Six of the Best Figure-fixing swimsuits

Small busts or large, straight, curvy or pear, there's a swimsuit to suit you.Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online. Fashion assistant: Amber Hodge.

Black ultimate bodyshaper tummy control swimsuit

FROM: M&S

PRICE: 29.50

COMMENT: A sophisticated swimsuit with internal tummy support and ruched effect. Chic and elegant to flatter and streamline your silhouette.

SUITS: Curvy and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Wicker stripe bag with rope handle, 15, from Tesco clothing.

Pink wrap swimsuit

FROM: F+F at Tesco Clothing

PRICE: 12

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COMMENT: In an electric-bright colour, this swimsuit has a low V-neck to flatter your bust and cleavage and a side knot that will accentuate your waist.

SUITS: Apple and curvy shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Striped bag, 15, Marks & Spencer.

Pink stripe tankini and shorts

FROM: Matalan

PRICE: Tankini 7, shorts 5

COMMENT: Fun and quirky, this striped halterneck tankini will enhance your bust and is a perfect flattering alternative to a bikini.

SUITS: Slim to medium (Pears could try swapping shorts for navy blue ones).

KEY ACCESSORY: Straw tote, 12, from Sainsbury's.

Fuchsia tummy control swimsuit

FROM: BHS

PRICE: 17.60, down from 25

COMMENT: A warm pink, with ruched tummy control and adjustable straps, this swimsuit is the perfect summer buy.

SUITS: Apples, petites.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Rope beach bag, 6 at QS on 0121 705 8286 and www.qsgroup.co.uk

Animal print swimsuit

FROM: Bonmarche

PRICE: 14

COMMENT: A pleat detail v-neck and a padded bust, all in an unusual and exotic safari print, this swimsuit is sexy and ideal for accessorising on the beach.

SUITS: Slim and petites, small busts.

KEY ACCESSORY: Suede fringed bag, 32, Freemans.

Cut-out animal print swimsuit

FROM: F+F at Tesco Clothing

PRICE: 9, down from 12

COMMENT: With a low back and striking animal print, this halterneck swimsuit, with cut-out neckline detail, is unusual and expensive looking, to help you sizzle at the poolside.

SUITS: Medium to tall, athletic.

KEY ACCESSORY: Natural basket bag, 34, from

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