Fashion Article: Most Flattering Swimwear for Women with Wide Hips

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Women with hips and thighs that are bigger and wider than their shoulders used to have a hard time shopping for beach clothes but with the advent of plus size swimwear, they now have many choices to to go through. Gone are the days where they would rather wear a t-shirt and shorts to cover their whole body. Now plus size women can flaunt their bodies on the beach. There are various plus size swimsuit styles which have been created to make a curvy woman look sexier and attractive.

So if you are a plus size women with wide hips, here are two options to consider to choose the most flattering swimwear for your shape: the first option involves covering the areas you are most uncomfortable with and the other option involves wearing swimsuits that would create an illusion of longer and leaner legs.

You can place a sarong or sash over your swimsuit to conceal the width of your hips. This is particularly effective if you have a high cut bottom swimsuit. There are also swimsuits that have miniskirts and these can hide wide hips if they are in darker shades or colors. As much as possible your swimsuit must not have huge patterns or designs especially in the hip and thigh area because this will make them appear even wider than they are. Designs or patterns should be kept for the upper area of the bathing suit, while darker colors should be in the lower area. Swimsuits that have vertical stripes or lines will give an illusion of a slender figure. It is also better for some women to wear a one-piece swimwear instead of a two-piece swimsuit because this will also help hide the size of the hips. With the right cut, you can feel taller, more slender and sexier.

The color of the swimwear you choose is also important. It is a blessing that plus size swimsuits now can be found in various colors and patterns that would appeal to women of all tastes and age. Choosing the right color is equally important as the right cut and design. The hip area should have darker colors while the upper area should have a lighter shade. Women with small bust lines should wear swimsuits with lighter color or huge patterns on the upper part so as to create an illusion of a bigger bust line.

Any woman should be able to enjoy going to the beach and get a tan. They should also enjoy the coolness of the water especially during summer time. Before, women would rather miss the opportunity to enjoy the beach because they do not have the right body or a great swimsuit. The advent of plus size clothes are really a blessing because nowadays, women with a larger frame can feel just as sexy and confident as slimmer people. They can accentuate assets and downplay problem areas. Summer is just around the corner so it is better to shop for the sexy, colorful and attractive plus size swimwear that will make one a smashing sight to behold at the beach.

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About the author: Sassy Sarah is the founder of Pasazz.net, a plus size clothing portal online since 2003 which provide curvy with with an extensive shopping guide, fashion tips and updates on sales. Check out the plus size swimwear section to find a list of stores that specialize in swimsuits for the fuller figure.