BEST SWIMSUITS FOR YOUR BODY

HOUR GLASS SHAPE
Highlight those sexy curves by accentuating your top and your bottom. The best way to do that is to either wear a halter top with a belted bikini bottom or a wrap style one-piece suit with high-cut leg holes to elongate those stems.

Product Information (left to right)TRIANGLE SHAPE: Heart Print Bikini ($50) – TopShop, Halter Bikini Top ($12.50) and Mix-and-Match Bottom ($12.50) – oldnavy.com, Billabong Eve Triangle Top ($42) and June Side Tie Bottom ($38) – Pacsun.com, Cocoa Stripe Halter Top ($9.99) and Lowrider Bikini ($9.99) – Aeropostale


TRIANGLE SHAPE

Women who have more junk in the trunk should really wear a suit that brings more attention to their neckline or bust in order to take away some of the focus at the rear. To achieve this, opt for dark matte colors on the bottom and brighter patterns on top. A fuller bottom, such as, boy shorts are great for heavy bottoms because they provide more coverage and more confidence. To balance out the figure, try wearing a strapless one-piece suit or an empire waist. For the women who need just a little more coverage, try a suit with a skirt, but make sure it is not too bulky because that will bring more attention to your bottom half.

Product Information (left to right): String Bikini Top ($12.50) and String Bikini Bottom ($12.50) – oldnavy.com, Color Block Hipster Top ($12.50) and Color Block Hipster Bottom ($12.50) – oldnavy.com, Billabong Isabella Top ($34.99) and Cynthia Bottom ($37.99) – Tilly’s, Rip Curl I Feel The Love Top ($37.99) and Bottom ($33.99) – Tilly’s


INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE

  • Don’t go for a strapless top – it will only squish you down and won’t provide enough support. Sagging is not exactly flattering!
  • Your best bet top-wise is something with an underwire or halter shape, thick straps, and thick enough fabric to keep you in place. Make sure your top has enough coverage, too – the last thing you want is to show off too much.
  • You can do the opposite of what triangle-shaped ladies wear when it comes to mixing & matching colors. Draw attention toward your bottom half with a brighter colored bikini bottom, and minimize your upper half with a dark colored or black bikini top. This will help create more of a balanced look.
  • Like the standard triangle shaped body type, you too need to look for bikinis that are sold as separates since you’ll probably wear a bigger size up top than on the bottom.
  • You’re one of the lucky few who can wear tiny string bikini bottoms without a problem. Take advantage!

Product Information (left to right): Rip Curl Love N Surf Bikini Top ($30) and Bottom ($28) – Pacsun.com, Push Up Bikini Top ($20) and Ruch Side Bikini Pant ($16) – TopShop, Underwire Bikini Top ($12.50) and Bikini Bottom ($12.50) – oldnavy.com, Halter Bikini Top ($11.95) and Side-Tie Bottom ($11.95) – American Eagle



RECTANGULAR BODY SHAPE

  • If you want to add curves to a boxy frame, ruffles, ties, and girly bow details create volume and draw attention to your hips and bust.
  • A one-piece can work for you if you want to create more of a waistline. Monokinis and one-piece suits that belt at the waist will help create more curves.
  • Girly details and patterns are your friend. Go for florals, crochet detailing, or even lingerie-inspired bathing suits to visually balance out a more athletic frame.
  • If you’re on the skinny side, look for tops with ruching and padding to add volume. You might also want to go for a side-tie bottom that will draw the eye to your hips.

Product Information (left to right): Plaid Pique String Bikini Top ($12.50) and Bottom ($12.50) – oldnavy.com, Anchor Applique Bikini ($50) – TopShop, Billabong Mya Triangle Top ($39.50) and Darlene Side Tie Bottom ($38) – Pacsun.com, Gingham Bow Pushup Bikini ($50) – TopShop

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Honeymoon Check List

Right Now
  • Research for a credit card that has "frequent flyer" points.
  • Research your honeymoon destination options
6 Months To Go
  • Book airline flights...and if you're doing it yourself, don't forget inter-island flights (especially important for Fiji and Tahiti)
  • Reserve a rental car (do you need one? In Waikiki, we'd say "no"...Maui, we'd say "yes")
  • Reserve hotel rooms and/or cruise ship accommodations (for cruise ships, often you'll need transfers from the airport!)
  • If you're traveling to a foreign port, now is a good time to find out if any immunizations are required (your travel agent will help you with this). Note that some will need to be taken in several doses with weeks in between!
3-4 Months To GO
  • If you're going international, get your passports and visas in order.
  • Consider purchasing travel insurance, just to be on the safe side.
  • Create a wedding website to let everyone know about the event...and send out a note (or use our e-postcards) to show everyone where your wedding website is located. Tip: this is a graceful way to also let people find out where you're registered.
2-3 Months To Go
  • Research local restaurants and events available at your honeymoon destination and add photos and specific descriptions to your registry accordingly.
  • If you need luggage or a camera ("must-haves" on your honeymoon), or whatever, don't forget to add them to your other registries. In fact, now is a great time to make certain that key people in your family and wedding party know all about all of your registries.
  • Send your wedding invites (and include a note about your wedding website).
1 Month To Go
  • Write up your honeymoon packing (and shopping!) list.
  • Find out the easiest way to use money/credit. Most places in the world...but not all...will have ATMs and will take credit cards. You might want to purchase Travelers Checks or get a "Travel Money" card.
2 Weeks To Go
  • Confirm flight information and tickets.
  • If possible, acquire some currency ($100 or so) of the country you'll be visiting.
1 Week To GO
  • If you chose not to arrange for a housesitter, see to it that your pets will be fed and exercised (or kenneled) while you're away.
  • Contact the post office and ask them to hold your mail.
  • Discontinue newspaper delivery until you return.
  • Contact any stores you're registered with, and ask them to hold any gifts.
  • Make a few photocopies each of any important papers, including passports, Traveler's Check numbers, insurance documents, itinerary, credit cards-anything that might be helpful in an emergency. Give these to trusted friends or family members. Pack one set and take them along.
  • Pick up any other items you might need.
  • Have your prescriptions filled.
  • Lay out your marvelous new clothes for packing!
2-3 Days To Go
  • Be sure you've made provisions for your trips to and from the airport
  • Reconfirm overseas flights and hotel reservations.
  • Check the weather forecasts for your destinations.
  • Leave a copy of your house keys with a friend or relative.
  • Set your house timers (Michael says: check out X10 home automation systems!).
  • Change your voicemail message at home and at work.
1 Day To Go
  • Make sure your bags are packed and labeled with luggage tags. Grab some bright colored stickers or tape and mark your bags so you can easily spot them on the baggage carousels.
  • To avoid potential hassles at the airport, keep your prescription drugs in their original bottles and pack them in your purse or carry-on luggage; keep your manicure set and sewing kit in your checked baggage.
  • Sunscreen: sure, it'll be available at the hotel, but at what price? Stock up with a bottle from home, and throw in some Aloe Vera as well. Just be sure to put it in your carry-on luggage, NOT in your checked luggage, as air pressure differences on the plane might cause it to explode all over the inside of your suitcase!
  • Put all your travel documents and tickets together.
The Big Day!!
  • If you're leaving right after your reception, give your travel info and tickets to a trusted, sure-to-be-sober, member of the bridal party.
  • Have your luggage packed and loaded into the vehicle that will be taking you to the hotel or airport.
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