How to Choose the Right Bodysuit for Your Body Type

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Different bodysuit necklines and cuts shown for different body types

Once you've read our guide to styling a suspender bodysuit, the next step is making sure you've picked the right cut for your shape. Not every bodysuit style flatters every body the same way, here's how to choose.

For a Curvy or Hourglass Figure

Look for a bodysuit with a defined waist seam or ruching at the sides, which follows your natural curve rather than compressing it. A scoop or sweetheart neckline balances proportions nicely.

For a Petite Frame

Choose a bodysuit with a higher-cut leg opening to elongate the legs, and avoid overly busy details like heavy ruching, which can overwhelm a smaller frame. A simple, streamlined cut works best.

For a Fuller Bust

A bodysuit with built-in support, adjustable straps, and a wider set neckline offers the most comfortable, flattering fit. Avoid delicate spaghetti straps without reinforcement, since they can dig in over a full day.

For an Athletic or Straight Frame

Bodysuits with strategic ruching, a plunge neckline, or a suspender-style design can add visual curves and interest to a straighter silhouette.

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Choosing a Bodysuit FAQ

What bodysuit style suits a curvy figure best?

A bodysuit with a defined waist seam or side ruching follows curves naturally rather than flattening them, and a scoop or sweetheart neckline helps balance proportions for a curvy or hourglass figure.

How do I choose a bodysuit if I have a fuller bust?

Look for built-in support, adjustable and reinforced straps, and a wider neckline. These details distribute weight more evenly and prevent digging in over a full day of wear.

Shop bodysuits in our Teddies For Women collection, or explore the full suspender bodysuit styling guide at LeStyleParfait.

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