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Swimwear Buying Guide

Types of Women Swimwear

You should know how to buy what’s right for your figure; if you’re on the heavier side, try darker colours and one-piece suits. Stay away from prints that accentuate the front. If you are top heavy, choose swimwear with extra supportive features such as soft cup, underwire or shelf bras. Not everyone feels comfortable in revealing swimsuits so a one-piece can be a modest compromise.

  • String Bikinis
  • Bandeau top swimsuits
  • Halter neck swimsuits and bikinis
  • Tankinis
  • Triangular Bikinis
  • One-piece swimsuits

Types of Men Swimwear

Men can experiment with styles such as board shorts, trunks and boxers. While board shorts are baggy, swim trunks are universally chosen for their comfort and fit. Square legs, jammers and wetsuits are apt for water sports and activities. If you do not want to get tanned and need more covering, then get swimwear with SPF.   

General Tips  

  • Rash guards provide protection from sunburns in the tropics with their built-in SPF features. In water activities such as snorkelling and surfing, rash guards are vital as they protect the skin from skin problems due to excessive exposure to water. You can get them in long and short-sleeved designs for men and women.
  • When selecting swimwear for your kids their preference should be known first and then buy according to their comfort.  If the swimwear has elastics they should not hurt their skin.  It is better not to buy ones with strings as they can hurt them.
  • In case of water sports, the material of swimwear should be expandable preferably with spandex, nylon or lycra, chlorine resistant and highly durable.

Quick Picks

Quick Picks

OXBOW Flat Waist Boardshort :

This white and green short has a Touch 'n' close patch pocket at the back!  

Trilastic Short Sleeve Rash Guard :

This gives sun protection as well as warmth in the cold waters.   

Amourette Plunge Swimsuit by Hoola Swimwear :

This pretty blue swimsuit has a V neckline. 

Quick Picks

ELLOS Swim Trunk :

This comes with an elasticised waist band with a drawstring as well. It is lined with polyester mesh. 

Girls Swimwear Team Lane Splice Racerback Swimsuit :

This Speedo swimsuit in pink and charcoal grey is perfect for active girls. 

Resort Halter Beaded Bikini Set :

This flattering bikini in brown is sure to draw attention! 

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