{"id":2013,"date":"2015-05-07T11:16:58","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T11:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ukswimwear.com\/blog\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2025-07-03T12:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:08:56","slug":"guide-to-buying-swimwear-for-rectangle-body-shapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukswimwear.com\/blog\/guide-to-buying-swimwear-for-rectangle-body-shapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Buying Swimwear For Rectangle Body Shapes"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is the best body shape for swimwear? Probably the answer will be this: A X-shape hourglass figure. However, most common body shape in Britain is\u00a0Rectangle,\u00a0<\/strong>according to a study of the MMU. What does a rectangle body shape mean?<\/strong> It means\u00a0your bust, waist and hips are about the same size. If you think you respond to this body type,\u00a0have a read at this post to find out How\u00a0to do the Best of your Swimwear if you’re a rectangle body shape.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get the Ultimate Hourglass Shape with a Cut-Out Swimsuit<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Not only cut out swimsuits are one of the top trends<\/a> in 2015, but also a great way to\u00a0draw a waist and create the illusion of an\u00a0hourglass\u00a0shape.\u00a0Gottex Stardust Cut Out Swimsuit<\/a> (\u00a3139.95) &\u00a0Vacanze Italiane Blue Leopard Monokini<\/a> (\u00a3109.95).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Drive the attention to your centre top<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If you want to go for printed swimsuits, always try to drive attention to the centre top of your body. Angled stripes will enhance your bust for a narrow waist effect!\u00a0Gottex Anguilla Contour Swimsuit<\/a> (\u00a3144.95), Little Kiss City Swimsuit<\/a> (\u00a369.95) &\u00a0Gottex Emerald Boa Halter Neck Swimsuit<\/a> (\u00a3137.95).<\/em><\/p>\n

A front tie bikini top makes a huge difference<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It’s amazing how a tiny front tie changes the way a bikini top looks on you. It doesn’t matter whether you’re busty or athletic. Go for a bikini top with a front tie.\u00a0LingaDore Boho Bikini<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a344.95), LingaDore Zanzibar Halter Bikini<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a359.95), Rosch Circle Bikini<\/a>\u00a0(\u00a399.95 \u00a3109.95)<\/del> and Tessy Dana Bikini<\/a> (\u00a384.95).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Tie the Bikini bottom to make your Hips Stand out<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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String bikini bottoms are perfect to enhance the hips of\u00a0rectangle body shapes, particularly when they have\u00a0lovely patterns like these ones.\u00a0Sielei Morocco Bikini<\/a> (\u00a349.95), David Lady Club Sabbia Print Push Up Bikini <\/a>(\u00a369.95), Roidal Cristel Bikini<\/a> (\u00a3169.95) & LingaDore Hula Push-Up Triangle Bikini<\/a> (\u00a354.95).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Final tips for Buying Swimwear for Rectangle Body Shapes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n