Bikini for pear shape

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Hi all if you’re pear shape with a bit of a tummy what bikini do you wear. I’ve always thought a high waist big pant type bottom is more slimming but I read that bottoms that tie on the side can make bottom half look slimmer as less of an expanse of fabric. I can sort of see the logic but then it won’t contain my wobbly belly!! What to do!?

That’s my shape. Tie bottoms are good because you can make sure they don’t dig in. I find a low-cut leg, hipster shape works well as well. I think high leg just makes thighs look enormous, because visually it turns your whole hip area into thigh. And I’m not a fan of the massive retro high waisted style that’s everywhere at the moment, because they tend to be so fitted that you bulge out around the edges. More of a 70s style, lower cut works with plumpness and turns it into curviness- I think that’s the way to go rather than attempt to contain it.

I haven't worn a bikini for years but am tempted to think sod it and get one for upcoming Holiday - so following with interest.
When younger I always bought tie side and halter neck styles - maybe I was on to something !

I only wear tie bikinis, bottoms and tops. That way I don’t need to buy new ones when my weight changes.

@LoobyDop agree re the bulging so maybe ties are the way to go 👍

@Shinyandnew2022 am really trying to have that mentality and not worry what I look like but it’s so hard! I put a bikini on today on the garden to try and get used to it and all I could see was my tummy sticking out 😢 wish I had embraced bikinis when I was 3 stone lighter but I thought I was too fat I really wasn’t!

I feel the same spent my whole adult life thinking I can't wear certain things but am now realising life is too short - I lost 3.5'stone and still feel self conscious but am trying to tell myself this is as good as it will get and I need to realise other people won't scrutinise me how I do !
Still not found the holy grail of bikinis though.
Shops seem full of up mix and match tops and bottoms never in my size ..
Any links to ideas welcome !

I'm an hour glass but bordering a pair (if that makes sense) really rate Pour moi, I find lots of bikinis and underwear digs into me at the bikini line but they don't.

some really lovely ones on here thanks @Sickoffamilydrama 👍