If you happen to be endowed with larger assets on top, finding a bikini that looks good and fits well can be quite the endeavor.  For larger busts, wearing a simple triangle top can be tricky.  The thin straps just don’t cut it when it comes to holding you up.  In fact, they’re likely to just cut into your skin and make your shoulders uncomfortable the entire time you’re wearing it.  Also the cups themselves are sometimes questionable and you’re left worrying if you’re going to risk yourself to accidental exposure.  For the ladies out there who know exactly what I’m referring to, consider the Sweetheart Top.  First off, it’s obvious that this style offers a lot more coverage.  More coverage means more fabric, and more fabric means more support.  The straps on this style are wider which also adds to the overall support of this top.  Second, all this glorious coverage and support is designed in a way that’s actually cute and stylish.  That big crystal ring in the center is light years away from looking frumpy.  Yes ladies, hot bikinis for your body type do exist so grab them up and have some fun at the beach!

Women of the world are made in all kinds of uniquely beautiful shades, like that trendy new bikini that comes in everything from blue to hot pink.  However, not every color is meant for every woman.  Remember that color wheel you had to paint in kindergarten?  It is actually a very powerful tool.  Once you have identified your skin tone, you can begin to find colors that will bring out your maximum beauty potential.  For example, a woman with pale skin is not going to look as good in white.  Pale colors on this skin tone will result in a washed out and faded look.  The goal is to find shades that really pop.  You want the world to take notice of your beauty, not ignore it.  On the other end of the spectrum, darker skin looks amazing in white and other pastel shades for the same reason.  Any time there is a contrast in colors, heads will turn!

On the left, you may recognize the actress, Kirsten Dunst in a pale yellow bikini. She is a very beautiful girl, but she is so pale already that this bikini makes her nearly invisible. The model on the right also has fair skin, but the shimmering jewel tone bikini makes her stand out, accentuating her beauty.

We all want to look sexy in our bikinis.  However, some women seem to think that means wearing a bikini that looks as close to lingerie as possible.  Yes, your lacy bra and panty set in unbelievably sexy.  This does not mean you should wear it to the beach.  You should always remember that lace is for the bed and lycra is for the beach.  The way to add sex appeal in a bikini is with the cut.  Brazilian cut bottoms are extremely hot right now.  From Europe to the U.S., the world has finally discovered what Brazil has known for a very long time.  Bottoms that are cut in this fashion actually make the butt more flattering, often giving the illusion of a round, sexy shape.  In proper swimwear material such as a shimmering lycra, this revealing cut is sexy, without being mistaken for those Valentine panties you have in the top drawer.

In the way of tops, you may feel that the average bikini top is rather bland, and this is why you opt for lace.  There are so many forms of embellishment that are much more exciting without that lingerie appearance.  Imagine an adorable halter style top with swarovski embellished hardware.  This will give you plenty of glamour without looking like you crawled from the bed to the beach.

Though the model at left certainly has a beautiful body, the tropical background is the only clue given that this is meant to be a bikini, and not lingerie. The model at right, however has a bikini featuring not only a sexier cut but shimmering red fabric adorned with an anchor detail drenched in sparkling crystals. This bikini is beach appropriate and even sexier than the lingerie attempt.

Many women have this vain misconception that they should suck in every bit of air they have in order to “fit” into the smallest size possible.  If a woman tells you that she is a size 6, it is often likely that she is actually an 8.  What these women do not realize is that too-tight clothing, including intimates and swimwear, can make even the thinnest body look like it has extra fat.  When something fits too tightly, especially in the case of pants or bikini bottoms, it cuts into the skin causing what is commonly known as “muffin top” when skin hangs over the top of a garment.  While you may be worried about revealing your actual size, you will look much better in a garment that fits.  A size 8 woman in a well-fitting garment is always more attractive that a smaller woman trying to squeeze into a size that does not properly fit.

It is very simple to test the fit of a garment.  For example, in a perfect fitting bikini bottom, the sides will lay smoothly against the skin.  Anything that is too tight will cut into the skin and create an unflattering look.  While you may need to increase your size, your confidence level will be raised as well.

Shown at left, the wearer of this yellow bikini has a fairly nice body, but the bottom is cutting into her and causing a bit of “muffin top”. The gray stripe bikini to the right sits perfectly on top of the skin for a much more flattering fit.