HELLO SPRING and HELLO BIKINI WEATHER! There is a certain vibe in the air that comes with the change of seasons and those of us who live the bikini life know exactly what’s in store for the summer! Pool parties, music festivals, beach days, surfing, swimming, tanning, road trips, discovering new beaches & surf spots, beach parties, summer romances and vacations to exotic islands … the list is endless and we are getting too excited! It’s time to get bikini ready! So where do you start? Frills, no frills, tie up sides, hipster bikini, low cut, high cut, scrunch bottom, cheeky bottoms, Brazilian bottoms… don’t be overwhelmed, we are going to give you some quick tips to help you choose the perfect bikini for your body shape this summer!
1. Know your body shape
2. Choose a bikini style & colour that best flatters your body shape
PEAR SHAPE Small top / Big bottom ![]() |
APPLE SHAPE Larger bust, broader shoulders with narrow hips & less defined waist. ![]() |
HOUR GLASS SHAPE: Bust & Hips nearly the same size, with a well defined waist, 9 inches or smaller than bust, curvy with full bust and shapely legs. ![]() or triangle swim top or bralette (coming soon to Cacao Bikini). Celebrity hour glasses – Scarlett Johanson, Mariah Carey, |
BOYISH / ATHLETE / SURFER GIRL SHAPE: Small bust, narrow hips, undefined waist. ![]() Nalu Cheeky Bottoms & Island Escape Cheeky Bottoms Celebrity Athletic shapes: Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbon, Alana Blanchard, Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani |
See our quick reference guide below for how to bikini shop for specific body shape issues:
- Long in the body: You want to attract the attention to your hips and breasts with a loud bikini, do this with large prints and thick waist bands. see Brazen Cheeky Bottoms
- Short in the body: Low rise & Cheeky cut bikinis with small prints. See Cacao Bikini Cheeky Bottom Bikini range
- Short legs: High cut, cheeky bikini bottoms to elongate your legs – see Cacao Bikini Cheeky Bottom Bikini range
- Small Bust: Frills and bandeau styles – see Ariel Swim Top
- Big Busts: Supported bras, thick neck straps and or underwires – see Ocean Girl Swim Top
- Broad Shoulders: Bra style wide straps, halter-neck that breaks up neckline to define and balance out dimensions, tie side pants to balance out shoulders. see Ocean Girl Swim Top & Mamita Swim Top
- Big stomach: High waisted or belted bottom styles – see Brazen Cheeky Bottoms
- Big thighs: Stay away from frills and tie sides, wear cheeky bottoms to elongate legs – see Brazen Cheeky Bottoms or Nalu Cheeky Bottoms
- Big bums: High cut, Brazilian style, cheeky bottom bikinis – see Cacao Bikini Cheeky Bottom Bikini range
Once you know how to bikini shop for your body shape, choosing a style that’s right for you will be easy and you can feel confident and sexy on the beach!
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HAPPY SHOPPING MERMAIDS!
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