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Cheap & Chic: Boy Shaped Beauty

Sexy cutouts create instant curves. High-on-the-thigh suits also give this body type the illusion of an hourglass figure
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Sexy cutouts create instant curves. High-on-the-thigh suits also give this body type the illusion of an hourglass figure.

• Decorative bikini tops will make your bosom appear fuller. Bikinis in general are great for this body type.

• Avoid one-piece suits in solid colors or those with vertical stripes. These can make you look even leaner.

• Opt for Brazilian-cut bottoms or those with string-tie sides, suggests Linda Becker, undergarment fit expert. They give instant curves.

Lycra-blend animal-print one-piece with plunging neckline, $108, by Aquaclara. Wooden beaded necklace by GirlProps.com. For details, see Where to Buy.