Swimsuits to Flatter Your Stomach
Trust These 16 Swimsuits to Flatter Your Tummy From All Angles
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Whether you're self-conscious about your midsection or you just want to appear svelte when you hit the beach, we finally found what you've been searching for — 16 times over, in fact! All of the swimsuits ahead boast clever cuts or simple little details — like side panels, ruching, or tie-waist belts — that will totally flatter your tummy.
Chances are, you're going to find more than one design you love — be it a bikini or a one-piece — that you can imagine complementing your own body type. If that's the case, read up on the dos and don'ts of shopping for swimwear for your shape, and then settle on your favorite silhouette. Or go ahead and try two. 'Tis the season to fill up that bathing-suit drawer after all.
— Additional reporting by Nikita Ramsinghani
Solid & Striped The Diana One-Piece
Trim your sides with contrast panels like this Solid & Striped The Diana One-Piece ($158).
Ted Baker London Rowing Stripe One-Piece Swimsuit
Create the illusion of a tiny waist with wider stripes on the bottom in this Ted Baker London Rowing Stripe One-Piece Swimsuit ($149).
Cynthia Rowley Colorblock Bikini
Colorblock with vertical lines lengthens the look of your torso in this Cynthia Rowley Colorblock Bikini Top ($90, originally $105) and Bottoms ($90, originally $105).
Dolce & Gabbana Printed Swimsuit
For prints, black backgrounds are the most slimming. Try this Dolce & Gabbana Printed Swimsuit ($575).
Flagpole Swim Joellen One-Piece Suit
A high-cut one-piece like this Flagpole Swim Joellen One-Piece Suit ($405) makes for a leggy look, and a strappy bust area brings eyes upward.
Oye Swimwear Holly High Neck Cutout One-Piece
A suit with structure and sporty lines like this Oye Swimwear Holly High Neck Cutout One-Piece ($350) will highlight your hourglass shape.
We Are Handsome High-Waisted Cupped Bikini Set
When prints are centered like they are on this We Are Handsome High-Waisted Cupped Bikini Set ($110, originally $180), the eyes are attracted inward, creating a slimming effect.
J.Crew Ruched Femme One-Piece Suit
The ruched material and plunging neckline of this J.Crew Ruched Femme One-Piece Suit ($102) will lengthen the torso.
Mara Hoffman Wrap Around Triangle Bikini Top and Low-Rise Bottoms
A wraparound bikini top cinches you at the smallest section of your body. Try this Mara Hoffman Wrap Around Triangle Bikini Top ($75, originally $125) and Low-Rise Bottoms ($66, originally $110).
Calvin Klein Scoop-Neck One-Piece
Darting helps to sculpt your center, which will appear flat in a darkly shaded design with a sheen. Give the look a try with this Calvin Klein Scoop-Neck One-Piece ($80).
Lisa Marie Fernandez Mira Ruffled Swimsuit
Add extra coverage with a ruffle or crochet overlay like the one on this Lisa Marie Fernandez Mira Ruffled Swimsuit ($430).
Kimchi Blue Riley Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Swimsuit
A superhigh waist like the one on this Kimchi Blue Riley High-Rise Brief ($39) tightens up your midsection and lends you an hourglass shape. Style it with the matching Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Top ($39).
Marysia Maui Swimsuit
Attract eyes to other areas by taking a risk with a striking cutout, like the one on this Marysia Maui Swimsuit ($399).
Eres + Véronique Leroy Piet Belted Swimsuit
Break up your suit with a belt to add an extra element to your look with this Eres + Véronique Leroy Piet Belted Swimsuit ($455).
ASOS Neoprene Bikini
Side cutouts right above your thighs create a vertical slimming effect. Try this ASOS Neoprene Laser Cut Out Crop Triangle Bikini Top ($32) and High-Waist Bikini Bottoms ($29).
Norma Kamali Bill Ruched Halter One-Piece
The halter top and ruched sides on this Norma Kamali Bill Ruched Halter One-Piece ($350) are an unbeatable torso-lengthening combination.
