- Don't wear boy shorts. They'll look boxy on you because they accentuate thighs.
- Do choose swimwear with graphic interest -- vertical stripes, colorblocking -- strategically placed to draw the eye up.
- Don't wear a teeny-weeny bikini bottom. The less fabric on bottom, the fleshier you'll look from the waist down.
8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure
By Cynthia Nellis, About.com
The idea of high-cut legs on your swimsuit may make you uncomfortable, but they are a flattering way to make your legs look miles long. Here are more Do's and Don'ts for swimwear:
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- Balance Figure with Color, Fitted Pieces
- Think Fit and Flare
- Find Jeans That Flatter
- Put Prints on Your Smallest Feature
- Go for a Raised Waist
- Pick a Pretty Neckline
- Light on Top, Dark on Bottom
- Choose Slimming Swimwear
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