I’m going to Aruba tomorrow, so I’ve had bathing suits on the brain. As a fashion stylist, I know some ways to look great by the pool or beach, and I wanted to share them with you. So, here are 5 tips to look thinner in a swimsuit

1. Shirring. Horizontal gathers, also called shirring, make you look thinner because they hide problems spots such as the tummy.

La Blanca Shirred Swimsuit. Free shipping on $150 or more. $109

2. A tankini is a slimming cut because the tops floats over the body rather than hugging it. That doesn’t mean they can’t be be really stylish looking though.

Trina Turk Tankini. Free shipping on $150 or more. $168

3. Colorplay. The eye is drawn toward light colors and away from dark colors. A swimsuit with white on the sides draws the eye toward it and the black midsection keeps the eye away from the tummy.

La Blanca Colorblock Swimsuit. Free shipping on $150 or more. $99

4. Patterns. A swimsuit with a pattern keeps the eye on the design, not on the areas you want to camouflage.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Batik Swimsuit. Free shipping on $150 or more. $112

5. Vertical/Diagonal Stripes. While some horizontal stripes can make you look wider, diagonal or vertical stripes do the opposite because they break up the lines of the body.

Robin Piccone Mitered Stripe Swimsuit. Free shipping and free returns. $138

Having a bit of a tan before you hit the beach will help you look better, and it will make you feel more self-confident too. If you didn’t read it the first time, check out my post on How to use a self tanner. 

xoxo

Illysia