Ashley was published in CNN online, here is what she had to say about getting the right swimsuit for you:

Best swimsuits for plus-size figures

According to Full, many plus-size women opt for shapewear-type swimsuits, but it’s not always the best choice. “A lot of the time, shapewear pushes everything to the middle, and you’ll just feel bloated, uncomfortable and, quite frankly, sometimes it makes you look larger than you are,” she said.

She suggests thinking about the curves you want to highlight and focusing on those. She also recommends keeping your legs in mind. “I have shorter legs, so I look for a swimsuit that is cut a little bit higher, giving the illusion of longer legs,” she said. Don’t be afraid of a little color either! “Whatever you choose whatever asset you decide to highlight, please, if you are a plus-size woman, don’t hide away in a black swimsuit if you want to wear a color,” she said. “Your size does not mean you are only allowed to wear black.”

Best swimsuits for apple-shaped figures

“For an apple-shaped body, I suggest finding a swimsuit with some sort of detail to highlight the smallest part of your waist, which is typically right under your bust line,” Full said. Highlighting that area, according to the stylist, will help draw attention to the smallest part of the body and create the look of curves.

Best swimsuits for women with large busts

“When it comes to large busts in our swimsuits, we all want that support or lift,” Full said. “No one wants to go home at the end of a pool day and feel like their straps have been holding on for dear life!” As Full explained, ensuring your swimsuit is the appropriate length for your torso will help with this, as you won’t feel like your swimsuit is being pulled down.

How to choose the best swimsuit for your body type

“My number one rule when shopping for a swimsuit is to get something you feel fabulous in,” Full said. Her second recommendation for locking down a swimsuit this summer? Know your torso. “As someone with a long torso, I find it challenging to shop for a swimsuit,” she said. “Everything always feels cut a little lower, or if you yank it up, everything rides up a little higher, so know the length of your torso when shopping for a swimsuit so that you can get something that makes you feel comfortable.”