Heidi Vandervord is a designer with the team that created the high tech Ada Contour Swimsuit.

"It is a quick fix for those ladies who haven't had time to the gym over winter," she said.

"They will instantly feel and look slimmer in this suit, they will probably go down a dress size."

The Ada Contour Swimsuit slims and trims because of hidden cup support, power control mesh on the side, stomach control panel, elastic stretch within the fibre, more lycra and on the back, extra support to hold the bottom in and up.

If you don't want to fork out the $190 for a swimsuit, there are still plenty of options to choose from.

In Style Editor, Kerrie McCallum has cast her expert eye over the summer ranges.

If you are trying to create curves, then these are the rules for you:

1. Detail on the top, especially ruffles can add extra to a smaller bust; 2: Padding and/or cups help fill and lift the bust; 3: A wide band or frills create curves and the illusion of hips.

"What everyone needs to know is that ruching is friendly and flattering," Kerrie said.

If you want to celebrate your curves like Beyonce or J-Lo, then choose a glamorous Hollywood inspired swimsuit.

If you are trying to make the hips a bit slimmer, go for something that doesn't emphasise everything.

"Black is failsafe and again a lower cut leg is important," Kerrie said.

"Avoid wearing trends that don't really suit you."

Related info

Contour Swimsuit (Curvy figures)
Ada Contour Swimsuit
RRP: $189
Ph: (03) 9466 4144

Available: Specialty Swimwear Stores and online at watersun.com

Pink and white tie-dye frill bikini (Petite figures)
From: Lazy & Tie
RRP: $75

Ph: 0450 922 261

Gold Bikini (Hollywood style, petite figures)
From: Seafolly
RRP: top - $99.95 bottom - $69.95
Ph: 1300 130 715

www.seafolly.com.au

Brown tankini (Curvy figures)
From: Sue Rice
RRP: $204

www.suerice.com.au

Black one-piece (Curvy figures)
From: Miraclesuit (style: Oceanus)
RRP: $249.95

Ph: 1300 130 715

Black + Aztec print one-piece (Curvy figures)
From: Sue Rice
RRP: $195

www.suerice.com.au

Navy one piece halter neck (Athletic figures)
Ph: 1300 130 715

RRP: $379.00

Graphic Print Bikini (Petite figures)
From: Seafolly
RRP: $79.95 (top), $64.95 (bottom)
Ph: 1300 130 715
www.seafolly.com.au