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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I can get by OK in a dress or a skirt and blouse combination. I don’t think I could make it in a swimsuit – but, what the hell I may just give it a go. I have worn swimming costumes and a bikini around the house and in the garden (occasionally) – I loved the feeling and may just have to stick with that. Thanks again for the tips.
Hi Lucille thank you for the great tips on getting beach ready. I love wearing bikinis because they make me feel very feminine and sexy. I often wear on around the house in the summer and I love it especially wearing a pair of high heeled sandals and of course my breast forms. I am not quite ready to hit the beach yet but maybe one day soon I will lol. Thanks again.
look good and sexy
marcy looking good
Sorry, no makeup and wig no face, However, I’m 54 years young and I have no intentions of giving up my bikini’s (3) any time soon, this is what I wear doing yard work or running around the beach, I was running around in daisy dukes before they were called daisy dukes.
thanks Lucille
Lindsay
Hi Lucille I first saw Carmen Carerra on Ru Paul’s drag race she is stunning and I’m glad she got the chance to be a lingerie model for Victoria’s Secret I like a few of the other girls but still Carmen at least to me really rock’s she’s just so natural Ines-Loan Rau is my next pick and then Geena Rocero they all look really good Caroline Cossey and Jenna Talackova are quite beautiful as well I can only hope I look half as good as any of them at my age only time will tell in a year or so maybe I’ll feel more like getting into a bikini or not I don’t know if my confidence will be that high by then or not I hope so I’d love to spend some time in the sun in a bikini lounging by the pool or just on a balcony sunning the day away with a nice cool drink it certainly sounds wonderful Love M.J.
Swimwear in public? I don’t think so. Although at home it feels good, you know what I mean. And I love looking at beautiful girls. But their models, and in a sense they make me feel bad. I wish I had their body, face etc. But I don’t. I also like looking at real girls, average everyday girls. I see something I like and think to myself,_____maybe?
Good tips.
However, they won’t help me, since all of them are aimed at slim people.
Like your look
look good
I see that Carmen is in the lead for voting. She has, by far, the most stunningly beautiful swimsuit!! But I was so drawn to Geena’s playful nature and fun in her photo. That’s what I desire to be like!! I voted for Geena all the way.
Thanks, Lucille, for your helpful tips as always!!
Hi Lucille, do most bikinis and 1 pieces have stuff 4 males trying to hide there stuff? Thanx
though it is late in the season I bought three bikinis at academy Sports for under $10 each. The panty is cut wider in the crotch and makes hiding things much easier. the cheaper suits at Wal mart are narrow in the crotch even a genetic woman after a few kids would have fall out.
hope this helps
Kristine