An apple-shaped body features a large bust and a full midsection. One notable feature is that you carry weight around your abdomen. An apple-shaped body has no visible waistline.
A common question is, "What swimsuit styles look best on an apple shape?"
We break down the various swimsuit styles and which ones in each category are best suited to apple-shaped bodies.
1. Bikinis
Wear a bikini top in your true cup size for a fuller chest. Pair this with high-waisted bikini bottoms with power mesh for tummy control. This will smooth out and streamline your midsection.
2. Tankini
Find supportive tankinis designed for larger chests that provide structure and support. Ideally, it will have power mesh and ruching on the bodice to smooth and conceal body imperfections. Here is our Women's Tankini with Skirt Swimwear.
A tankini top with paneled sides reduces the fullness of a round midsection, making the frame appear slimmer. Pair with tummy control bikini bottoms for an even and sleek lower half of your body.
3. One-piece swimsuits
Look for one-piece swimsuits made of power mesh fabric to accommodate larger chests.
Shop one-piece swimsuits by cup size and select slimming or tummy control options for a figure-flattering look. Prints, patterns, ruching, and panels are effective at minimizing the appearance of the midsection.
When shopping for swimsuits for an apple-shaped body, look for the following features:
Swimsuits for Large Busts
Wear bikinis, one-pieces, and tankinis with power mesh to provide 360-degree coverage. Side boning for the chest helps to keep the chest forward and reduces underarm bulge.
Look for swimsuits with adjustable straps that can be crisscrossed for extra support around the bust. Swimsuits designed for women with cup sizes DD, E, F, and larger would be ideal for you.
Swimwear with underwire and molded, structured cups give shape and support to a larger chest.
Look for high-waisted bikinis, tankinis, and one-piece swimsuits made of power mesh compression fabric. This helps to smooth, tone, and slim the midsection, resulting in a more flattering appearance.
You may prefer to expose your belly in an apple shape. Shop for bikini styles that appeal to you. Only you know which swimsuits look and feel best on you.
Here are some important factors to consider when shopping for bathing suits for an apple-shaped body:
Darker colors, such as black and navy, can make a larger body part look smaller. To draw attention away from your waistline, pair a colorful top with a dark, monotone bottom.
High-waisted bikini bottoms with power mesh provide tummy control by flattening and smoothing the abdomen.
Patterns combined with panels break up the appearance of fullness from a single print or pattern.
Consider swimsuits with a variety of panels in complementary prints to give the body a balanced appearance.
Swimsuits with a very deep neckline will elongate your figure and highlight your bust. This directs the eye up and down rather than noticing the overall shape of one's body.
Remember that self-confidence is the best gift you can give yourself. When you feel good on the inside, it radiates out. Your swimsuit choice is entirely up to you, so go with whatever makes you happy, and don't worry about other people's opinions.
