I’m a swimwear expert & women need to know my bikini-buying tips – skip one and you’ll get major irritation down there | The Sun

July 19, 2022

A SWIMWEAR pro has revealed shopping tips for buying the ultimate bikini.

As the mercury hit 32C first-thing this morning, many will bask in the sun on packed beaches, enjoying the scorcher.

If you're considering heading near the coasts or, perhaps, have a holiday to look forward to, but still haven't purchased a bikini, keep on reading, as one fashion whizz has revealed how to buy the best swimwear set.

Celia Harper, who founded JUNK LDN, a colourful, sustainable swimwear brand, took it to TikTok to share the advice.

In the viral video, which has been viewed close to a whopping 205,000 times, the swimwear designer claimed that there are two things to look out for.

''Remember, swimwear should fit your body, not the other way around.''

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To make sure you end up bagging the bikini that's the most flattering, Celia recommended to avoid cheap lining fabric.

According to her, this is will ''move around your body and not fit properly''.

She also said that cheap lining can be responsible for that ''unflattering bagginess''.

When shopping for swimwear, avoid seams that are visible on the outside.

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''They have zero stretch and can cause irritation and dig into your skin.''

Instead, she suggested, go for swimwear that's completely seamless.

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''That's what's going to give your that second skin feel and hug your body like a glove.

''Also, if it's double-layered on the inside with the same high quality fabric, you know it's going to be super soft on your skin, fit like underwear and make you feel like the queen that you are.''

Despite the useful tips, the business owner was also met with criticism by those who complained that her products were too expensive.