SUITABLE IDEAS Finding the best fit

A swimsuit is probably the most revealing outfit many women will ever sport in public. So, before taking on the ever-daunting task of buying new swimwear, consider the following suggestions from Lisa Pikul, a swimwear designer for the Liz Claiborne collection.
Maximize your assets and minimize the rest. Show off your legs or cover your top. No matter what your figure's strengths and weaknesses are, make sure you buy a suit that meets all your specific needs.
Choosing a suit with fitting bust support is the most appealing look for all chest sizes. Try a fashionable halter suits that offer support for larger sizes and a boost for smaller chests. Look for built-in soft cups, shelf bras, or underwires.
Thicker fabrics offer more camouflage and high stretch fabrics slenderize the figure. Tummy control panels featured in many Liz Claiborne swimsuits offer slimming to middle and lower parts of the body.
An alluring print keeps the eye moving without focusing on unwanted bulges. Vertical stripes or strategically placed color blocking can elongate and slim certain trouble spots.
Choose a swimsuit in your favorite color or the most flattering color for your skin. Dark colors help detract attention from perceived body flaws.
Not all size 8's are the same so make sure the suit fits and covers you precisely as you want it to. Liz Claiborne is offering separates in a variety of styles, colors and sizes for those needing different size tops and bottoms.
After putting a lot of thought and time into selecting the most flattering swimsuit, it is wise to follow these care tips that will keep it looking brand new all season.
After every wearing, rinse and hand wash your swimsuit in cool water with a mild detergent.
Remember, both washers and dryers are too harsh and will prematurely weaken the suit's fibers.
Roll the swimsuit up in a towel to remove moisture after washing, then lay it flat to dry. Wringing or hanging unnecessarily stretches the fabric affecting the shape and overall fit of the garment.
Nothing makes a suit look old before its time than tiny snags and pills, so be careful where you sit, or put a towel down to prevent snagging.
Chlorine, salt water, exposure to sunlight, and even suntan lotions can fade any fabric and break down the spandex in the suit. Rotating a few suits will make them all last longer.