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3 Swimsuit styles that slim your figure

3 Swimsuit styles that slim your figure

Finally we have reached an age where swimming costumes are just as stylish and well designed as the ubiquitous bikini. What’s more, swimsuits come with additional tummy tucking and support features that its more skimpy peers lack. Here’s our guide to taking advantage of these design perks.

Swimwear with Slimming perks

1. Small Prints

Small patterns deflect the eye from any lumps and bumps. I love Laura Ashley’s floral patterned costumes.

Laura Ashley Ditsy Rose Print Swinsuit

Laura Ashley Ditsy Rose Print Swimsuit

2. Tummy Control

These bathers have stormed the market; the tight fabric keeps you well supported giving you a slimmer silhouette. This classic polka-dot tummy control one-piece from Marks & Spencer certainly does the trick.

M&S Tummy control Spotted swimsuit

Polka-dot tummy control from M&S

3. Extra Support

Under wiring can often be uncomfortable and cupped swimsuits are often too small. Fortunately, there are designs that give good support without the aforementioned shortcomings. This structured costume from Toast it fitted with great padding and support.

Adwoa Twist Bathing Suit from Toast

Comfort and support in this bather from Toast

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