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Small boobs or big boobs, shop the most flattering swimwear for your body shape
PSA: every body is beach body ready but if you're feeling less than confident, check out our shopping tips 👙
We firmly believe that every body is a bikini body. But sometimes, certain bodies suit specific cuts, shapes and styles that others might not look quite as good in. Maybe longer-legged gals prefer a higher cut bottom, and ofc, those with bigger busts need guaranteed support. Rather than comparing yourself to what others can pull off, we're all about celebrating everyone's unique differences. Besides, how boring would it be if we were all wearing the exact same beach attire?
Finding the best swimwear for your body shape is one tiny thing you can do to have a *big* impact on your confidence. After all, holidays are just better when you feel secure, supported, and like your best self in what you're wearing. To be clear, this isn't about sculpting, minimising, or concealing your body. But we totally get relationships with our bodies can be complicated, and sometimes shopping for your holiday poolside 'fit can feel a little daunting.
We're here to help and if you're looking for a starting point for inspiration, we've rounded up some of the cutest styles that happen to look particularly brilliant on different body shapes – including bikinis, swimsuits, and modest swimwear. Remember, these are just suggestions. So even if you don't have small boobs, you can totally still buy that teeny tiny micro bikini if you love it. Everyone should wear what makes them feel the most happy and truly themselves.
Keep scrolling for advice on the best swimwear for bigger bums, hourglass figures, full-coverage styles, bikini bottoms, and more – as well as our top swimwear picks to shop now including a selection of styles and cuts to suit every figure and have you feeling confident this summer and beyond.
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
Alexandria Dale is Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan & Women's Health UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
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