- Small bust: push-up, padded balconette and padded triangle to create volume.
- Fuller bust: structured bandeau or balconette with good support and halter ties.
- Hourglass figure: triangle and high-waisted bottoms that highlight the waist.
- Fuller hips (pear shape): Brazilian bottoms and a top with details that draw the eye upwards.
- Straight figure (rectangle): ties, cross-overs and frills to create curves and movement.
Every summer the same question comes up in front of the fitting-room mirror: "does this bikini suit me?". The truth is that choosing a swimsuit doesn't depend on how slim you are or the size you wear, but on how well the style talks to your silhouette. A well-chosen bikini balances the proportions, highlights your strong points and makes you feel at ease from the first dive to the last aperitivo by the water.
In this guide we've organised the Dream Shop bikinis by body shape, so you can go straight to the chapter that concerns you. No rigid rules, just practical tips and plenty of swimsuits to choose from. And if you love sparkling styles, take a look at the jewelled bikini collection too. Let's begin.
Push-up and padded styles: create volume where you want it
A small bust is a blessing: you can dare necklines and styles that anyone with a larger size can only dream of. But if you want to add a little volume and define your décolletage, the watchword is push-up. Padded cups create a full, round line, while structured balconettes lift and centre, giving you that neckline that flatters even the simplest swimsuits.
Look for tops with removable padding: that way you control the level of volume depending on the outfit and the occasion. Details like stones, bows and halter ties shift attention to the upper body and complete the effect. The result is a balanced, super-feminine silhouette.
Bunny Luxurious Bikini
Push-up balconette with high-waisted bottoms and luminous stones: it creates volume on the décolletage and draws a full neckline. The stones draw the eye upwards, balancing the figure.
A style that combines support and glamour, perfect for anyone who wants to feel curvy without giving up on style.
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Support and structured bandeau: comfort that doesn't give up on style
With a larger size the priority is support: you need a top that holds well, without squashing or showing too much. Structured bandeau styles with inner cups and balconettes with halter ties distribute the weight and keep everything in place even in the water. Avoid thin unlined triangles, which offer little support.
Go for adjustable straps and solid fastenings: they're the details that make the difference on a real beach day, made of dives, beach volleyball and long walks. A well-designed top makes you forget you're wearing it, and that's the true luxury. You'll find plenty of options in the swimwear and bikinis collection.
Neoprene Bandeau Bikini
Neoprene bandeau top with front zip: excellent structure and hold, for support that doesn't give way. The zip makes it easy to put on and adds a sporty-chic touch.
The neoprene shapes and contains, ideal for anyone looking for comfort without giving up a clean, modern line.
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Triangle and high waist: highlight the waistline
The hourglass figure — shoulders and hips in balance, a narrow waist — is the one that flatters practically any bikini. Your goal is simple: highlight the waistline, which is your ace in the hole. The classic triangle works beautifully because it follows the curves, while the retro-style high-waisted bottom draws a pin-up waist.
Dare with colours and finishes: you have the proportions to carry them all. A triangle bikini in lurex fabric or lace adds that fashion touch that turns the swimsuit into a statement piece. You're lucky: have fun.
Triangle Topper Bikini
Triangle top with adjustable ties and lycra bottoms: it follows the curves and highlights the waistline. The ties let you personalise the fit and the neckline.
The most versatile and timeless style, the one that suits absolutely everyone but is at its best on hourglass figures.
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Brazilian bottoms and statement tops: balance the proportions
The pear shape has fuller hips and thighs than the upper body. The winning strategy is to balance: lighten the hip area and draw the eye towards the décolletage. The Brazilian bottom is your ally because it reveals just the right spot and lengthens the leg without adding volume, while up top you can afford eye-catching tops, with appliqués, ties or bright colours.
Avoid bottoms with too many frills or ruffles on the hips, which add volume where it isn't needed. Choose clean lines below and dramatic details above: it's the simplest way to create harmony and feel balanced.
Sailor Bikini
Balconette with anchor appliqué and ties, paired with Brazilian bottoms. The decorative detail up top catches the eye, while the Brazilian bottoms lengthen the leg and lighten the hips.
The perfect play of proportions for the pear silhouette, with that nautical mood that never fades.
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Ties, cross-overs and frills: create curves and movement
The rectangle figure has shoulders, waist and hips more or less on the same line: an athletic, slender, often model-like body. Here the game is to create curves and add movement. Bikinis with cross-over ties, under-bust bands, frills and strategic cut-outs draw a waistline and add that softness that makes the silhouette more sinuous.
Bottoms with side details and cross-over bandeau tops also help to suggest curves. Make the most of prints, colour-blocking and unusual cuts: your body is a perfect canvas for the most creative and fashionable styles of the season.
Cross Bikini
Under-bust cross-over balconette and fold-over bottoms: the cross-over draws the waistline and creates the curve the rectangle figure is after. A simple but carefully designed style.
The right detail to add femininity and movement without overdoing it. A silhouette effect guaranteed.
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Frequently asked questions about the right bikini
Which bikini should I choose if I have a small bust?
If you have a small bust choose push-up styles, padded balconettes or padded triangles, like the Bunny Luxurious Bikini by Dream Shop: they create volume on the décolletage and draw a full neckline. Details like stones and halter ties help to shift attention upwards.
What's the best bikini for a fuller bust?
For a fuller bust you need structured bandeau tops or balconettes with good support, adjustable straps and inner cups, like the Neoprene Bandeau Bikini. It's best to avoid thin unlined triangles, which offer little support.
Which bikini lengthens the figure if I have wide hips?
With fuller hips (pear shape) choose Brazilian bottoms, which lengthen the leg without adding volume, paired with a statement top with appliqués or ties that draws the eye upwards, like the Sailor Bikini. The aim is to balance the proportions.
How can I create curves with a bikini if I have a straight figure?
If you have a rectangle figure, go for bikinis with cross-over ties, under-bust bands and frills, like the Cross Bikini: they create a waistline and add movement, making the silhouette more sinuous.
Are high-waisted bottoms good for everyone?
High-waisted bottoms are particularly suited to the hourglass figure because they highlight the waistline with a retro mood, but they also suit anyone who wants to lightly hold in the waist. At Dream Shop you'll find several styles in the two-piece bikinis collection.
How much is shipping and how can I pay at Dream Shop?
Shipping is free for orders over €100 and you can pay in three interest-free instalments with Klarna. So you can put together your ideal bikini (top and bottoms even in different styles) in total comfort at Dream Shop.
Find your perfect bikini
Push-up, bandeau, triangle, Brazilian: at Dream Shop there's a bikini for every silhouette. Free shipping over €100 and payment in 3 instalments with Klarna.
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