https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:45:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943947 Wed, 29 May 2013 14:06:58 +0000 Lyrebirdgully 943947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s a total bummer about the We Are Handsome costumes<br /> having no bra (or, more recently, no bra in larger sizes). I have the same frustration&nbsp;with Black Milk. Those firms could make a fortune if they&nbsp; added some structure to their swimwear. I occasionally&nbsp;drop into the boutique attached to the fashion school where the We Are Handsome<br /> designers did their training; and last time, I had a good long whinge to the student&nbsp;on duty about the lack of a bra in the gorgeous WA Handsome cossies on the rack.&nbsp;I don’t think she got it; she probably thought she was being helpful when she&nbsp;suggested that “you could always wear a normal bra underneath” ( !?!) :(</p> <p>AG, IMO an underwire bra is non-negotiable for a full bust. &nbsp;You wouldn’t wear a saggy bra under your&nbsp;clothes, so why pick something rudimentary, unsophisticated and ineffectual for your swimsuit, when your bust is at its most visible? Cossies with “moulding” “bandeaux” “padding”<br /> etc are disappointing&nbsp;- they tend to flatten and lower the bust, producing an<br /> older matronly vibe - not to mention appearing&nbsp;to shorten/thicken&nbsp;the waist. But&nbsp;the Freya bra designs, (I’ve seen quite a few different ones online) look sensational,&nbsp;and I&nbsp;am not surprised to hear people say&nbsp;they are flattering. Of course once you have the bra, any bottom can go with&nbsp;it, no need to stick with a matching one. Every swimsuit firm seems to have a&nbsp;slew of bottoms in every cut and degree of coverage. &nbsp;And lots have softer fabric at the top and sides, so muffin&nbsp;top is by no means inevitable. e.g.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418067&amp;PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446580652&amp;R=759258409294&amp;P_name=Carmen+Marc+Valvo&amp;N=306418067&amp;bmUID=jXGZWgB">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....ID=jXGZWgB</a></p> <p>Hunting for underwire bras, here are some less predictable swimsuit styles–</p> <p>No muffin top with these soft banded pants( I like the&nbsp;citrus variant):</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jets.com.au/shop/browse/c-d-u-wire-bikini">https://www.jets.com.au/shop/b.....ire-bikini</a></p> <p>Saks have some interesting designer costumes. These strapsremind me of your black MD bra:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418067&amp;PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446578077&amp;R=474261521251&amp;P_name=Zimmermann&amp;N=306418067&amp;bmUID=jXG.KiG">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....ID=jXG.KiG</a></p> <p>Check out these groovy back straps:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418067&amp;PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446571384&amp;R=843953206323&amp;P_name=Spanx&amp;N=306418067&amp;bmUID=jXH8KBh">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....ID=jXH8KBh</a></p> <p>Empire tie front - super flattering:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418067&amp;PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446561121&amp;R=74533908836&amp;P_name=Badgley+Mischka&amp;N=306418067&amp;bmUID=jXH0ur1">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....ID=jXH0ur1</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943867 Wed, 29 May 2013 10:45:41 +0000 Missey 943867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS&nbsp; I love the We Are Handsome suits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943864 Wed, 29 May 2013 10:44:19 +0000 Missey 943864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the retro vibe of these suits...they come in many colors and are super durable.&nbsp; The fit is great too!</p> <p><a href="http://www.esther-williams.com/web-page_2.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.esther-williams.com/web-page_2.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943823 Wed, 29 May 2013 07:44:49 +0000 Irene 943823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rachylou, I actually think the bikini is friendlier to the short-waisted/short torso gals than the one-piece! There's always too much fabric in the one-piece for me, and I don't have such a short torso to begin with!</p> <p>A low-rise bikini bottom lengthens a torso, but I understand that it also leaves the tummy area uncovered, which might not please everybody </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943700 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:35:48 +0000 annagybe 943700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a speciality swim store not to far from me. I think I just need to suck it up go there. My last super cute swimsuit came from there.<br />&nbsp;I would love a We Are Handsome printed swimsuit, but they look like they have no boob support.