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
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At 73 this will probably be my last year as a bikini gurl. I’m having a serious battle with weight control and I can’t say this is one of my better photos. It was taken at 1am and I was a little tippsy.
What does age have to do with it? If you enjoy it keep doing it.
Thanks for the tips. I do love being out in the sun and/or on a beach but I fear my bikini days are well behind me lol
You still look good in that one piece.
One of many swimsuits that I’ve got.
Thanks for the advise I going to shop for a couple of new suits
I did have some swimsuits but they disappeared somehow I will have to get me some new ones I will probably miss out this year maybe next year of course by then I may ave started looking pretty good again in a swimsuit I don’t know if I’ll be ready for a bikini by then but maybe I hope so I would love to get some bikini tan lines on my little body well okay maybe its not that little yet but in a year I hope I’m looking much more fem than I do now Love M.J.
curtsey
Dear Ms Sorella,
It had never occurred to this sissy that a swimming suit should be part of a sissy’s wardrobe. This matter will be corrected very quickly.
Thank You for all the ever so helpful material You have presented over the years. This sissy is so very grateful.
Most sincerly,
Your obedient,
Carol ‘sissyriki’ Jorgensen
curtsey
When I was in my early teens I mowed the lawn for a bus company owner. I met her several time and the y would stay gone ,sometimes for a week at a time and she always told me to swim in their pool after I finished, if I wanted to. It was surrounded by a fence and you couldn’t see the poll at all. They were away once and I though I’d like to take a swim since no one was home for the week. I went into the pool restroom/shower to change. Two of her 1 piece bathing suits were hanging on a rack. I couldn’t resist! One was black with large red roses on it. I almost melted when I put it on, it felt wonderful. I came out and got in the pool. I was absolutely in heaven. I was a Pool Babe! I swam for a few minutes then got out and set on one of the lounges for about 15 minutes to drip off. I day dreamed of drinking a fruity drink with a little umbrella in it. I was a woman! I did this several times over the summer but quit mowing lawns after school started back. I miss wearing women’s bathing suits but I have my eye on a pretty blue one that I want.
Janet
I personally like the one piece swim dress style or a one piece that has a rouched bottom. I find it hides my midsection a lot better and looks great on we older ladies.