Make a Splash! Whether you're bonny or bony, tiny or trim, Veronica Scott puts you smartly in the swim
This summer we'll all turn into beach belles, thanks to the galaxy of new swim suits that have more to their name than just glamour. Designers have realized that very few of us have model measurements and they’ve obligingly produced a wonderful crop of bathing costumes that can and will, correct slight figure detects.
Here are the most important tricks to remember when you set out to choose your new swim suit.
If you’re very slim and bony, keep away from sleek figure-hugging styles. Choose one with a broad halter attached to top centre of the" bodice", it’ll cover up salt cellars.
Large hips and thick thighs will dwindle in a fullish bloomer suit. To look smaller than you are, keep to dark colours and dull-surfaced fabrics; a shiny material emphasizes curves because of the way it reflects light.
This summer we'll all turn into beach belles, thanks to the galaxy of new swim suits that have more to their name than just glamour. Designers have realized that very few of us have model measurements and they’ve obligingly produced a wonderful crop of bathing costumes that can and will, correct slight figure detects.
Here are the most important tricks to remember when you set out to choose your new swim suit.
If you’re very slim and bony, keep away from sleek figure-hugging styles. Choose one with a broad halter attached to top centre of the" bodice", it’ll cover up salt cellars.
Go for a gay, patterned cotton in light colours, ruched at the sides and back, to add fullness and hide bony bits.Does your bustline need help? Many costumes have their bra section in double fabric, topped with a pretty cuff for extra emphasis. But if your on the top heavy side, choose a lightly-boned costume in a firm fabric for support.
Large hips and thick thighs will dwindle in a fullish bloomer suit. To look smaller than you are, keep to dark colours and dull-surfaced fabrics; a shiny material emphasizes curves because of the way it reflects light.
Gay and figure flattering, this costume is made in a mixture of dull elastic fabric through the body, crisp glazed cotton for bloomer and bra sections.In small and medium sizes, predominantly red, green, sapphire and cherry, £2 18s. 6d. (about $8.16)?
Here's a lovely classic
for the serious swimmer. Cut on slimming lines, the centre front panel
ends in a tiny skirt. The dull, wool-and-rayon mixture fabric is fully
elasticized, and has a fascinating woven leaf design. In red, black,
green, yellow, royal and other shades, bust sizes 32 to 42, it costs
about £1 19s. 6d . (about $5.51)?
In crisp flowered cotton, frosted with white pique, this suit has a tummy flattening centre front panel and shirred sides and back. Easy to dry and launder, it comes in predominantly blue, red and green in medium size only; price about 25s. (about $3.49)?
In crisp flowered cotton, frosted with white pique, this suit has a tummy flattening centre front panel and shirred sides and back. Easy to dry and launder, it comes in predominantly blue, red and green in medium size only; price about 25s. (about $3.49)?
Partially lined, thin cotton fabric makes this suit a
real quick drier. The frilled halter neckline, good for concealing salt
cellars, slips through centre front loop for sun bathing. Bust sizes 32,
34 and 36 only, in a colour choice of wine or turquoise bubble spotted
with white. Price about 27s. (about $3.77)?
This one-piece satin elastic suit has an independently cut bra section edged with a gripping inner cuff of elastic to give uplift to strapless bra. Lightly boned and half skirted, it comes- in canary, black, cherry, blue and sapphire. Bust sizes 32 to 36 for £2 15s. (about $7.67); sizes 38 and 40, for £2 19s. 6d. (about $8.30)
Buying a swim suit? Here are some tips to guide your purchase into figure flattery
MODEL PROPORTIONS Shiny satin fabric emphasizes pretty curve’s
Well cut, perfectly fitting bra top doesn't need straps: even for swimming.
Glorious, glowing colours make a good eye-catching contrast to suntanned skin.
GENEROUS BUILD Shoulder-straps which cross at back give bust additional uplift
Dark toned, dull fabric soft petals too generous curves and bulges
Elasticized fabric moulds figure into smooth lines
Long cut centre panel gives flatness over tummy
ROUNDED SILHOUETTE Ruching over bra section conceals large or small bust equally well
Bloomer style makes thighs appear tapered by comparison with fullness
Patterned, predominantly dark fabric breaks up width of the silhouette
EXTRA SLIM BUILD Gathers or stand-away cuff give fullness to small bust
Back shirring gives additional cling
Gathers from flat centre panel disguise protruding hips and prominent ribs
MODEL PROPORTIONS Shiny satin fabric emphasizes pretty curve’s
Well cut, perfectly fitting bra top doesn't need straps: even for swimming.
Glorious, glowing colours make a good eye-catching contrast to suntanned skin.
GENEROUS BUILD Shoulder-straps which cross at back give bust additional uplift
Dark toned, dull fabric soft petals too generous curves and bulges
Elasticized fabric moulds figure into smooth lines
Long cut centre panel gives flatness over tummy
ROUNDED SILHOUETTE Ruching over bra section conceals large or small bust equally well
Bloomer style makes thighs appear tapered by comparison with fullness
Patterned, predominantly dark fabric breaks up width of the silhouette
EXTRA SLIM BUILD Gathers or stand-away cuff give fullness to small bust
Back shirring gives additional cling
Gathers from flat centre panel disguise protruding hips and prominent ribs
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