Women Campus | Hello beautiful!: The Best Summer Styles For Your Body

Busty

Tiny, tight Daisy Duke shorts can make busty girls look like, well... Daisy Duke. To avoid looking too risqué, draw attention away from your chest with shorts in bold patterns and colors. You can pull off zany florals, hot pink, and pinstripes, so pick a pair with flair!

Geometric Shorts, $40, Gap ; Coral Shorts, $14, H&M ; Triple-Button Floral Short, $35, Delia's.

Pear

Pear-shaped girls, have no fear! If you find the right pair of shorts, you'll look forward to putting your gams on display. Look for shorts with moderate coverage – that means no super low-rise waists or two-inch inseams – in neutral colors for the most flattering look. (Remember the finger-tip rule from your middle school dress code? That's your perfect length!)

G by Guess Kaytlin Bermuda Shorts, $40, G by Guess; Paper Bag Shorts, $25, H&M; Black Shorts, $33, H&M.

Petite

Shorts were made for your body type! The shorter your inseam, the longer your legs will appear, so try out short-shorts, tap shorts (loose, lingerie-inspired shorts, usually with inseams no more than two inches long), or even rompers if you're feeling daring. (Remember to keep your look appropriate! Leave your tiniest shorts for the beach, please.) Clean, tailored lines without bulky pockets or cuffed hems are the chicest way to avoid overwhelming your small frame.

Laser Tap Shorts, $68, Need Supply Co.; FULL TILT Destructive Dolphins Women's Shorts, $23, Tilly's; Dot-Print Denim Shorts, $35, Delia's.

Straight

Sculpt curves by playing with proportions: Tuck a fitted top into a pair of paper-bag shorts (high-waisted shorts that cinch and tie at the waist) or shorts with bulky pockets, create an hourglass figure with a waist-cinching romper, pair a loose crop top with high-waisted shorts in a contrasting color, or wear a loose, flowy top with fitted shorts.

Leopard Tie Shorts, $48, Nasty Gal; FULL TILT Ruffle Tier Romper, $23, Tilly's; Crop Top, $12, H&M; Indigo High-Waisted Shorts, $38, Topshop.

Bathing Suits

Curvy

Treat your curves to a flirty, retro-inspired one-piece. These suits tend to offer great support up top and just the right amount of coverage on bottom, and they're way cuter than your boring black one-piece. Slip into a retro swimsuit this summer and let the Marilyn Monroe comparisons come rolling in! Alternatively, some brands offer styles that slim and streamline your body. While these can be more expensive, the confidence boost you get from trying it on may be worth the investment.

Plus Size Retro Shirred Swimsuit with Underwire, $100, Lane Bryant; Retro Swimsuit, $68, Boden USA; Ruffled Halter One-Piece, $80, Jessica Simpson Collection.

Busty

Shop for swimsuit tops the same way you would shop for a bra. Look for tops that offer ample support, like halters or bra styles. (Avoid bandeaus, which tend to slip down on larger chests. You don't want to ruin your day at the beach by worrying if your top is staying up!) Play up your chest by wearing details like ruffles, embroidery, or bright colors, or play it down with neutrals or dark colors in clean lines. You can wear a variety of bikini bottom styles, so feel free to experiment with everything from itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow polka dot bikinis to cute boy shorts.