Miraclesuit, and Sea Level Australia that smooth and tone tummy bulge.
An underwire push up bikini top highlights your bust, while a shapewear bikini smoothes out your hips
Swimsuits for Big Thighs
To minimize the look of bigger thighs choose a swim skirt or swim dress. A little bit of fabric covering the tops of the thighs can make you feel more confident in your swimsuit.
Alternatively, a swimsuit cover-up skirt can also be a great way to be fashionable if you're concerned with your thighs.
If you prefer to wear a bikini, tankini, or one piece swimsuit rather than a swim dress or skirt, a cover up for the lower half of your body is a great option. Wear it while on the beach or pool deck and take it off when taking a dip.
Swim skirts or swim dresses minimize the appearance of bigger thighs and give you an hourglass figure
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Remember: Self-confidence is the greatest gift you can give yourself. When you feel great on the inside, it radiates outwards. Your choice of swimsuits is up to you so choose whatever makes you happy and don't worry about the opinions of others.
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