Best Swimsuits for a Pear Body Shape
A swimsuit can add balance up top and let the bottom simply be comfortable.
This guide is for the pear body shape: hips at least 5% bigger than the bust, with a waist under 85% of the hip measurement.
Look for
- Tops with ruffles, halter necks, bandeaus or bold prints
- Solid or dark bottoms with a mid or high waist
- One-pieces with a printed top and a solid bottom
- Tankini tops that stop above the hip line
Skip or adjust
- Very thin string bottoms if you want more coverage
- Bright, busy patterns only on the bottom
- Skirted bottoms that sit exactly at the widest part of the hip
More for the pear body shape
Swimsuits for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.