Figure and body shape: advice on choosing your swimwear

Body shape advice:

Inverted triangle:
You have broad shoulders, narrow hips and a small rear... You have a slim and athletic figure. All the shapes of swimwear will flatter you… but go for something that will enhance your femininity:
If you choose a 1-piece: try out a flattering V-neckline
If you are looking for a bikini: preferably choose balconette tops with built-in padding, push-up effects, for enhanced curves, or triangle shapes with thin straps or even a bandeau shape.  For the bottoms, boy shorts or briefs with good coverage, classic or hipster briefs will perfectly balance your figure.
You can also complement your outfit with an attractive boardshort or a beach skirt or wrap to match your swimsuit.

Rectangle:
You are thin, your shoulders and hips are the same width and you have a small waist…you are tall and slender:
If you choose a 1-piece, go for a shape that will underline or shape your waist with its body-shaping panels.
When selecting a bikini, you should favour halterneck triangle or bandeau shapes with some curves (built-in padding), and shapes that aren't too high leg for the briefs, preferably classic or hipster.
You can also complement your outfit with an attractive boardshort or a beach skirt or wrap that match your swimsuit.

Pear:
You have wide hips and narrow shoulders...you have ultra-feminine curves...
Preferably choose a bikini and enhance your bust with a halterneck triangle and push-up top and bikini briefs with a hipster waist or any height of leg you wish...
For a 1-piece, preferably choose halterneck and crop top shapes.
You can also complement your outfit with an attractive beach skirt or wrap that matches your swimwear.

Apple:
You have a round body shape with little waist definition…
The 1-piece is your ideal shape, provided it matches your figure whilst emphasising it with a cut that makes you look slimmer. You also require a bust structure that provides adequate and attractive support.
However, if you are looking for a bikini, preferably find a top with added support and femininity with a balconette or halter shape (D, E and F cup) and the Classic or Shorty briefs with good coverage.
You can also complement your outfit with an attractive beach skirt or wrap that matches your swimwear.
 
Hourglass:
Your shoulders and thighs are well-defined, you have a muscular and slender body... with a well-defined waist….
You can choose any 1-piece or bikini shape. triangle, halterneck triangle, push-up top, bandeau…you are spoiled for choice. Same for the bottoms... Classic, Hipster, High-leg, Shorty… depending on your mood…
You can also complete your outfit with a pretty boardshort, a beach skirt or a wrap to match your swimwear.

Figure-of-8:
You are slim or a little rounded, you have hips, bust and a thin waist...a real dream figure!
You can choose any 1-piece or bikini shape...and if you need support, preferably choose tops that are designed for larger busts that feature D, E or F cups. Try and avoid briefs that are cut too high at the leg.
You can also complement your outfit with an attractive beach skirt or wrap that matches your swimsuit.