Sexiest Swimsuits For Your Body

By Instyle
Updated Jun 05, 2009 @ 3:24 pm
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Sexiest Swimsuits For Your Body

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Petite

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Less fabric across the hips gives the illusion of a tall frame.

Nylonspandex, Gap, $65; buy online now at

gapbody.com.

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Full Bottom

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Low-riding boy shorts are sexy but still provide plenty of fabric on the backside.

Lycra-polyamide, Marzia Genesi Sea, $150; visit

anthropologie.com for stores.

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Long Torso

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A thick band below the bust takes inches off a lengthy midsection

Nylon-spandex top and bottom ($34 each), Jolly Pop by Seven; at Dillard?s, 800-345-5273.

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Short Torso

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A low-slung belt lengthens a compact midsection.

Polyamide-elastane, Burberry, $250; visit

burberry.com for stores.

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Boyish Shape

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Inward-curving side panels create an hourglass silhouette.

Lycra, Adidas by Stella McCartney, $110; buy online now at

shopadidas.com.

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Full Figure

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All-over ruching conceals bumps.

Nylon-spandex, DKNY, $108; at Bloomingdale?s, call 800-777-0000.

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Small Bust

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Gathered fabric boosts the bustline, and a deep V creates the illusion of cleavage.

Nylon-spandex, La Blanca by Rod Beattie, $117; buy online now at

nordstrom.com.

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Plus-Size

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In sizes up to 24, the body-hugging Miratex fabric creates a smooth silhouette.

Miratex Lycra-spandex, Miraclesuit, $128; buy online now at

macys.com.

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Pear-Shaped

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Tops and bottoms can be bought separately in different sizes.

Nylon-Lycra top ($56) and bottom ($54), J. Crew; buy online now at

jcrew.com.

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Tummy

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High-waist, retro-cut bottoms hide bellies.

Nylon elastane, Lover, $225; visit

totokaelo.com for stores.

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Large Bust

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An underwire provides support in cup sizes up to DDD.

Nylon-spandex top ($121) and bottom ($72), Shoshanna; at Bloomingdales, call 800-777-0000.

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Wide Waist

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A sexy keyhole-shaped cutout draws eyes to the narrowest part of your torso.

Nylon-Lycra, Shape FX, $39; buy online now at

shapefx.com.

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Full Hips

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Downplay your bottom half with a dark color below and lighter shade on top.

Poly-jersey top ($315) and bottom ($175), OMO Norma Kamali; buy online now at

normakamalicollection.com.

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