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Top TV stylist Mark Heyes helps you to find the swimwear thats right for you

Is looking for that swimsuit a tortuous experience? Do you find the colour and style you like and then find it doesnt quite fit your body contours? Youre not alone. Three-quarters of women find it difficult to find swimwear that fits properly, according to new research from INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA® fibre brand. The survey also revealed that a staggering 89% of women dont feel comfortable when they are wearing their swimwear.

Flattering swimwear is the key to any summer wardrobe the alternative being a selection of sarongs to cover yourself up with if youre not quite comfortable with your final choice. The survey indicated that if given the option, one third of women would wave a magic wand and conjure up flattering swimwear for their summer wardrobe must have.

In this video feature, stylist Mark Heyes gets in the swimsuit fast lane, helping you find comfortable and stylish swimsuits that adapt to womens particular body shapes.

So if its something to flatter your chest, make the most of your long legs or give your stomach some tone, look no further. In his Costume Clinic Mark is on hand to offer his expert advice, including how to address the trouble zones such as tummy control, with different cuts and colours which play to your complexion and body size.


For more information visit www.LYCRA.com

Swimming costumes featured: Speedo Sculpture Jasmine 1pce U-Back (modelled by Becca) : RRP £50, Speedo Sculpture Chi 1pce V Neck £45 (modelled by Charlie), Speedo Sculpture Iris U-Back (modelled by Jules) £40

The research for INVISTA, owner of the LYCRA ® fibre brand was carried out online by Tickbox.net/Opinion Matters between 10 / 07 / 2009 and 16 / 07 / 2009 amongst a nationally representative sample of 1129 women in the UK aged 16+. Tickbox.net adheres to and follows the codes of the MRS (Market Research Society) and are fully registered and compliant with the Data Protection Registrar

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Howto & Style

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• Lycra
• Speedo
• Mark Heyes
• fashion
• beach

[cdickie]

nice swimsuit, nice girl in the v-neck swimsuit