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.google.com/search?q=we+are+handsome+one+piece&amp;client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=PVulUee5N6m9ygGMxoDgDQ&amp;ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&amp;biw=1309&amp;bih=694">http://www.google.com/search?q.....sch&#038;s</a></p> <p>Although it's probably all moot. When swimming in the tropics I wear a long sleeve rash guard. Beach and pool side I wear a long sleeve cover-up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943615 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:09:35 +0000 bj1111 943615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you would rock a one shouldered ruched swimsuit or a plunging neckline one piece. American apparel may have on with only a string tie in the back preventing side boob sighting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943610 Tue, 28 May 2013 23:55:51 +0000 ElleH 943610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the bikini but that would give me major muffin top. Worse than a low rise bikini. A higher rise like on the Zoe Report might work better. It would have to come all &nbsp;the way past the pooch to the waist &amp; sized up enough not to dig in there either. I find it easier just to go low. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943595 Tue, 28 May 2013 23:33:08 +0000 K. Period. 943595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, you are more of an hourglass than I am, so I say go ahead and try. I'm an IT and no matter how I try, those types of bottoms are a disaster on me. They may cover my belly, but they take away every last bit of a hint of a waist that I have.</p> <p>Portland has a little swimsuit company called Popina that sells a lot of mix and match suits of their own design, including some fun retro style <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.popinaswimwear.com/tankini-swimsuit-swimwear-c-38.html">tankinis</a>. Be sure to click through on the style to see the different colors and patterns, because there is a lot available that doesn't show up on the front page. You could check them out the next time that you are in Portland. &nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: Denise, someone (you)&nbsp;has to buy that tank NOW. That is amazing. So Ursula Andress. Swoon!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943508 Tue, 28 May 2013 22:09:32 +0000 rachylou 943508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, Hil, the crochet bathing suit is fantastic. As is the plunging one, Rae. That's pretty hot.</p> <p>I really loathe the bikini. I think they're unfriendly to the short waisted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943504 Tue, 28 May 2013 21:55:56 +0000 Rambling Ann 943504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heaps of tankini styles at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.titlenine.com/category/swim/bikini-and-tankini-swimwear.do?nType=1">Title Nine</a>. &nbsp;The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.titlenine.com/product/605200.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&amp;page=2&amp;from=fn#.UaUoAuA0pR4">Maholo</a> is a tankini AND boy short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943497 Tue, 28 May 2013 21:50:09 +0000 texstyle 943497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like rae, I go for higher waisted bottoms to fit right in the middle of the pooch area - this seems to hold it in a bit and detract from it - still under my belly button so it's not too torso shortening (at least I don't think so). I always size up in swim suits for comfort and image. Can't stand tight synthetic material in the heat. Some bottoms have an option to sort of fold them down if you want by providing color/pattern on both sides at the top of the bikini area&nbsp;and I always look for those as they give me options depending on how I'm feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943486 Tue, 28 May 2013 21:37:02 +0000 Echo 943486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retro one-piece suits are quite on trend, and I don't think there's anything better to flatter a less-than-flat tummy. A two-piece invariably cuts you off in the midsection SOMEWHERE, and depending on a person's type of less-than-flat tummy, that is usually a bad thing. IMO, people who can wear two piece suits (tankinis being the exception) do NOT have tummy issues; they just think they do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943471 Tue, 28 May 2013 21:17:38 +0000 Irene 943471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know your body proportions that well, but high-waisted boyshorts might shorten the torso and flatten the butt (unless you have a rounder butt). A flat butt and a short torso make your tummy look larger in proportion. Not to mention how big boobs will affect this tricky equation...</p> <p>Personally, I don't have a prominent belly most of the time yet feel like I do in one-pieces. Never tried a tankini, but it's hard enough for me to find bikini cup-sized tops with big cups and narrow bands. </p> <p>And Freya is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943100 Tue, 28 May 2013 08:20:18 +0000 Hil 943100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my favourite : <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/285978645060031465/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/285978645060031465/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943083 Tue, 28 May 2013 05:52:30 +0000 CocoLion 943083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am crazy about this suit:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/sun-deck-solids-monokini-swimdress/vp/v=1/1544746648.htm?folderID=2534374302166571&amp;fm=hearts-shopbysize-viewall&amp;navFolderId=2534374302166539">http://www.shopbop.com/sun-dec.....5343743021</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943078 Tue, 28 May 2013 04:51:40 +0000 CocoLion 943078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for one that is higher on the waist. &nbsp;High-waisted and retro. &nbsp;Your legs will look so long in this silhouette! &nbsp;The one you've linked to&nbsp;looks like it ends mid-belly which will create muffin top. