There are several aspects that must be kept in mind while buying women's or men's swimwear. It is pertinent to note that the same care must be taken while investing in women's swimwear as you would while buying lingerie. Identifying the type of figure you have is the first step towards choosing appropriate swimwear. It is interesting to note that women's figures are classified into the following types, namely, hourglass figure, pear shaped figure, apple shaped figure, athletic figure, those with flatter chests, small and tall body frames and finally those that require swimwear to hide their stomach.

It is pertinent to note that each type of figure has its good as well as bad points and therefore while choosing women's swimwear; you should choose one that hides your bad points while accentuating your good ones. It is pertinent to note that like lingerie, women's swimwear does not really hide your body from others and therefore care should be taken such that you are comfortable with the final result.

It is also important that you are aware of the various sizes that are available in swimwear and if you really want to look good and feel comfortable, you should choose the size that fits you best. Like men's swimwear or lingerie, women's swimwear is available in a variety of sizes, often numbers, which can be quite confusing. The best way to choose the right sized swimwear is to concentrate on the fit rather than the size printed on the swimwear. More often than not, the size of your swimwear is one size bigger than your outer clothes, which can make choosing very confusing. Choosing a size that suits your body type and remembering your highlight as well as your flaws while doing so, will help in selecting the right size.

Secondly, it is important to remember that there are several styles in both women's swimwear as well as men's swimwear, which includes the one piece or two piece swimsuits in a variety of forms and styles. It is important that you choose a style that you are most comfortable with. It is pertinent to note that like lingerie, it is important that you are comfortable with what you are wearing, both physically as well as mentally. If you have a good body, then you should flaunt it, else you should wear clothes that accentuate your high points while hiding your flaws, such that you are most comfortable and exude complete confidence. In contrast, wearing swimwear that you are not comfortable with will affect your self confidence.