 | Aleta Williams owns Aleta’s Bras and Lingerie, located at 5601 E. Central (SE Corner of Central & Edgemoor) in East Wichita, offers almost 50-years of experience fitting bras and giving the very best customer service. Aleta’s carries several lines of fashionable swimwear including Gottex, Miracle Suit, and Carol Woir. Aleta also works with ladies who have had breast surgeries, mastectomies, and lumpectomies. You can contact Aleta by phone at (316) 682-0132. |
Intimate Apparel
2009-05-01 11:45:00
Helping with plus size swimwear
Question: You’ve done great with purchasing a swimsuit this year, but what if you don’t have that perfect body; can you help with plus sizes?
Answer: Sure, and I agree most of us don’t have the model figure so commonly seen on TV or in magazine ads, so here are some tips to help with that not so perfect body. First of all try on your old swimsuit. Make notes on what you like about it and what you don’t. Does it gap or pinch? Does the bust fit well? Does it ride up? If the leg openings were different or maybe if the back was higher would it look more flattering?
Think about the rest of your wardrobe. Buying a swimsuit is like buying any other outfit. Which necklines look the best on your body? What kind of underwear is the most flattering for you? What are your three best colors?
Measure yourself or better yet have a professional help measure, maybe someone who specializes in bras or underwear. Measure your bust, waist, hips, and low hip so that you can check size charts before you go to the store and make sure that the bathing suit you choose will fit well.
If you’re comfortable buying online you can check web sites for your favorite stores, but check local retailers as well so that you can see a wider selection before you buy. If you are online look for web sites that let you shop by body type, and ones that have pictures of plus size models in the swimsuits so that you get a better idea of what it will look like on you.
But I highly recommend going to local retailers that sell plus sized swimsuits to try on the styles and colors that you think will be flattering. Wear a shoe with a heel that day and a thong so that you can see what it will look like. If it doesn’t do anything for you, don’t buy it!
Shop for plus size swimwear the same way you would shop for an outfit. Find a skirt or shorts that match the suit, and cute shoes with a raised heel to wear with your new suit. Avoid putting on a shapeless tent. Instead, look for a beaded tunic or plunging halter. Choose a chunky bracelet or summery necklace to complete the ensemble and then strut your way to the nearest pool to show off your curves.
