Sheer bikinis may not suit every woman's style, but they're definitely attention grabbers if you feel you can pull off the this look.

Advantages of Sheer Bikinis

Besides making a woman feel outrageously sexy, sheer bikinis offer you the opportunity to sun without any telling tan lines. This is great for women who welcome a healthy sun-kissed glow, but don't want the hassle of adjusting a suit.

Furthermore, today's sheer bikinis allow you to choose the amount of coverage you need by only becoming sheer when wet. When not in the water, these bikinis offer the same modest coverage of a regular opaque suit. Delving into the water causes the suit to become sheer, but the suit reverts back to its original full coverage look once it's dry.

How to Choose Your Suit

Choosing a sheer bikini need not be a difficult task, especially if you know what to look for. Here are a few tips to help you in your search for the perfect bikini.

- The most important thing you can do is to make sure your bikini fits you correctly. You don't want to spend your fun day in the sun self-consciously tugging at your bikini bottom. Likewise, straps that constantly fall off the shoulders can be a fun-killer. Save yourself these unnecessary worries by making sure your suit fits correctly.

- There are many different fabrics to choose from out there. Crochet styles can be very flattering on the right figure, and this fabric looks best in black or white. Microfiber and mesh are some other available fabrics that come in a wide variety of colors.

Choose Your Color

Once you know your size and understand which fabrics wear well on your figure, it's time to choose the right color. This can actually be a lot of fun. Take into consideration your coloring and your skin's undertones.

- Cool Undertone: Cool undertones are usually indicated by pale, rosy, or ebony skin. The most flattering colors for your swimsuit would be cobalt blue, a true red or a flesh colored suit.

- Warm Undertones: Skin that has a yellow, golden or honey hue is considered warm. Try swimsuits in shades of apricot or bamboo to really stand out from the crowd.

- Neutral Undertones: Neutrals are indicated if you have olive toned skin, or you are a blend of both cool and warm tones. Shades like a toasted pink, fuchsia or spring green can be particularly flattering on you.

How About Cut?

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The cut, along with color and fabric, is just as important in determining how good sheer bikinis look on you. Luckily, there are many cuts out there to choose from.

- If you are extremely fit, try a boy short cut. These are flattering to a fit derriere, and they create a sexy, yet sporty look. Another bonus? These cuts actually move with you.

- If you have a medium level of fitness, look for a cut that sits high on the thigh. A high cut will give the illusion of having a longer leg; a look that suits almost everyone.

- Whether on the beach or pool side, a sheer tankini top will make you look sexy and fabulous. Tankinis are great because they give your stomach extra coverage. Choose one in a sheer fabric, and your sexiness quotient will remain very high.

- Lastly, if you have very fit shoulders and arms, think about going with a string, or triangle-cut bikini top.

The thin straps will make your toned upper body look fantastic, and your figure will look sleek no matter which bottom you choose.