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1. Maternity Swimwear
Need a maternity swimwear to last you the whole 9 months and after? Here are some tips in choosing one that is comfortable to wear during your pregnancy and when you are getting back in shape. (NB: Tried and tested using JETS swimwear only)
Tips:
a. If your size before pregancy is an AUS 12, then it should not change during pregnancy. Only your tummy and bust will expand unless you put on more than the required weight. 
b. Choose a 2 pc set with a unwire support and low rise bottom way below your hips. If you do not like underwires or moulded cups, choose a bikini top that gives your bust most comfort and support e.g. a fixed halter tie front bikini top.
c. A tie back and neck tie bikini top is preferred because your bust will decrease back to or more than pre-pregnancy size during breast feeding and during postnatal.
d. If you must choose a tankini, remember to go for one with a tie back, bib-like design. A fixed back will never allow you to go past 4 months.
e. Lycra and/or tactel nylon-spandex is the best and most expensive material mix for comfort, fit and elasticity. 
f. 1 pc suits are only either for maternity or normal ladies so it is quite impossible to use them after 6 months of delivery (assuming your get back your figure in 6 months).

2. Cuddle Fish Kids Swimwear (Australia)
New addtion to the brands in Ocho Maeve Swimwear. Be awed by the fabulous material, workmanship and comfort in this 6 year old Australian Swimwear label. The most sellable swimwear style is their bouyancy swimwear in 2 colors - Navy Stripes and Pink Stripes. Note: Only in 01-39 Leisure Kallang Park



3. JETS by Jessika Allen (Australia)
Cover of Shape Singapore March 2008 
Limited edition (color-oceania) selling out fast!


4. SANDIA by Carol Watts (Germany) launched in Singapore for the first time.
Sandia means Watermelon in Spanish. Check out their 07/08 Mediterranea range at Plaza Singapura soon!
Visit www.sandiaswimwear.com for more information on the brand and designer.

5. JETS is also at Ocean Paradise:

@ Paragon - #05-56/58 Tel: +65 68362672
@ Tanglin Mall #01-07/08 Tel: +65 62354718
Website: www.oceanparadise.com.sg

Large Bust requires support such as thick bands around the back and the neck. Unwire and a moulded cup (built in cups) will give you the extra support and prevents your bust from bouncing. If you want to trade support with sexy, go for a 1 PC with a V-neck that shows your cleavage. A thicker band around your bust line is required to give you minimium support.  

Our Choice 1: JETS hidden Underwire Ruched bikini (not padded) - J4208CD

Our Choice 2: Jets moulded cup - J4125D

It is definitely easier to create an illusion of a bigger bust than a smaller one. With small bust, go for padded halters, bandeaus and ruching at the bust. Go for swimwear which you can add extra paddings into the tops any time you want. Paddings should be firm thus giving you the required shape.  

Our Choice 1: MoonSplash Halter with Ornament

Our Choice 2: Sandia Kakao Frills 2 PC set
Our Choice 3: Jets Twist Foam Singlet (Twist gives you volume) - J4212 

More coverage would only make your bottom look bigger. But if you feel more comfy in a boy shorts, by all means. But choose one that is of a darker color like black/brown. Go for a bottom or a 1 pc suit that has a high cut leg and colors that minimize like dark brown, black and navy. If you are looking for a 1 Pc suit, make sure the suit has a bottom lifting or tugging in effect and should not cut into your butt. Draw the attention to your top.

Our Choice 1: Jets Full Coverage bottom - J3125
Our Choice 2: Lulifama Boy Shorts (SALE $40 only)

You have to avoid showing too much leg and avoid suits that squeeze you at the thighs. Also most importantly avoid boy shorts or cargo pants that will draw attention to your thighs. You can wear swimwear a normal 2 Pc or 1 Pc swimwear with a short matching skirt. It will be good if the skirt has an asymmetrical cut. You can also wear swimwear that has loud floral prints and V cut legs to draw attention to elsewhere. A sarong and a skirt is a must bring along item.

Our Choice 1: Jets Mesh Viva Sarong - J6007 in a variery of colors

Our Choice 2: Jets Mesh Salsa Skirt gives you a sexy see through look

Our Choice 3: Sandia Garden with Skirt and attached peek-a-boo panty

Look out for 1 pc suits that hug you tight at the tummy. A high back usually gives better support and will hold you tummy in. For comfort, choose swimwear with Lycra which is softer and fits better than normal spandex and nylon mix. Also bring attention to the upwards towards the top like a V-neck or floral prints only at the top. 

Our Choice 1: Jets 1 PC Cut Out with give the illusion that you have curves and ruching at the side with cut down your unsightly bump in front. (Currently OUT OF STOCK, NEW stocks arriving in JUNE 08)

If you are size 12 and below, you can basically wear any bikini and can even go for boy shorts. The idea is to create curves. The only way to do it is with asymmetrical cuts, asymmetrical prints and a lot of ruching (side and/or middle). 

Our Choice 1: Jets 1 pc cut out is ideal because cut out effect gives you a waist! (Currently OUT OF STOCK, NEW stocks arriving in JUNE 08)
Our Choice 2: Sandia Very sexy Kakao bikini with contrast frills 

The idea is to make your body look shorter and your legs longer. To make your legs look longer, a high cut leg such as tie side or a thin side hipster will do wanders. To make your torso look shorter, you can get a shorter tankini which reveals so skin at you tummy. This split creates the illusion of a shorter torso.

Our Choice 1: Jets Black Ruche Cup Singlet and Hipster Trim Pants. The Ruche effect at the side of this not-so-long Tankini helps accentuates your curves.