The right swimsuit for you? It’s whatever you like regardless of your body type – low-cut or high-leg, bikini or one-piece

The key to feeling good in what you wear is to accept your figure as it is, say fashion experts – your body is already bikini perfect so flaunt what you have

For something to show off your legs, opt for high-cut bottoms. If you have a back or chest you’re proud of, choose a top or one-piece that dips low

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Swimwear options from Kiton. Whatever your style preference, there’s a swimsuit out there for you. Just don’t wait until you have the “perfect bikini body”.

Published: 7:15pm, 11 Jun 2022

Dreading bikini season? You shouldn’t. Nowadays, you should try to ditch unrealistic ideals, accept your body for what it is and strut your stuff proudly, say experts.

The key to feeling good in what you wear is to accept your figure as it is, say fashion experts. Fatima Njoya, a junior fashion editor at Glamour magazine, agrees, saying you should not get too invested in attaining the perfect bikini figure.

That line of thinking is being reflected in adverts by fashion companies, which are increasingly working with plus-size models and promoting body positivity.

“We can draw on a veritable cocktail of different styles and patterns, all of which show off different parts of the body,” says Njoya.

There are plenty of swimsuit styles to pick from to flaunt what you have, for all body types and for all sorts of activities, including swimming, bathing and lounging. From frills to cut-outs, follow these tips when it comes to picking bathing costumes.

Summersalt one-shoulder one-piece bathing suit. Fashion companies are increasingly working with plus-size models and promoting body positivity.

Everyone has a favourite part of themselves, and highlighting them can make you feel at ease, comfortable and attractive right away. High-cut bikini bottoms, for example, are a great swimwear design element that emphasise the lower half of the body.