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943064 Tue, 28 May 2013 03:42:17 +0000 Mia 943064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ruching is always good. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-943053 Tue, 28 May 2013 02:58:53 +0000 rae 943053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pooch in front, and I like a bottom that either rides low on the hip bones or that comes up right to the middle of the pooch. For some reason, if it goes over the top, it really accentuates it.&nbsp;</p> <p>While looking for my own suit, I also found this post. I know neither of us are moms, but I enjoyed the tips. Her conclusion was that a plunging neckline was the best to distract from the tummy.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aintnomomjeans.com/2011/05/the-skinny-on-post-partum-swimwear.html">http://www.aintnomomjeans.com/.....mwear.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-942974 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:54:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 942974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boy if there's one thing I can't possibly give one tidbit of useful advice on, it's swimsuits. All I can say is gorgeous colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-942934 Mon, 27 May 2013 23:38:39 +0000 sarah 942934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I think it just all depends on what you feel comfortable in. I bought some boy shorts earlier this winter for a trip MX, and ended up decided that I just am not accepting enough of my body to pull them off. But I am pretty critical of my body, I'm afraid, and suffer pretty major body image issues. So, give them a shot and see what you think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-942923 Mon, 27 May 2013 23:28:22 +0000 Angie 942923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I don't think tankinis are unfashionable at all! Not on trend, but certainly NOT dated and unstylish. </p> <p>To answer your question, it all depends on the cut of the boyshorts. A higher waistband (rise) is better for the mid section but shortens the torso. A lower rise gives the torso a fab length but can increase muffin top. </p> <p>I LOVE Freya bikinis and adore the one you posted. You've just got to keep on trying the styles you like to see which one will work. And it often helps to size up. A larger fit can look more slimming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-942887 Mon, 27 May 2013 22:10:34 +0000 Sara L. 942887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's hard to say how it will look before trying it on because it depends on where the top of the bikini bottom hits your stomach. &nbsp;&nbsp;I have a belly pouch and those sorts of bikinis actually look worse because they cut directly across the softest part of my belly and&nbsp;accentuate&nbsp;the pouch. &nbsp;Low rise bikinis work best for me because they hit lower than my pouch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-942882 Mon, 27 May 2013 22:06:38 +0000 Suz 942882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If tankini is what you want, you can still get them at Land's End. I do not know if they would qualify as "cool" but they do have a sportier line that is stylish in a sporty way, if you know what i mean -- sort of like the suit you linked to.&nbsp;</p> <p>Swimsuits. OY. The bane of all our existence.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not sure about boyshorts. It would depend where they hit -- sort of like jeans, I'd imagine. Hit the wrong place and it could result in muffin top. Being short legged, I fear them for other reasons...they make me look even stumpier. But otherwise, I like them. I mean I like them in theory. And it's worth a try.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swimsuit-for-the-less-than-flat-of-tummy#post-942873 Mon, 27 May 2013 21:55:32 +0000 annagybe 942873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not have a flat tummy. All my swimsuits are tankinis and three years old. Tankinis seem to be out of fashion. I haven't found a really cool, interesting one piece either. I remember Angie raving about Freya's. Could I get away with something like this.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/freya-fever-low-rise-boyshorts/3487127?origin=related-3487127-2379759-1-4-2-Rich%20Relevence&amp;PageCategoryId=PP">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/fr.....2379759-1-</a></p> <p>This is what inspired me.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thezoereport.com/fashionable-high-waist-bikinis/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=thezoereport&amp;utm_campaign=TZR%3A%206%20Super-Hot%20High-Waist%20Bikinis%20Ad%3A%20Saks%20Affiliate">http://www.thezoereport.com/fa.....l&#038;utm</a></p> <p>But the Topshop one is sold out in my size and polka dots aren't my thing. The others were just eh. </p>