How does an “Apple” pick the perfect swimwear? We’re obviously not talking about fruit. An Apple is one of the common body types. How do you determine if your shape is an Apple? Taking your bust and hip measurements is the proper thing to do. Apple shapes have a bust measurement that’s at least 3″ greater than the hip measurement.

What kind of swimwear should you wear to make yourself look more like the hourglass shape? A good choice is finding swimwear that will draw attention away from your bust and emphasize your hips. It’s also important to conside your cup size. In most cases, Apple shapes have larger breasts sizes…C cup, D cup and larger is the norm. So the bikini top must provide both great support and de-emphasize. Sounds very hard. However, it’s not if you know what kind of swimwear to look at.

Apple shapes look good in Halter and Underwire tops. For larger busts, they are the answer for both shape and support. You don’t need push-up pads if you’re choosing Underwire so make sure there are none or are removeable. Otheriwise you will look larger than you already are. This will have the opposite effect that you don’t want. There is a special style of Halter called a Banded Halter. There is a “band” that goes around the entire body (underneath the bust) adding support. For color choice, ideally a solid dark color will de-emphasize.

Choosing embellishments and lots of fabric on the bottom will help to draw the eyes down there. When we mean fabric, we’re talking about avoiding the tiny string bikinis. Believe it or not, string bikini bottoms actually make your hips look smaller. The Apple shape should try to make her hips look a little curvier. Hipster bottoms are better at creating that effect. Make color choices that are bright. Solid and patterns are both great (patterned bottoms and colored tops are one of the best choices). And if you can find bottoms with ruffles, ruching, shirring, rhinestones, beads, metal rings, etc…all the better.

So don’t fear or shy away from picking out a real hot bikini or one piece swimsuit.  Whether it’s on the beach, at the pool, or anyplace else, you need to feel great and look confident in your sexy swimsuits.