1. Freya - £43
If proper support and fit is a priority, you can get this stylish number in exactly the right cup size. Guaranteed to give you confidence, whether you're by the pool or on the beach.
www.bravissimo.com; 01926 459 859
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2. Gap - £33
A two-piece with a charmingly old-fashioned feel. Great for boyish figures, the ruching on the top enhances a small bust, and pockets on the shorts pad out a flat bottom.
0800 427 789
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3. Calvin Klein - £72
With its Club Tropicana colours, this bikini will cheer up even a wet weekend in Wales. It has detachable padding, and the side-tied bottoms are flatteringly leg-lengthening.
www.asos.com
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4. Samantha Sage - £69
Made of high-quality fabric, here’s awhite bikini that won’t become see-through when wet. Its Fifties styling flatters curvy figures, and the halterneck provides good support.
www.sagesarong.co.uk; 020-7385 6243
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5. Warehouse - £26
Perfect for the millions of British women who are pear-shaped. The padded, bra-shaped top enhances the cleavage, while the wide ties on the bottoms minimise the hips.
www.warehouse.co.uk; 0870 122 8813
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6. Morgan - £40
Clearly not designed with strenuous swimming in mind, this animal-print bikini is perfect if your poolside style involves heels and hairspray. Wear with glam shades and tons of attitude.
www.morgandetoi.com; 020-8366 6668
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7. Warehouse - £24
Another winner from Warehouse, this delicate blue-and-white print is feminine and flattering, while the foam-lined, gathered top gives more shape than most bandeaux.
www.warehouse.co.uk; 0870 122 8813
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8. Marc by Marc Jacobs - £120
This classic bikini has Marc Jacobs written all over it – literally. Effortlessly cool and quirky, the logo print gives it a fabulously retro feel. Well worth paying a little extra for.
www.net-a-porter.com; 0845 675 13 21
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9. Joules - £22
Love a two-piece but don’t fancy baring your midriff? This flattering halterneck top with short-style bottoms is the answer, and the colour combo suits even the palest skin.
www.joulesclothing.com; 0845 606 6871
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10. M&S Per Una - £33
It’s hard to go wrong with black – it’s slimming, goes with everything, and never goes out of fashion – and the jewel trim here adds a bit of glamour.
www.marksandspencer.com; 0845 302 1234
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4 June 2008, Chosen by Rachel Shields
