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How to pick a swimsuit for an oval body?

It’s a beautiful feeling when swimwear fits just right — enhancing your figure and making you feel confident in your own skin. If you have an oval-shaped body, your curves are beautifully centered around your midsection, with a fuller bust and a softer waistline that gives your silhouette a naturally feminine, rounded look.

At Noire Swimwear, we design styles that celebrate your natural shape — offering gentle support, definition, and balance. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of pieces that flatter oval body types — highlighting your neckline, defining your waist, and elongating your frame for a confident, graceful look.

Understanding the Oval Shape

Oval-shaped bodies are known for their fuller busts and midsections, often paired with a softer, less defined waist and slimmer hips or legs. This shape carries its curves beautifully through the center of the body.

Key traits:

  • Waist is equal to or greater than your hips and bust
  • Waistline is less defined
  • Fuller or larger bust
  • Midsection is the first area where weight changes appear

When choosing swimwear, the goal is to create definition at the waist, elongate the torso, and draw attention to your neckline — for a smooth, balanced silhouette that feels both flattering and effortlessly elegant.

Tops that flatter

Choose tops that provide support, structure, and a subtle elongating effect for your silhouette.

  • Underwire Tops — Offer the lift and definition your bust needs while creating a more balanced, streamlined upper body. Structured styles like the Ruched Balconette or Underwire Top help shape and support beautifully.
  • V-Neck and Plunge Tops — Draw the eye downward, visually lengthening the torso and creating a graceful neckline that flatters fuller busts. Try pieces like the Multiway Top tied in a plunging V for a confident, elongating effect.

Bottoms that flatter

Choose styles that smooth and define your waist while elongating your legs for a beautifully balanced look.

  • High-Waisted Bottoms — Offer gentle shaping through the midsection while naturally defining your waistline. Styles like the Nikki High-Waist, Coquillage High-Waist, and Classic High-Waist provide comfort, coverage, and a sleek, confident silhouette. Many include a belt or waistband detail to emphasize your curves.
  • V-Cut / High-Leg Bottoms — Create the illusion of longer legs and a more defined waist. The upward V-shape draws attention to the center, balancing your proportions.We recommend styles like our Gemstone V-Cut Bottoms
  • Ruched Bottoms — Add subtle texture and shaping that smooths the tummy area while enhancing your natural curves. We recommend the Brazilian Ruched or Cheeky Ruched for a flattering, feminine fit.

One-Pieces that flatter

For oval  body shapes, one-pieces are a perfect choice — they smooth and support the midsection, define the waist, and elongate the body line for a beautifully balanced silhouette. Choose designs that enhance the bust, create gentle waist definition, and guide the eye vertically.

V-Neck One-Pieces — The plunging neckline elongates your torso and emphasizes the bust, creating a beautifully proportioned shape. Styles like the Sienna V One Piece or Lace-Up One Piece bring subtle lift and effortless elegance.

Halter-Neck One-Pieces — With their high neckline, these styles provide lift and gentle compression through the torso while showcasing the shoulders in a refined way. The Ruched Halter Neck One Piece beautifully elongate the upper body and smooth the midsection for a sleek, confident fit.

Belted or Cut-Out One-Pieces — A belted waist or side cut-outs instantly add dimension, breaking up straight lines and emphasizing curves. Go for the Coquillage Cut-Out One Piece or Seashell Balconette One Piece to create shape and balance through the waist.

Style tip: Look for one-pieces with ruching, paneling, or sculpting fabric — they define your shape while offering a comfortable, supportive fit. Vertical seams, belts, and V-necklines naturally elongate and flatter the oval silhouette.

Your oval (apple) body shape is soft, feminine, and full of natural curves — a silhouette that radiates confidence and ease. The right swimwear will smooth and support your midsection, define your waist, and gently elongate your frame for a beautifully balanced look. From sculpting one-pieces to high-waisted styles that shape and flatter, our curated selection for oval body shapes is designed to enhance your curves, celebrate your natural proportions, and make you feel effortlessly confident in your own skin.