Going swimsuit lingerie shopping can be a demoralizing experience, especially if you feel you’re not fit enough to even be in a swimsuit! Swimsuit designers can only try their best, but unfortunately, that’s never enough for the shoppers. So if you’re going swimsuit shopping, you’d better make sure your body’s as bikini-ready as it can be! But even if it isn’t, there are still plenty of ways for you to look great in a swimsuit.

Here are some great solutions for just a few of the most common body type issues.

Got a small top? You can boost its appearance by wearing bikini tops with underwires and padding. You can also create the illusion of a bigger bust by choosing brightly patterned tops. Bikini tops are perfect for you rather than wearing one-piece suits because the latter will just flatten you.

Got a big top? Halters can provide great support. Make sure you go with adjustable ones for a better fit. One-piece swimsuits with built-in foam cups or padding can also help lift up the girls.

Got wide shoulders? Play up the bottom part of your body by highlighting it with bright colors and bold patterns. Wider shoulder straps and square necklines can also minimize the appearance of your shoulders.

Got a big bottom? Balance it with patterned tops. Drawing the eye to the top half of your body will lessen the attention to the lower part.

Got a big belly? Look for control-top swimsuits with a special panel that help reduce the appearance of your tummy. If you’re bent on being in a two-piece, look for halter tops that will fall just above your bikini bottom.

No waistline? You can experiment with belted suits that will give your waist some definition or you can even slip on one-piece suits that are cinched in at the waist.

If you’re the modest kind, you might want to take a look at tankinis or slip on some board shorts.

When shopping, you should keep in mind that there are still plenty of factors to consider, not just the size. For example, note the price. You’ll probably be attracted by the cheaper swimsuits (“I just need this to last all summer then I can forget about it!” “I can’t afford more than that!”), but keep in mind that most times, they aren’t as durable as the really well-made ones. It’s definitely a smarter decision to buy a few pairs that fit you perfectly and are of high quality. Also, don’t wait till the last minute to buy your swimsuit. That will just make you buy anything off the rack that remotely fits you, which will end up with you looking less fabulous than you deserve to be. Take the time to pick the perfect swimsuit and you’ll look nothing short of a goddess on the beach.