Our perceptions and our body image are determining factors when it comes to how confident a person feels in a swim suit or in any other type of outfit. One of the most important requirements in order to feel good when wearing a swimsuit is cultivating self confidence. Once you learn to feel more confident about the way you look everyone else will begin to perceive you as being more attractive.
The first step you need to take in order to boost your self confidence and start applying tips that will enable you to look your best in a bathing suit is to make a honest evaluation of your strongest points as well as your imperfections. Try to be as objective as possible and try not to feel ashamed of your flaws. The only goal of this evaluation is to determine which features you should accentuate and which ones you should downplay. Once you have established these aspects try the following tips to ensure that you look your best for the bikini season.
Try to begin an exercise routine to tone your body regardless of your weight. Exercising will boost your confidence and you will be able to feel a little less vulnerable and more comfortable with being exposed. Exercising may even help you reduce cellulite another factor that tends to become a big problem in the bikini season. Another step you can take to camouflage cellulite is to get a tan. The safest and the easiest way to get a tan is to use self tanners before going to the beach.
If your weight is an endless source of stress for you, choosing the perfect swim suit will go a long way to ensure that you look gorgeous for the bikini season. A one piece swim suit will be able to camouflage a big tummy effectively. Try to avoid metallic colors and horizontal stripes and focus on choosing trendy accessories to draw attention form the problem areas.
A short waist can be rapidly elongated with a one piece bathing suit. Graphic prints and vertical lines and swim suits with belts are not recommended as these section the body making it look disproportionate.
A heavy bottom can be easily concealed by choosing a swimsuit that has square bottom cuts. A skirted swim suit will also look flattering. Another option is choosing a halter top swim suit that will direct the focus towards your cleavage and away from your thighs and your buttocks. If your hips are a problem opting for a dark bikini color or wearing a sarong can instantly make you look slimmer.
Depending on the way your chest looks you have different options when it comes to the perfect swimsuit. If you have a large chest the cleavage can be best emphasized with a two piece swimsuit or an under-wired bra. In this case accessories should be used scarcely. A small chest on the other hand, a bathing suit with triangle tops is the ideal alternative. Textured swim wear is another option that you can try if you are feeling self conscious about your breasts.