How to Choose the Best Bikini for Your Body Type: The SWIMSARA Fit & Style Guide

Let’s be real: the right bikini doesn’t just fit—it transforms. At SWIMSARA, we believe that every body is a beach body, and the secret to feeling sexy and unstoppable is finding swimwear that makes you glow from the inside out. That’s why we’ve created this ultimate guide to help you choose the best bikini for your body type—with support, style, and our signature tan-through magic built right in.

Why Fit + Style = Confidence

It’s not about hiding anything. It’s about highlighting everything that makes you feel powerful, beautiful, and bold. With the right bikini cut and support, you can walk into summer radiating self-love and looking luxe.

Find Your Fit with SWIMSARA

1. Hourglass (Curvy & Balanced) You’ve got that natural balance between bust and hips with a defined waist—lucky you, most styles were made for you!

• Best picks: Triangle tops, wrap tops, high-waisted bottoms, and cheeky cuts

• Style tip: Show off your waistline with wrap tops or belts. Let your curves lead the way.

2. Pear Shape (Wider Hips, Smaller Bust) Highlight your upper half and elongate those legs.

• Best picks: Push-up or padded tops, halters, high-cut thong or side-tie bottoms

• Style tip: Go bold on top—prints, ruffles, or brights to draw the eye upward.

3. Athletic (Straight Frame, Toned Body) Add dimension and show off that sculpted silhouette.

• Best picks: Bandeaus, ruffled tops, ruched or scrunch bottoms, triangle cuts

• Style tip: Play with textures and colors to create soft, curve-enhancing illusions.

4. Petite (Small Frame, Shorter Height) Keep it sleek and elongate that body.

• Best picks: Thin straps, high-cut bottoms, string bikinis, plunge tops

• Style tip: Stick to smaller prints and vertical lines to give the illusion of length.

5. Plus Size / Curvy You’re built to shine, so support and shape are everything.

• Best picks: Underwire tops, wrap styles, high-waisted bottoms with ruching

• Style tip: Don’t shy from bold prints—just find the structure that supports your radiance.

Fit Tips for Every Body:

• Adjustable straps and ties are your BFF.

• Go for double-lined, high-quality fabrics that sculpt and smooth.

• Trust your feel-good instinct—if it feels sexy and supportive, it is the one.

Tan-Through + Size-Inclusive = Total Glow-Up Every SWIMSARA bikini is designed with our signature tan-through mesh—because your glow deserves to shine through. And our sizing is inclusive because every body deserves to find its perfect fit.

Ready to find your dream bikini?

Shop now and discover swimwear that’s designed to fit you—not the other way around.