Don't worry, you're not alone - most women have problems finding the right swimsuit for their body shape.  Here are some tips to try to make the process less painful:

1.  Be proud of your body - show it off!  Stand up straight, shoulders back and a big smile will all work wonders for your confidence.
2.  Make sure you choose the correct size, don't worry about the number on the label (you can always cut it off!), it's more important that the suit fits perfectly.
3.  Be confident and comfortable - a suit may look great but if it makes you feel too self conscious you are unlikely to wear it.  Make sure you are completely comfortable.
4.  Don't be afraid to flaunt your assets - showing a little bit of cleavage is a great way to distract attention from your problem areas.
5.  We are usually our own worst critics.  Try to look at your body with an open mind, what's good and what's not so good.  Play up the good with a gorgeous print and tone down the rest with a plain dark colour like black or cocoa.
6.  Fake tans will help at the beginning of summer to give you more confidence.
7.  Shop online - there's nothing like trying on swimwear in the privacy of your own home.  Once you get your parcel grab a stiff drink and your best friend for their candid advise.
8.  Accessorise - cover ups, kaftans and sarongs are life savers!

                           BODY TYPE GUIDE

Viva has a style to suit your body shape.  The secret is to create an hourglass silhouette - if you have a larger top, try to balance the bottom - if your problem area is at the bottom, emphasise the top. Always try to accentuate or create a waist as this will give your body definition.

PEAR SHAPE
Emphasise the top of your body to balance out the bottom.  Look for wide straps and a bold print and keep the bottom half subdued with a plain darker colour.  Avoid boyleg shorts and go for a hight cut pant like Viva's fabulous roll top pants.  Viva's sash top is perfect to draw the eye to the top half of the body.  Halter tops are a good option as this style emphasises the shoulders, balancing the hips.

LARGE BUST
Viva's 3 piece swimsuit is the perfect choice for bust sizes D - G.  Choose an underwire bra in your cup size - make sure the bra fits firmly across your back and the wire sits flat on your body.  Now choose a top that sits over the bra.  You will feel supported and comfortable.  Don't be afraid to show a little cleavage with a top with a deep V - sash top, gathered top or crossover top.
The swim bra in your cup size can be worn as a bikini with matching tie side pants.

TUMMY TROUBLE
Choose a top with side ruching so that the tummy will be disguised with fabric pleats.  Printed tops are good as they disguise lumps and bumps.  Viva's 3 piece swimsuit with the bra and gathered top (style 106) or a 2 piece style like the Tankini top (style 150) both have side ruching.   Roll top pants have a band at the top for tummy control.

SMALL BUST
The 3 piece swimsuit is a good choice.  Wear Viva's padded B cup bra (style 620) under one of the 3 piece tops. If you prefer, the Halter top style 205 has removeable cups, you can substitute with your own soft cups or chicken fillets for a fuller effect.

BOY SHAPE
Give the illusion of curves with a padded bra and the Viva Sash top - this style creates a great silhouette.  Tie side pants will complement this body shape.

NO WAIST
The 3 piece swimsuit with the bra, roll top pants and crossover top is perfect to create the illusion of a waist.

LONG TORSO
Viva's tankini top style 150 is a longer style with side ruching so that it can be adjusted to a variety of body shapes.
Lengthen your legs with a higher cut pants like the roll top pants. 

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Happy shopping