MINIMIZE YOUR HIPS

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Swim Mini � the plus size swim mini is todays take on yesterdays swim dress. Young and flirty, this skirted bathing suit style offers a bit of coverage in just the right area.

Side shirring focuses the eye on the waistline, and the ruffle skirt skims over the thigh area creating the illusion of a narrower hip and longer leg. Take a look at the lingerie style swim mini (style #67165W) to see how the plus size swim mini can showcase a wider hip to its best advantage.

Jogger � the plus size jogger is perfect for an active lifestyle. Its generally contrasting top and bottom, usually a patterned top and solid short in one piece or two, breaks up your silhouette and focuses attention away from the hip area. Check out our Santa Cruz (style #78572WA) or the Delta Burke color stripe version (style #31161W) to see how effective these functional plus size bathing suits can be.

Swim Dress � now you can be hip without appearing hippy in your swim suit. Today�s plus size swim dresses are fashion forward and more streamlined and flattering than ever before. Look for an A-line cut that comes in tighter under the bust line and falls gently away to conceal tummy and hip areas. You�ll see why the Hilo (style #IO4519-08X) is one of best-selling swim dresses this season.

If you are bigger on the bottom than the top: pear shaped plus size women benefit from calling attention to the top half of the body, drawing the eye upward. Try a plus size one piece bathing suit with a patterned top and solid color bottom like Always For Me Chic Collection Ocho Rios suit, or opt for a solid colored, plus sized one piece cossie with a deep neckline to elongate the face and neckline like Always For Me Chic Collection Twist Front Solid Bandeau. Two-piece bathing suits also work well for the triangle shape, especially skirted versions that float prettily over the legs in a variety of lengths. Look for a plus size women�s bather with detail that calls attention to the area directly under the bust.