How to Choose a Tummy Minimizing Bathing Suit

If you feel self-conscious about your tummy when wearing a bathing suit, it can cause you to think twice about going swimming. Instead of avoiding swimming or going to the beach, this simple guide will help you to know what to look out for when buying a swimsuit so that you choose one more likely to minimize your stomach.

Steps

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   Choose a store that has bathing suits for sale. Department stores usually have a large selection of swimsuits or you could visit a store that specializes in swimwear. In stores that sell only bathing suits, you'll probably find a greater variety and the retailers will be fairly knowledgeable about the size and fit of swimsuits.
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   Go to the one-piece bathing suits section. One-piece bathing suits are the best option when it comes to minimizing your stomach shape, as these will conceal your tummy beneath fabric. On the other hand, two pieces tend to let the tummy be out in the open, undisguised.
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   Locate one area of your body which you are proud to show off as your "asset" feature. This is important because this area serves as the "eye catcher" to be focused upon, using it as the focal point instead of the tummy. For example, if everybody's eyes are looking at your legs, they won't notice your tummy if you wear a colorful, flashy leg wrap. Or, if you show off your chest by wearing ruffles around the top of the swimsuit, that's where people will look!
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   Use patterns to your advantage. Wear lines that go straight down from the top of your body to the bottom. These give the illusion that your torso is longer. On the other hand, horizontal lines or large blocked lines will make you appear heavier.
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   Use color to your advantage. Wear dark-colored swimsuits that don't have eye-catching patterns or features. These darker colored swimsuits will give the illusion of smallness and can cover up blemishes more easily. Dark colored swimsuits will help to conceal any extra tummy that you don't want to be shown.
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   Buy a bathing suit that specializes in concealing your tummy. Some swimsuits are designed specifically to conceal tummies. Look on the tag of the swimsuit to figure out if it is a tummy concealer or not, or simply ask the retailer for help in finding suitable swimsuits. These bathing suits use different shapes, patterns, etc. to create the illusion of a small waist and a small tummy.