What luxury swimwear style is the best choice for your body type? The right suit can accentuate your assets and give you a major confidence boost. Before you buy your next poolside pick, take a look at what you need to know about body shapes and swimwear designs.

Athletic Body Type

Your workouts and training have paid off — and now you have a compact, muscular frame. But the swimsuits you've already tried on seem like they're made for curvy girls. What style or design will work best for your well-defined form?

Create the illusion of curves with gathered one-pieces, ruffles, twisted tops, or padded cups. A tailored two-piece is also an ideal option to show off your flat abs. Steer clear of straight-across tops. Even though bandeau bikinis may highlight your six-pack, this simple style can flatten your frame.

Curvy Body Type

Celebrate your curves with a lux figure-flattering swimsuit. You have a feminine physique and want to show it off. Instead of hiding behind droopy one-pieces or full-fabric cover-ups, flaunt what you've got with the just-right suit.

While boy shorts may seem like go-to bikini bottoms, this style may create the optical illusion of a wider frame. Avoid this type of complete-coverage suit and choose a high-waisted/high-thigh cut brief (not a string or smaller bikini). This will frame your curves and show off your legs.

Choose a supportive top with the right cup size and an underwire option. Stay away from string bikini tops or flat/straight-line tops. Look for thick straps that will frame your shoulders and provide extra lift.

Pear Body Type

Do you have a pear (smaller on the top/fuller on the bottom) shape? You're not alone. This common body type may make finding the perfect suit a challenge. You won't want to widen your hips or minimize your chest. Swimsuits that do either (or both) of these will only add to the "A" shape of your body.

To minimize your hips or thighs, draw the eye up. Choose a two-piece with a dark, solid-colored bottom and a bold patterned top. Add embellishments, such as ruffles, fringe, or gathers, to give the illusion of fullness or try a padded bra top.

If you prefer a one-piece, try the same type of trick you would for a bikini and choose a multi-toned suit with a black or darker bottom and bold, patterned upper area. Off the shoulder and U-neck tops can flatter your figure and draw the eye up.

For more information, contact a luxury swimwear supplier today.