How to choose your swimsuit according to your body shape? Complete guide 2026
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Choosing your swimsuit isn't always easy: between cuts, colors, and materials, it's easy to get lost. However, one simple rule changes everything: adapting the cut to your body shape to feel beautiful, comfortable, and enhance your natural silhouette.
Here's our complete guide to finding the perfect swimsuit, no matter your figure.
1. A-shape body (wide hips, narrow shoulders)
The goal: rebalance the proportions between the upper and lower body.
- To prefer: ruffled top, plunging neckline, low-rise bottom or shorts
- To avoid: ruffled bottoms, overly elaborate high-waisted briefs
2. H-shape body (shoulders and hips aligned, undefined waist)
Here, we play with volume to create curves.
- To prefer: one-piece with cutouts, high-waisted bikini, ruffles on the hips
- To avoid: overly straight cuts, without details
3. X-shape body (balanced silhouette, defined waist)
A harmonious silhouette that suits almost all cuts.
- To prefer: high-waisted bikini, plunging one-piece, racerback
- To avoid: nothing in particular, it's time to be daring!
4. O-shape body (harmonious curves, generous stomach and hips)
The focus is primarily on support and comfort.
- To prefer: shaping one-piece, high-waisted bikini, underwire top
- To avoid: overly skimpy Brazilian briefs, overly thin materials
5. V-shape body (wide shoulders, narrow hips)
The goal is to draw attention to the lower body.
- To prefer: simple top (triangle or bandeau), ruffled bottom, shorts
- To avoid: ruffled or padded-shoulder tops
Summary table
| Body Shape | Recommended Top | Recommended Bottom | Cut to Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ruffles, plunging neckline | Low-rise, shorts | Ruffled bottoms |
| H | Cutouts, asymmetrical | High-waisted, ruffles | Straight cut |
| X | All styles | All styles | None |
| O | Underwire, support | High-waisted, wide | Skimpy briefs |
| V | Triangle, bandeau | Ruffles, shorts | Ruffled tops |
Not sure what your body shape is yet? Tell us in the comments, we'll be happy to advise you, or discover our collection, designed to suit all body types.