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The swimsuits that can fit any figure

The swimsuits that can fit any figure

By India Sturgis

PUBLISHED: 17:25 EST, 20 June 2012 | UPDATED: 18:06 EST, 21 June 2012

Body-control swim-wear is one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century - well, as far as women are concerned. This summer has seen a shapewear explosion led by Marks Spencer: 85 per cent of its swimwear now has a figure-fixing feature.

Slimming materials such as elastane and Spandex hold in problem areas, and what can’t be controlled is disguised by ruching or draping. ‘Shapewear is taking over the swimwear market, whether it’s firm control panelling, light mesh or body-smoothing fabrics and curve-creating designs,’ says Becky Simpson, garment technologist at swimsuit specialist Figleaves. ‘Today, tummy control is almost mandatory.’

So, how do this year’s swimming costumes shape up? We tested a selection on size 14 model Lucie Gardener, who is 5ft 10in with a 36DD bust, 30in waist and 41in hips. 

HIDE TUMMY BULGES               BOOST YOUR BUST                  SHRINK YOUR WAIST

Miracle suit, £149, Fenwick, 020 7629 9161

Miracle suit,  £149, Fenwick,  020 7629 9161

The Miracle suit promises you will look 10lb lighter in ten seconds by disguising tummy bulges while pulling you in with three times more Spandex than normal swimsuits.                                                                                                     Waist ruches create a cummerbund effect to tighten and strengthen the torso, and a moulded (not wired) bra maximises the hourglass shape. The high leg cut elongates the leg, too.

Burgundy Crossover - £79 - Calzedonia

Cross-over, £79, Calzedonia,  0207479 7791

The shoulder straps are 8cm wide and so provide better support for bigger busts. The soft moulded cups give a flattering uplift. An extra layer of fabric, made from a soft microfibre, criss-crosses to draw the eye to the centre of the waist, producing a slimming effect. The lining is made from a tough material called Rashel that holds you in and maintains shape, especially around the abdomen, which also helps give the illusion of a bigger bust.

Floral - Boden - £49

Floral, £49, boden.co.uk

Ruched panelling down either side of the stomach works to slim and cinch the waistline. The swimsuit is made from a polyamide elastane mix - this is more resilient and supportive than cotton elastane, which can fade and sag. A lower cut leg provides more coverage for the bottom conscious. The straps are adjustable and the cups removable dependent on how much bust support you’re after.

DISGUISE A LARGE BOTTOM   GET LONGER LEGS                   FLATTER HEFTY HIPS

Blue Floral - Debenhams - £39.50

Blue floral, £39.50, debenhams.com

A ruffled skirt skims the hips, smoothing the contours and covering a bigger bottom (as well as disguising large hips if that’s also a problem).  Beneath the suit is a polyamide lining that smoothes the silhouette, so your bottom will look smaller. A mesh control panel across the stomach holds you in while padded cups ensure your bust remains supported.

Turquoise Crossover - £55 - John Lewis

Turquoise cross-over, £55, johnlewis.co.uk

Asymmetric gatherings of material at the side of the swimsuit distract the eye, helping to elongate the torso and the legs. In-built flattening tummy control panels will also make you feel slimmer as does the high nylon content (80 per cent nylon, 20per cent elastane). A clean block colour also helps lengthen your overall appearance.

Purple Floral - £28 - BHS

Purple floral,  £28, bhs.co.uk

A firm, gathered mesh front with a high nylon content disguises lumps and bumps while minimising the stomach. The nylon elastane fabric mix smoothes, especially around the hips. The straps are wide and adjustable to provide extra support for bigger busts and the high neckline means that this style is suited to those keen to keep their cleavage under wraps, too.

STYLING: ELIZA SCARBOROUGH PICTURES: L+R HAIR MAKE-UP: JULIE READ USING KIEHL’S AND GUERLAIN FASHION ASSISTANT: BARBARA MCMILLAN MODEL: LUCIE AT MILK

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Which one covers fat around the tummy, legs and arms? Cellulite? Orange skin? How about we learn to accept all those so-called flaws?

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Where's the pme that accommodates a size 16/18 frontal arrangement and a size 14 bottom?

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That's all well and good but what about my lumpy legs. When is the Victorian swimsuit coming back in fashion?

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If she's 5'10" why would she want (even) longer legs? She's beautiful!!

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ding dong! She's gorgeous!

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Yet they use the same model for each... DM why not use a different model for each "problem". That way, people can actually see, roughly, what they may look like in the suit. Lets me honest, this woman looks pretty much the same in all the outfits.

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Why on earth would you want to cover a large bottom? Just saying, I'd never want my girlfriend to hide hers. - James, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 21/6/2012 20:37 butt does she like to expose hers, My GF is not keen on showing much when she is out. I keep telling her, her bottom beats KKs.

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Picture #2 is photoshopped to make her look thinner, the face is even thinner which shows the photoshop skills were poor.

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Why on earth would you want to cover a large bottom? Just saying, I'd never want my girlfriend to hide hers.

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I feel sorry for the model who, according to the article, has short legs, bulges, hefty hips, a large waist, a large bottom and small breasts...

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