Which swimsuit top shape should you choose for a small bust?
A and B cups, good news, all swimsuit top styles suit you! Adaptable to all body types, they adjust to your bust size thanks to various adjustment systems :
How to choose women’s swimwear ?
Surfing, bodyboarding, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkelling or any active activity at the beach... This summer, never leave your swimsuit behind again: move around !
With so many criteria to consider like cup depth, waist size, triangle or bandeau shapes, with or without underwire, low-rise bottoms or high-waisted... How do you pick the swimsuit that best suits your body ?
Triangle
The triangle shape adapts to all bust types thanks to its exclusive sliding system under the bust.
Push-up
Enhances and accentuates the volume of the bust with its integrated push-up padding.
Bandeau
Offers a double advantage: designed with deeper cups, the bandeau doesn’t press the bust flat but rather gives it nice shaping. For those who like bare shoulders, the bandeau straps are removable.
Decathlon innovation : hydrophobic cups
This cup was designed by our teams to optimize the swimsuit’s hold in the waves.
Thanks to their texture and small holes, these fully hydrophobic cups do not retain any water.
They provide shaping and cover the nipple when the swimsuit is wet. These removable cups are optimized for quick drying. Their CO₂ impact has been halved compared to traditional foam cups.
Which swimsuit top style should you choose for a fuller bust ?
From a D cup onwards, it is essential to consider the weight of your bust, which can become a real constraint for wearing your swimsuit all day long, and even more so when surfing or engaging in any other water activity.
The weight of an E or even F cup should not strain the neck: you should avoid a swimsuit that ties around the neck and instead opt for straight straps or wide straps to distribute the bust weight. This allows for much greater comfort, without compromising the style of your swimsuit.
Astrid swimsuit top
A true innovation, our ASTRID balconette swimsuit features textile underwires for absolute comfort. Designed for fuller busts and very feminine, it perfectly supports the breasts.
Many women want underwires for support and shaping. However, traditional underwires are rigid and often uncomfortable, especially during water sports. They can compromise the swimsuit’s hold in the waves, which is the promise of Decathlon swimsuits. That’s why we developed the ASTRID swimsuit. Centimeter by centimeter, our teams created textile underwires that are ultra-comfortable and perfectly support the bust.
Available from D cup (95D, 95E, 100D, 100E, 100F, 105E, 105F).
The different types of surf bikini tops
Our other models for fuller busts :
Women's Bikini tops
For those who aren’t fans of underwires, it is preferably chosen with a nice neckline and a wide elastic band to provide excellent support while highlighting the shape of the bust.
Women's surfing bikini with adjustable back
A version with the shoulder blades as free as possible to avoid restricting movement while surfing.
Women's surfing bikini with back zip
Thanks to its wide under-bust elastic, the Carla bra stays perfectly in place in the waves.
Tankini
The tankini was designed for women who want to wear a one-piece swimsuit but have different top and bottom sizes. In fact, this is the case for most women!
Worn with the bottoms of your choice, the tankini allows you to select top and bottom sizes that suit your body shape while providing the coverage and elegance of a one-piece. We chose to give it a V-neck at the front and back, giving it a very feminine look.
Which swimsuit bottom shape should you choose to hide a small tummy?
Women with wide hips often tend to want to hide them under high-waisted bottoms or shorts with wide sides. However, most of the time, 'the more you try to hide, the more noticeable it becomes.'
The trick : play with cut-out bottom shapes that visually elongate the legs and create the illusion of a slimmer silhouette. Adjustable bottoms are also recommended to avoid digging into the hips.
Tanga swimsuit bottoms
This tanga-style swimsuit bottom exposes the buttocks and visually elongates the legs.
Classic swimsuit bottoms
Low-rise with a medium cut that shapes beautiful legs.
High waist swimsuit bottoms
This high-waisted bottom, fully on-trend, features a wide band with shaping mesh, providing good support and a flat-tummy effect.
It remains just as trendy and helps to smooth out all our flaws: the one-piece is still the safe choice for slimming the silhouette. Preferably, choose a feminine style with a V-neck and stick to solid colors in understated tones. Prints and bright shades can be used as accents.
To discreetly enhance the flat-tummy effect, opt for shaping linings.
If you prefer a two-piece, go for a high-waisted bottom. Perfect for hiding a small belly, highlighting the waist, and elongating the legs. Plus, we love its retro 'pin-up' look!
One-Piece swimsuit
One-Piece body-sculpting swimsuit
High waist swimsuit bottoms
Which swimsuit should you choose for surfing ?
According to a study conducted by the Olaian design teams on beaches around the world, the one-piece swimsuit is the most popular choice among female surfers.
Combining technical performance and comfort, the one-piece swimsuit is not only the best option for staying in place in the waves but also the most comfortable and the most covering, allowing you to fully enjoy your summer surf sessions.
For those concerned about chafing, the one-piece swimsuit is the perfect companion if you plan to surf for several hours straight until sunset.
It is also ideal for kite surfing and windsurfing, as it provides enough coverage to protect you from harness friction.
One-piece swimsuit with back zip
V-neck one-piece swimsuit
Adjustable back one-piece swimsuit
The DANI one-piece swimsuit
Used to running back and forth between surf spots in search of the best waves?
The DANI one-piece swimsuit has the advantage of being able to slip under shorts to become a bodysuit; once you’ve mastered the technique, we bet you’ve never changed so quickly to go surfing!
