The Most Flattering Swimsuit Style For Curvy Women

By Alessandra Foresto
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If your curves have been stopping you from hitting the stores to buy a brand-new swimsuit to show off this Summer, it's time to get out of your head! Your womanly and sexy body is meant to be embraced, and there's no better time than the hot season to do just that.

Straight ahead, you'll find shopping suggestions for swimsuits (one-pieces and bikinis) featuring ruching around the waist and hips — the most flattering style for your body proportions — to guarantee you look banging making your way down the sandy beach or lounging poolside with a great book. Happy shopping, and happy Summer!

Michael Michael Kors Shirred Bandini Swim Top ($72) and Bottom ($50)

Michael Kors Collection High-Neck Shirred One-Piece Swimsuit ($365)

Badgley Mischka Valentina Shirred Bandeau Maillot ($144)

Tommy Bahama Shirred One-Piece Swimsuit ($130)

Badgley Mischka Solid Shirred One-Piece Suit ($118)

Liz Claiborne High Neck Shirred Maillot One-Piece Swimsuit ($86)

Tommy Bahama Pearl Shirred Front Bandeau One-Piece ($130)

Michael Michael Kors Logo Ring Shirred Maillot One-Piece ($96)

Lauren Ralph Lauren Bel Aire Shirred Bandeau Skirted Mio Slimming Fit One-Piece ($119)

Norma Kamali Shirred Halter Bikini Top ($175) and Bill High-Waist Shirred Swim Bottom ($185)

Tommy Bahama Pearl One-Piece Swimsuit ($128)

6 Norma Kamali Johnny D Bandeau Swim Top ($175) and Bill High-Waisted Shirred Swim Bottom, Midnight ($185)

Magicsuit Yvonne Shirred Halter Swimdress ($172)

Tommy Bahama Shirred Twist-Front One-Piece Swimsuit ($130)

Fit 4 U Shirred One-Piece Swimsuit ($112)

Miraclesuit Pin Point Oceanus Swimsuit ($160)

Pour Moi? Pour Moi Shimmer Rouched Control Swimsuit ($72)

Echo Rouched Bandeau Swimsuit ($83)

Melissa Odabash Rouched Bandeau Swimsuit ($326)

Sunseeker Rouched Swimsuit ($104)

Speedo Plus Size Shirred Tank One-Piece ($88)