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Essence - Found: the best swimsuit for your body: it's summertime and the living is easy. But finding the perfect swimsuit usually is not—until now. Whether

boy-shaped beauty

Sexy cutouts create instant curves. High-on-the-thigh suits also give this body type the illusion of an hourglass figure.

* Decorative bikini tops will make your bosom appear fuller. Bikinis n general are , great for this body type.

* Avoid one-piece suits in solid colors or those with vertical stripes. These can make you look even leaner

* Opt for Brazilian-cut bottoms or those with string-tie sides, suggests Linda Becket, undergarment fit expert. They give instant curves.

curva-licious hips and thighs

Skirted bottom swimsuits are perfect for those with pear--smaller on top, bigger on the bottom--shapes.

* Try a plunging V-neck or sweetheart neckline, which makes your body appear to be more proportioned.

* Trick the eye by pairing a lighter-color top with a darker solid bottom, suggests Barri Littlejohn, celebrity fashion stylist.

* "Shop for a mid-to-high-cut brief rather than a low-cut leg or boy short," advises Becker.

waist management

Don't think you can wear a two-piece? Tankinis offer the freedom of a bikini and are ideal if you're self-conscious about your midsection.

* Also consider swimsuits with a tummy-control panel; it's like a built-in girdle.

* Look for suits with ruching at the tummy, a small detail that provides substantial camouflage.

* Don't forget about cover-ups. Tunics, sarongs and even swim shorts are stylish ways to mask your middle.

busty babe

Halter-top bikinis show off a little cleavage and offer additional support.

* Opt for extra support; underwire tops or molded cups are a staple for this body type.

* Avoid strapless, bandeau or triangle tops, which typically offer minimal or flimsy coverage.

* Littlejohn stresses the importance of mixing it up. "Don't be afraid to mix and match separates to best suit your attributes," she says. Both J.Crew (jcrew.com) and Lands' End (landsend.com) offer swimwear separates.

boy-shaped beauty sexy accents create feminine curves for your lean frame

(Left) Jeweled empire-waist one-piece, $96, by I.f. Reversible tie-bottom two-piece top, $59, and bottom, $45, by Sunsets Separates.

Curva-licious hips and thighs flatter your "better" half in the right places with darker bottoms

(Left) Spandex-nylon suit, $80, by Christina. (Right) Nylon-blend geometric-stripe one-piece, $152, by Gottex. For details, see Where to Buy.

Waist management tone your tummy instantly with ruching and faux-wrap details

(Left) Spandex-blend surplice shirred maillot, $88, by Anne Cole Collection. (Right) Lycra-blend halter-tie one-piece, $78, by It Figures!

Busty babe proper support is key to accentuate an chest

(Left) Lycra-blend halter one-piece with ruched middle, $80, by Lands' End. (Right) Spandex-blend color-blocked one-piece with ring accent, $54, by Christina.

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