What Your Don't Know About Bikinis

Many women are a little uncomfortable wearing bikini swimwear. If you've got bulges anywhere, the bikini will show it off! But going to the beach and not focusing on yourself will reveal an essential truth: hardly anyone will be staring at your problems and, besides, no one's perfect. Even swimsuit models in the magazines and on TV have been air brushed here and there (though you are unlikely to see them at your local pool or at the beach).

Bikini swimwear is definitely a hotter item than regular swimsuits these days, judging by the selections of bikini swimwear in most stores. Most women would rather wear a two piece than a one-piece as you get more tan and can look sexy doing it. It's just that showing more skin can be embarrassing if you are less than satisfied with your body shape. Hey, that's what one-piece suits are for. You can stay with a darker color with some tummy control if needed.

There are many types of bikinis: bandeau top, halter top, triangle top, boy short bottom, Brazilian cut bottom, thong, g-string mini, mini, micro and hardly anything at all. There are bikinis for pregnant woman that use top and bottom draping to smooth the silhouette. There are mastectomy suits with insertable pad pockets.

Thong bikinis are also now very popular bikini swimwear. Thong bikinis have a strap and just a little cloth in front and behind. The top is usually very skimpy to match. If you are looking for goddess swimwear and you can bring it off -the thong bikini is for you.

There is a whole industry with styles just for babies and toddlers. Beach prints with seashells or fishes and waves are always popular. Let's not forget the swimwear with the prints of Disney characters like Nemo from Finding Nemo or Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Two-piece suits can be worn at any age although on the very young its just cute--but not necessary. Little boys like swimwear with prints of Spiderman and the X-Men, etc.

Larger-breasted women will want something with straps or a halter-unless it is a very well fitted tube top. Most designers sell separates to match your top and bottom exactly. For smaller breasted women just make sure you buy for your breast size. Triangle tops enable you to adjust the fit somewhat. If you want to alter your breast shape, look into silicone gel bra enhancers which can be worn under your bathing suit top.

By Gene Brenner