As well as making sure you measure yourself before you buy new swimwear in order to get a perfect fit, it's also useful to know what body shape you are as this will help you in general when browsing different swimwear and beachwear styles and sizes. Put the two things together and you should find that you buy stylish swimwear or beachwear which is flattering for your particular body shape. This will help you look your best on the beach this Summer.
There are essentially six general body shapes to be aware of and it is likely that you will fit into one of these. They are 'Big Bust', 'Small Bust', 'Hour Glass', 'Long Torso', 'Pear', and 'Apple'. Lets take a look at these in more detail.