The Hbody type (straight body type)

The straight body has shoulders, waist and hips that don’t vary much in width. Straight body types tend to have a naturally flatter stomach, smaller bust and smaller bottom. Like the name, ruler-shaped bodies are fairly straight throughout.

What to look for:
The key is to enhance the curves that you do have. You can do this with an exaggerated sweetheart neckline, ruched fabric at the waist or a graphic print. These can all help to add some curve to your body. Suits with less coverage help to create the illusion of a shapelier figure. You can have a lot of fun with bikinis. Look for tops and bottoms with bold prints, ruffles and embellishments.

Remember don’t go for straight-across bandeaus, boxy bottoms or shapeless full-pieces, as this will only enhance your athletic silhouette. The smaller the swimsuit bottom, the fuller and curvier your bottom will appear. Look for bottoms with ties that enhance your waist.