Picking out a swimsuit should be an exciting and empowering experience! At Andie, we believe true style starts with feeling comfortable in your own skin—embracing who you are and celebrating what makes you unique. When you dress for your body type, you’re not just looking your best—you’re radiating confidence from within. Let’s dive into discovering your body type and the swimsuit styles that will make you feel amazing.
How to Measure yourself:
Hourglass Shape
If your shoulders and hips measurements are similar to each other and you have a defined waist shape, you likely have an hourglass body. This body shape is all about balance, so the key to dressing for this body type is to highlight the naturally defined waist while maintaining proportion between the bust and hips.
What To Wear:
- Sweetheart necklines and strapless one pieces work well with this body type
- Underwire or balconette tops for structured support
- High-waisted bikinis for a retro, balanced look
Andie Pieces to Try:
The Bermuda Top & The High Waist Bikini Bottom
Triangle Shape
If your hips are wider than your shoulders, you have an inverted triangle or pear body type. For the triangle or pear shape, it’s important to call attention to the upper body to balance out the hips. Since the hips are wider, this body type works nicely with flare styles that accommodate a curvy bottom.
What To Wear:
- Plunging Necklines and square necks draw attention upward
- High-cut bottoms to elongate legs
- One-piece suits with side cutouts for a slimming effect
Andie Pieces to Try:
The Havana Bikini Top & The 90s High Waist Bottom
Rectangle Shape
If your shoulders, waist and hip measure similar to each other, you fall under the rectangle body type. The key to dressing a rectangle body shape is to create volume as much as possible and create the illusion of curves.
What To Wear:
- Triangle tops and one pieces to wider broaden the shoulders and give a wider appearance at the upper body.
- A-line and flare skirts to help create volume at the legs
- Tie-side or ruched bottoms to create curves
Andie Pieces to Try:
Andie X Lands’ End Tugless Fiji Swim Dress
The Maddalena Top & The Sicily Bottom
Inverted Triangle Shape
The inverted triangle body type has broader shoulders than the hips.The goal is to balance proportions by softening the upper body while adding volume and definition to the lower half.
What To Wear:
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Halter or scoop neck tops to soften shoulder width
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High-cut bottoms or A-line skirts to add volume to the hips
- Deep V Swimsuits draw attention to the waist, lengthening the torso.
