Best Swimsuits for an Hourglass Body Shape
A balanced shape suits most styles; the main choice is how much waist definition you want.
This guide is for the hourglass body shape: bust and hips within 5% of each other, with a waist at 75% or less of the wider of the two.
Look for
- One-pieces with ruching, a wrap front or a belted waist
- High-waisted bikini bottoms with a supportive top
- Halter and underwire tops that support the bust
- Matching two-piece sets, which keep your proportions even
Skip or adjust
- Boxy one-pieces with no waist shaping
- Unlined triangle tops if you need lift or support
- Thin straps and no underwire if your bust is fuller
More for the hourglass body shape
Swimsuits for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.