First of all let me highlight the most annoying things about swimsuit hunting. I say hunting because personally, finding the 'perfect' bikini has become an impossible mission in Geneva. Yes, I am aware that plenty of shops sell bikinis but do you really want to go to the pool and see 30 girls wearing the same bikini as you? No, just..no. How many of you are sick of having to shop at H&M to find a swimsuit because it's one of the few shops who has a range of sizes, huh? That's the main problem when it comes to swimsuits - SIZES!
Down below are some of the swimsuits from H&M's 2012 summer bikini collection. The sizes range from 34-44. Problem number one, how on earth are you supposed to find a swimsuit that fits your bust perfectly if it's numbered that way? Yes, they range from a size 34 to 44, but 34 what? A, B, C, D, how can we know what to pick?! What happened to the cup and back size?! This is one of the main reasons girls tend to wear bra's and bikini's that don't fit them properly, they don't even know which size to pick!
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...really? This is the 2012 collection?! Frankly I'm a little disappointed with this collection for two reasons. The first being that most of these designs are hideous and secondly, what happened to making bikinis everyone can wear? See, when it comes to bikinis, it isn't only about the size, it's also about the cut. How is a girl with big boobs supposed to wear bikini number 1 or 6? It won't cover anything! And what about girls who want to wear full piece swimsuits? Are these really the only styles H&M have?
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Here are some tips when it comes to swimsuit shopping:
1. Buy them online! Most people don't like shopping online but let me tell you one good and only reason you should: BIGGER RANGE OF EVERYTHING! If you look at the options local, accessible shops like H&M have, they're pretty limited in sizes, styles and cuts. I know people are usually skeptical when it comes to ordering online, but I always order my swimsuits that way and trust me, as long as you know what bra size you are, there's nothing to worry about!
2.Try them on at home! Between the florescent lights, the small changing rooms and the unflattering mirror angles, you won't feel comfortable about your choice and you will feel depressed if you go home empty handed. I know it's a pain to buy something without trying it on but trust me, trying it on in the safety of your own home is a much better option. You'll get a clear look of how the suit looks and you can test it out to see if it holds everything in place to avoid a swimsuit malfunction! Also if you're generally self-conscious when it comes to wearing swimsuits, trying them on in a comfortable environment (i.e., your room) is a much better option! Warning: I feel the need to remind you that sometimes you can't return swimsuits due to sanitary reasons - so be sure to check before you leave the store. It sounds obvious but you'd be surprised...
3. Try on as many as possible! if you're shopping in a store, try on a whole range of swimsuits. If you don't like the color but love the cut, try it on in every available color, it will definitely make a difference!
4. Shop with your mom or someone whose opinion you trust completely! No need to explain this, you should always go shopping with someone who will tell you the truth and whose opinion you trust.
5. AVOID THE VICTORIA SECRET WEBSITE (if you're already feeling self-conscious ). You will feel depressed because let's face it, most of us will never, ever look like that and why go through the pain? Avoid it at all costs.
(different styles continued on next post!)
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