Swimsuits for every body type

Pear-shaped: Balance a wider lower body with a pattern or detail over the bust. Underwire and light padding will also assist with the overall effect. Model wears: Zest Swimsuit $69.99 from Farmers. cuff $16.99 from diva. 1 Nancy Ganz tankini top $129.95, high waist brief $59.95, both from Farmers 2 Fold-over bikini $24 from Kmart 3 Zest underwire bikini $69.99 from Farmers 4 Tie-front bikini $24 from Kmart 5 Fold-over bikini $24 from Kmart 6 Zest underwire bikini $69.99 from Farmers.

Hourglass: Full brief bikini bottoms hold everything in place, while panels of pleating flatter a tummy and curves. Model wears: Spot Bikini top $59.99, Full Bikini brief $39.99 both from ezibuy

Plus size: Flatter a fuller figure: Choose a suit with wide straps and panels on the body to not only enhance your shape, but also give you comfort. Block colours in dark hues and prints with black backgrounds are ideal. Model wears: swimsuit $99.99 from ezibuy. anchor necklace $8.99 from diva. 1 Print swimsuit $109.99 from City Chic. 2 pleat front tankini top $109.99, full brief $34.99 both from city chic. 3 Zest tankini top $49.99, full brief both $29.99 from Farmers. 4 Zest pleat swimsuit $69.99 from Farmers. 5 underwire tankini top $89.99, full brief $34.99 both from City Chic. 6 Print tankini top $89.99, full brief $34.99 both from City Chic.

Big bust: Support a fuller bust with wide straps or a halterneck style. Look for a suit with a high back and inside panels to ensure everything stays lifted and pert. Model wears: Nancy Ganz body sculpt swimsuit $169.95 from Farmers. Bracelet set $16.99 from diva. 1 Nancy Ganz body sculpt swimsuit $169.95 from Farmers. 2 quayside swimwear knot suit $99.99 from ezibuy. 3 Nancy Ganz body sculpt swimsuit $179.95 from Farmers. 4 Underwire tankini set $79.99 from Farmers. 5 Bikini top $99.99, brief $64.99 both from Moontide.

Petite: If you have a small frame, look for a bikini with triangle cups and thin straps, as it’ll enhance your natural curves. Model wears: Zigzag tunisian bikini $189.95 from tigerlily. Wraps $149 from Loobie’s Story. 1 Rumba bikini $29.99 from Glassons. 2 String bikini $24 from Kmart. 3 halterneck $34.99 from Glassons. 4 Triangle bikini $29.99 from Glassons. 5 bikini $29.99 from Glassons.

Athletic: Create the illusion of curves through ruffles and ties in the bust and hip areas. Horizontal lines also give your body shape. Model wears: Pate bikini $179.90 from tigerlily. Suntex beach towel $69.99 from Farmers. Infinity bracelet $5.99 from diva. 1 Halterneck bikini $42 from boohoo. 2 Tie-front bikini $42 from boohoo. 3 Colette tie-front bikini $182 from Hot Body. 4 Underwire bikini $29.99 from Glassons. 5 Triangle bikini $29.99 from Glassons. 6 Ruffle bikini $34.99 from Glassons.