The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Swimsuit That Fits You Right

"For a two-piece suit, it’s usually best if you can order tops and bottoms separately, since very few woman are a true size match on top and bottom. Buying a one-piece is a little trickier, unless you are a true size match on the top and bottom. For those of us who aren’t, buy for the widest part of your body first, and select a style that also helps accentuate your more narrow half. For instance, if you have a wider hip, you might be able to get away with a skimpier top that has less support, like the Flagpole Vera suit ($385) at left. If you need more support on top, you can try a style with a higher cut leg, like the Flagpole Nola suit ($385).