The hell that is swimwear shopping!!

It wins third in things I hate doing…pipped to the post by bikini wax and root canal!

The lights are always unflattering, you seem to swell to twice your normal size, and you could have sworn your cellulite has doubled since last time you checked. Sounding familiar? Well girls you’re not alone…I am yet to find anyone who skips into the changing room with an arm full of bikini’s and walks out feeling just as happy. Well maybe Gisele?

So follow our top styling tips to ease some of the shopping pain, and find the perfect swimsuit to match your shape:

Big Boobs:

Halternecks and wide straps are your friend, stringy straps are the enemy! You need to feel like you are wearing a bra, if not it’s not supportive enough.

Seafolly, $184.90  ASOS, $73

Big hips:

Draw attention upwards with details, prints, and colours:

Capriosca,$143  Tigerlily, $219.95

Small boobs:

Create some shape with dramaic lines, detailed fabric and clashing prints:

Target, $59  ASOS, $60  Surfstitch, $89.99

Tummy Trouble:

Don’t go for the all black swim suit to cover up your tum. That big expanse of black, will only make you look wider. Try one of these gorgeous numbers, that will give you all the stylish camoflague you need and create some beautiful shape:

Jets, $169  Isola by Megan Gale at Sunburn, $219.95

Then add some essentials, a load of sunscreen and you are good to go:

Bag, The Beach People, $22, Sunglasses, ShopBop, $339.91, Hat, Tigerlily at SurfStitch, $69.95

Kimono, ASOS, $74

Enjoy, and if you need us just sos on admin@rubyslippersstyling.com.au, we’re here to take the pain out of shopping!