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How do I pick the right swimsuit for my body type as a woman?

Hannah Park
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Hannah Park is a professional stylist and personal shopper with experience in e-comm styling, celebrity styling and personal styling. She runs an LA-based styling company, The Styling Agent, where she focuses on understanding each individual she works with, and crafting wardrobes according to their needs.

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You can't go wrong with high-waisted swimsuit bottoms, which look flattering on all body types. If you have a small bust, opt for an off-the-shoulder swimsuit top.

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I want something that isn't revealing or tight. Are there medium sleeve tee-shirts with boy swim shorts I can wear as a girl?

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There are boy swim clothes that girls can wear, but the tops tend to be loose and baggy in the places where it is uncomfortable, but tight in the chest. Boy swim shorts are good, but quite baggy in the crotch and tight on the hips.

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How can I build body confidence when my mom pressures me to feel confident, but I don't?

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Building body confidence is challenging, and external pressure to feel confident won't necessarily achieve that. It's important to focus on your own journey by challenging negative self-talk and appreciating your body. If working out boosts your confidence, pursue it. Additionally, wearing nice undergarments can be a small but effective way to improve how you feel about yourself.

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What if I'm with my teenage sister who only cares about flaunting her body?

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Try wearing a cover-up. It looks fashionable, and it can cover up the parts of you that you're insecure about.

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I always want to cover up my body due to my severe lack of confidence and self-esteem. What swim suit is the best for that?

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It definitely depends on you and what you want to cover. Look for a one-piece, and possibly one with an attached skirt.

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Is it appropriate to wear a sports bra for swimming?

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Yes, you can wear a sports bra for swimming if it makes you feel comfortable.

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What if I don't have a cover-up and don't have the time to get one?

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If you don’t have a coverup, you can use a baggy or oversized shirt as an alternative. Use anything that billows and you don't mind getting wet and chlorinated.

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How can I become more comfortable wearing a two-piece swimsuit around guys?

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You might consider a swim cover-up, tankini, or one-piece swimsuit to feel more comfortable. Choosing a style that makes you feel confident can help ease your discomfort when men are around.

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Are women's one-piece swimsuits more difficult to put on than men's trunks?

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Yes, they can be more difficult because one-piece swimsuits often require careful adjustment around the body and sometimes tying at the back, while men's trunks can be easily pulled on like regular shorts.

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How can I achieve a more masculine look in a swimsuit if my body shape is more feminine?

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You might consider wearing a surf shirt or explore gender-neutral or gender-affirming swimwear brands like TomboyX and Outplay.

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What do I do if I'm afraid my friends are going to laugh at me? I showed them and they made awkward faces. I don't know if I want to wear it anymore. What do I do?

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Then those people aren't your friends. Your real friends wouldn't ever judge you. However, it's different if you dislike the swimsuit. If you dislike it, then pick something else out. However, if you still want to wear it, then don't hang around them.

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