Summer is in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means…
It’s time to put on a bikini or swimsuit!
Even if you aren’t ready to hit the beach en femme, a bathing suit should be part of every girl’s wardrobe. Wear one for sunbathing, lounging by the pool, or posing in a beach babe photoshoot.
But how can you look your best when there’s so little left to the imagination?
This post contains my top trans / crossdressing bikini and swimsuit tips for looking sexy and feminine in swimwear. Read on to learn more!
1. Enhance Your Hips and Bust
To maximize the look of female curves, try these tips:
- Go for ruffles and ruching. These style details are great for adding volume where you might lack curves.
- Wear a padded bikini top. Fortunately, many bikinis and swimsuits come with built-in padding for added oomph.
- Try a skirted bikini bottom. A skirt that flares out at the hips is an easy way to add inches. It’s also great for covering areas you may not feel comfortable displaying.
Ruffles and ruching
Padded bikini top
Skirted bikini bottom
2. Downplay Your Shoulders
Balanced proportions are the key to a sexy figure. By minimizing your shoulders, you can achieve a more feminine balance between your upper and lower body.
Here are some tricks for making broad shoulders appear more delicate:
- Avoid string bikinis unless you are truly tiny. Instead, select a bikini top with wide straps to balance the proportion of your shoulders.
- Try a halter top. Halter tops draw the eye in, creating a slimming effect. They’re also great for showing off cleavage.
- Avoid bandeau tops. Bandeau tops create a strong horizontal line across the chest, making your upper body look even wider.
DON’T: String bikini
DO: Halter top
DON’T: Bandeau top
3. Slim Your Middle
Here are 3 strategies to help create the illusion of an hourglass shape:
- Wear a shaping swimsuit. There are a lot of swimsuits (like MiracleSuit) with built-in control panels to hold in and slenderize your torso.
- Look for suits with side panels in a contrasting color. A color blocked swimsuit is a great trick for slimming your torso. The eye is drawn towards the middle of your body and the sides are minimized, creating the look of a slimmer torso.
- Wear a monokini. A monokini is a sexy swimwear style that has cutout sides. It’s less revealing than a bikini and the cutout side panels create the visual illusion of an hourglass figure.
Shaping swimsuit
Contrasting side panels
Monokini
4. Smooth Your Silhouette
It’s not just about shape and size, but about creating a sleek and smooth silhouette, too. Keep these tips in mind:
- Make sure your swimsuit fits well. A suit that is too small will dig in and create unattractive bulges and belly rolls. A suit that is too big will droop.
- Master the art of the “tuck.” Bikini bottoms leave nothing to the imagination, so you’ll want to ensure a smooth look. There are lots of forums and websites that can give pointers on how to do this comfortably. (Or take my first tip and wear a skirted bikini bottom.)
5. Pose Pretty
Posture is always important, but it’s especially crucial when your entire body is on full display.
You should always be aware of the way you hold your body when you’re in a bikini. Think about your posture whether you’re sitting around a pool chatting with friends or posing for the camera.
Keep your tummy in and avoid slouching at all times. The more long and lifted your posture, the slimmer you will appear.
Ready for your own beach babe moment?
Follow these tips and I promise you’ll look sizzling on the beach or poolside!
Now that you know how to look HOT in feminine swimwear, here’s where to shop for that dream bikini or swimsuit: MTF Swimwear: 10 Best Places to Shop for Transgender / Crossdressing Swimsuits & Bikinis.
Finally, are you ready for some beach babe inspiration? Check out my gallery of 8 stunning transgender bikini models below!
Who is your favorite? Vote below and – if you’re feeling brave – share your own beach babe photo in the comments!
Love,
Lucille
8 Stunning Transgender Bikini Models
Lea T
Jenna Talackova
Isis King
Caroline Cossey
Ines-Loan Rau
Geena Rocero
Carmen Carrera
Miss saHHara
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Hi Lucille
I like wearing bathing suits i feel comfortable in them but would sure like to try a bikini.
Regards
Mona
Thanks Dawn will sure try it
Regards
Mona
Have worn both swimsuits and two pieces and love them both. Two pieces allow for extra length in body! Love!
Thank You for these very nice and sexy photos of Lea. One can only envy such a feminine and gorgeous body to show off.
Keep it coming, hugs and kisses Stephie, Stockholm, Sweden
Dear Lucille.
Thanks for the good information, but I don’t wear a bikini.
Instead I love to wear a bathing suite, looks mucg better on me and it feels very comfortable. It hides just those parts you don’t want to see on a womans body. Thanks a lot for your programmes from the last times and special how to grow those lovely breasts. It really works great.
Love Henriette.
Dear Henrietta,
I think you look fabulous and very sexy! I love the skirted bottom!
Have a great summer!
xoxo
hey ya girls thats a beautiful story Lucille thanks so much for sharing i know we are trully gaining acceptance and with girls like her leading the way we will be welcome everywhere even the Belogio in Vegas. but heres something for us girls had my first pedicure today gosh it was great the foot massage was simply wonderful and getting a french tip colour is so much fun. girls ya have to get this so worth it. and the fun i had with my exwife shopping a true girls day! im so blessed sometimes. thank you again Lucille! i know its a bit behind on your blog but had to share
Lucy:
I’m into swimdresses for this summer. I think I well leave the bikini’s for the younger girls. I have more fun in my swimdressd and I like the way I look and feel.
Tammy
Hi Lucille
I ll send a pic of me from summer -09 and i have just been a bikini-babe since that time….and its now summer again and time for the bikini to been pull out ….and on
Sincerly Susanne
You are very beautiful Susanne and your bathing suit makes you look very sexy!
xoxo
you look good
This was at my pool a couple years ago,I couldnt find last years Bikini. It was a halter top with print on the bottom an I was told I looked sensational for 40 an able to wear a bikini.Ughhh not this year though I had gained that extra bit of weight an I just dont have the time to work it off. Im hoping I still have time to get my butt into the gym an be in a new bikini this year. Ty for the tips Lucille !
Hi lucille, thanks for the great photos, she is a beauty.
I wore my bikini once and felt ok.The advice on how to present
myself are helpful.Thanks. love Adrienne.
Dear Adrienne,
If I had your body, I would feel more then just okay! You look magnificent! Get to the beach Hon!
xoxo