Trend of the week: Swimwear
The one piece has long been held in high fashion regard from silver screen sirens to Baywatch beauties and Betty Paige buffs.
Why? Simple. These poolside partners do double duty as figure flatterers and dignity savers (see: bikini malfunctions). A sartorial no-brainer. Dive right in!
Cut-outs and contrast side panels: Create the illusion of a waistline.
? Ties, ruffles, frills: Use to highlight body part like hips or bust.
? High cut legs: Lend the illusion of endless gams.
? Ruching and draping panels: Disguise a midsection.
? Halter necks: Balance a bigger bottom half; highlight and sculpt shoulders
? Asymmetric neckline: Balance broad shoulders and bigger busts.
? Strapless neckline: Balance a small shoulder to bottom half ratio.
? Two-toned suits: Use contrasting colours to balance body proportions - light to highlight and dark to disguise.
