Beachwear for your body shape: Inverted triangle
Also known as the ‘strawberry’ shape, body shapes do somewhat resemble a complicated fruit cocktail at times (pardon the pun).
If your frame is relative to a punnet of the Wimbledon favourite then you have an inverted triangle or ‘V’ shaped body: broad shoulders, large bust with narrower hips. The key to dressing an inverted triangle shape is to create balance between your upper torso and lower body.
Keep to bikini bottoms with brighter colours and bolder prints in order to attract attention to your lower body and create proportionality between your hips and shoulders.
Halter and v-neck swimsuits equally help shoulders to appear less broad, and lighter coloured swimsuits also work well to create the illusion of a more balanced figure.
Whether you’re hitting the pebbly shores of Brighton or delighting in the white sanded bliss of Barbados, take inspiration from our top beachwear picks to suit your body shape.
Who said beachwear boffin was uncool?
Missoni Colorado Kaftan Top, £539 £379, available at mytheresa.com
Seafolly Goddess Halter Top, £46 £27, available at my-wardrobe.com
Zimmerman Nude Gold Tube Swimsuit, £149 £59, available at my-wardrobe.com
Paul Smith Swim Floral Tie Side Brief, £52 £31, available at my-wardrobe.com
Emilio Pucci Print Neckholder Swimsuit, £310 £219, available at mytheresa.com
Author: Farhana Nazir
Lover of Italian food, cold mornings and chatting over hazardous amounts of coffee about controversial fashion matters.
Farhana started off wanting to be a barrister, but fast realised they’re not as fashionable with those wigs! Her goal for 2012? To finally deliver talks on the importance of cupcakes in nations where Danish pastries still rule!
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