Boy Cut

If you're built straight up and down, long and lean, with not so much cushion for the pushin', you're built like a boy. This is not a bad thing. You're built like a runway model! You can wear all the things the rest of us can't- tube tops don't look slutty on you, there's not an ounce of pudge to hide, and those skinny thighs of yours can actually pull off the dreaded boy short- off limits for anyone who has even a hint of a saddlebag or inner thigh fat. Best of all, we can add visual bulk to your look (in the right places) to create the illusion of a larger chest or more hips!

1. Metallics, embroidery, beading, sequins...all kinds of embellishment, really, and light colors are totally your friends.

2. A bandeau top, while it won't create much for you up top, is absolutely gorgeous for those of you embracing your little boobs (which you SHOULD!). You can actually pull this look off without looking skanktastic, so do it up.

3. Triangle tops are a great way for you to show some skin- a little slutty on the busty set, a lot slutty on the really busty set, and offering little in the way of support, these actually look great on you (and we hate you for it, but in a loving way).

4. You can pull off any kind of bottom- the boy cut, the miniskirt, the basic bikini brief, the tie side, but remember- if you want to look like you've got more booty, look like you're trying to cover it but just can't seem to! Try a brazilian cut (not for the faint of heart- these are a mere few square inches from being thongs) or a boy cut, where your cheeks peek coyly out the bottom. Again, adding visual bulk means light colors, metallics, patterns, and embellishment.

5. The cutaway mio suits look AMAZING on you. If tan lines aren't an issue for you, go for one of them- they're sexy, sophisticated, and gorgeous. These are also known as a great option for those of you who've had children and have your pre-pregnancy body back but with a few stretch marks to hide.

6. Tankini's are kind of worthless on you. While there may be the occasional diamond in the rough, most of them will make your chest fade into the background and overall, they really won't show off that great body.

Some options:

American Apparel, $14 tube top and $26 hot short. Hits all the right marks- the metallic adds visual bulk and the styles are the kind that work for your body. Make sure you have the confidence to pull this one off!

Forever 21, $10.80 each piece. The white looks so fresh with a tan, helps to add a little bulk in the right places, and the bandeau is held up with a tie, so you can play!

Forever 21, $12.80 each piece. I love this print! The bottoms are teeny and low, so they'll just cover your tush and leave all that long, lean body out for the sunshine!