How to Feel Confident in a Bathing Suit
Wouldn't it be great to feel confident the next time you wear your bathing suit, instead of cringing at the image in the mirror? Tummy crunches can help, but perhaps more work could be accomplished on the inside: how you feel about yourself. Don't let bathing suit phobia stop you from enjoying your summer in a cool pool. Here are some tips to help you feel great in swimwear.
Before You Shop
Step
1
Take an inventory of your body's strengths before you shop. Maybe its your fabulous shoulders or sexy back. Whatever the asset, try on suits that only will flatter those areas of your body.
Step
2
Look at the lingerie in your drawer. If you only feel comfortable wearing undies with a high-cut leg, shop for bathing suit bottoms with that feature. If you can't live without your underwire bra, why would you look for anything else in a bathing suit? Those flimsy tops just won't do for you!
Step
3
Refer to the eHow article "How to Camouflage Common Figure Flaws in a Bathing Suit" for ideas on choosing the best suit for your body imperfections.
Step
4
Put on thong underwear to try on bathing suits with as little undergarment interference as possible. Because most stores require undergarments when trying on swimwear, you won't have to tuck your underwear into the bathing suit bottoms just to get an idea of how it will look at the beach.
Step
5
Bring along a pair of flip flops to try on with your suit to get you into summer mode.
At the Store
Step
1
Find a friendly mirror at a store you love. There's no sense trying on bathing suits in a store where you're uncomfortable. Take into account which store will make your bathing suit shopping experience most pleasurable, and go there.
Step
2
Remember that bathing suits often run small, and vary widely between brands. Don't feel bad if your size 8 body requires a size 10 bikini. Better to buy the right size than the wrong, especially in swimwear.
Step
3
Bring two sizes of your favorite suit into the dressing room, and try on the larger of the two first. Why? That way you can be pleasantly surprised if the bigger suit is baggy, and the smaller fits.
Step
4
Look in the mirror and be honest about what you see and feel. There is nothing worse than a bathing suit that is too small. Bulges, uncomfortable straps, and bottoms that ride up are all good reasons to discard to the "no" pile.
At the Beach or the Pool
Step
1
Realize that just about everyone is dissatisfied with some part of their body, and they're baring their flaws to the world as well. Once you realize that, you'll feel better about whipping off the pareo and diving into the deep end like you so want to.
Step
2
Take a cue from the guys. They're not stressing about baring their beer belly, and they're not going to let a few extra pounds stop them from enjoying themselves. So why would you? Make a splash by being the one woman at the pool who feels good about herself. It will show.
Step
3
Remind yourself that you're beautiful, hold your head up high and show off the swimwear that's perfect for you.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2090747_feel-confident-bathing-suit.html
Wouldn't it be great to feel confident the next time you wear your bathing suit, instead of cringing at the image in the mirror? Tummy crunches can help, but perhaps more work could be accomplished on the inside: how you feel about yourself. Don't let bathing suit phobia stop you from enjoying your summer in a cool pool. Here are some tips to help you feel great in swimwear.
Before You Shop
Step
1
Take an inventory of your body's strengths before you shop. Maybe its your fabulous shoulders or sexy back. Whatever the asset, try on suits that only will flatter those areas of your body.
Step
2
Look at the lingerie in your drawer. If you only feel comfortable wearing undies with a high-cut leg, shop for bathing suit bottoms with that feature. If you can't live without your underwire bra, why would you look for anything else in a bathing suit? Those flimsy tops just won't do for you!
Step
3
Refer to the eHow article "How to Camouflage Common Figure Flaws in a Bathing Suit" for ideas on choosing the best suit for your body imperfections.
Step
4
Put on thong underwear to try on bathing suits with as little undergarment interference as possible. Because most stores require undergarments when trying on swimwear, you won't have to tuck your underwear into the bathing suit bottoms just to get an idea of how it will look at the beach.
Step
5
Bring along a pair of flip flops to try on with your suit to get you into summer mode.
At the Store
Step
1
Find a friendly mirror at a store you love. There's no sense trying on bathing suits in a store where you're uncomfortable. Take into account which store will make your bathing suit shopping experience most pleasurable, and go there.
Step
2
Remember that bathing suits often run small, and vary widely between brands. Don't feel bad if your size 8 body requires a size 10 bikini. Better to buy the right size than the wrong, especially in swimwear.
Step
3
Bring two sizes of your favorite suit into the dressing room, and try on the larger of the two first. Why? That way you can be pleasantly surprised if the bigger suit is baggy, and the smaller fits.
Step
4
Look in the mirror and be honest about what you see and feel. There is nothing worse than a bathing suit that is too small. Bulges, uncomfortable straps, and bottoms that ride up are all good reasons to discard to the "no" pile.
At the Beach or the Pool
Step
1
Realize that just about everyone is dissatisfied with some part of their body, and they're baring their flaws to the world as well. Once you realize that, you'll feel better about whipping off the pareo and diving into the deep end like you so want to.
Step
2
Take a cue from the guys. They're not stressing about baring their beer belly, and they're not going to let a few extra pounds stop them from enjoying themselves. So why would you? Make a splash by being the one woman at the pool who feels good about herself. It will show.
Step
3
Remind yourself that you're beautiful, hold your head up high and show off the swimwear that's perfect for you.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2090747_feel-confident-bathing-suit.html
