Feel Confident When You Hit the Beach

Having just return from a trip to sunny Cuba I have realised more than ever how important the right swimwear is. You want to feel relaxed sipping your pina colada at the poolside bar not worried about whether you bikini is holding you up or if you are in danger of having to send a recovery time to remove swimsuit that has recently become wedged up your nether regions. Those are just the practicalities you also want to look good and feel confident that although you may not have the body of a nubile 20 year old you still are looking pretty good.

 

It seems the range of swimwear has now extended from the classic bikini or one piece swimsuit. You can now also choose a tankini or one of those trendy looking cutout one pieces, also known a monokini. One pieces are back in vogue and many of us have breathed a sigh of relief. Bikinis are great for lying by a pool or on the beach but if you fancy watersports, swimming or have to run around after kids a one piece is much more forgiving, especially if it comes with a matching cover up.

 

A few tips when you are buying swimwear

 

• Swimwear can often be sized a little small so you might have to go a size up especially if you have a long body and want a one piece.
• Go for quality, the last thing you want is swimwear that doesn’t keep its shape. Sagging bottoms that resemble a nappy are not flattering.
• If you do feel a little self conscious about wandering around in your swimwear then invest is some sort of cover up, shirts or skirts are great. Part of looking good in swimwear is standing up straight and walking about with confidence.
• Patterns are very flattering, they cover a multitude of lumps and bumps. Trying to blend in to the background in plain block colours doesn’t make you disappear.

 

I know that trying swimwear can be a slightly traumatic but once you have a cracked it you will feel fantastic on your holidays whether you are in Barbados or Brighton.