Look Best Throughout Bathing Suit Season

Perhaps you made a resolution to lose 10 pounds before the summer, but didn't quite reach your goal. That doesn't Yearn you have to parade around the beach or poolside in long pants and sleeves. You can still wear a bathing suit arid look good. Consider these tips.

Use a self-tanning product. A little extra color can mask certain imperfections. Plus, your skin won't look so stark next to a darker colored swimsuit.

Choose a one-piece suit. It's easier to camouflage areas of the body in a one-piece swimsuit, or a tankini that offers modest coverage. Darker colors on the bottom also can help you look slimmer.

Select a swimsuit that fits. Don't try to squeeze into a suit that is too small in an effort to hold in what nature gave you. This can only cause a stuffed-sausage look. Rather, wear the right size and you will look thinner in the process. lf you need help selecting a swimsuit, go to a store with salespeople who can assist. Some bra and lingerie stores also sell swimwear that can be custom-fit.

Avoid boy shorts. Unless you're relatively skinny and have few curves boy shorts won't look good on your body. You may think you're covering up more but you could be drawing attention to the wrong areas.

Practice diligent hair removal. You'll have more confidence if you've waxed or shaven thoroughly.

Men should skip the Speedo, Only a select number of very athletic individuals can get away with wearing a Speedo-style bathing suit. Rather, classic swim trunks are more flattering on all types of men's bodies.

Nix the bulky T shirt. Covering up your body with a large T-shirt can scream that you have something to hide. You’ll attract less attention wearing a modest swimsuit that fits you well.

Stand with good posture. Slumping over can only exacerbate the look of girth. Stand up straight with your shoulders back and walk the beach with pride. If you have confidence in yourself, it will shine through.

Work your assets. If you have a shapely bust, wear a swimsuit that draws attention there and away from the curvier hips or bottom.