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Best swimwear for hiding tummy

Here's our round-up of the most flattering bikinis and swimsuits that will hide your tummy.
By Penny Travers
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Ombre swimsuit

Red, Pink, Magenta, Carmine, Maroon, Undergarment, Lingerie, Coquelicot, Natural material, Lingerie top,
This Grecian goddess-inspired moulded cup swimsuit is a style that will flatter any shape. It features tummy control for a slimming effect and plenty of coverage around the boob area.

Biba ombre swimsuit, £55, House of Fraser

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Printed swimsuit

Art, Illustration, Day dress, Artwork, One-piece garment, Drawing, Pattern,
Ruching effect on the front of this swimsuit will hide lumps and bumps and accentuate curves.

Printed swimsuit, £39, Swimwear365.co.uk

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Bandeau bikini

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Don't assume that just because you want to hide your tummy swimsuits are your only option. Vintage-style bikini sets with high-waisted bottoms are great too.

Santa Cruz bandeau top, £28 and bottom £20, figleaves.com

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Paisley tankini set

Blue, Pattern, One-piece garment, Electric blue, Dress, Aqua, Cobalt blue, Azure, Teal, Day dress,
This all-in-one features a foam bra, detachable straps and light tummy control.

Maldives tankini set, £76, Seaspray

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Palm tree swimsuit

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It doesn't get much more tropical than this palm tree print swimsuit, courtesy of M&S. It has a concealed control panel, with minimum support around the chest area, so it's perfect if you have small breasts.

Palm print swimsuit, £25, M&S

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Butterfly swimsuit

Blue, Pattern, Electric blue, One-piece garment, Aqua, Cobalt blue, Lavender, Day dress, Pattern, Fashion design,
We're a little bit in love with this 90s-style butterfly print swimsuit.

Swimsuit, £28, BHS

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Striped tankini

Shoulder, Red, White, Orange, Carmine, Neck, Black, Coquelicot, Costume accessory, Drawing,
Tankinis are becoming more and more popular, and we love this stripy version.

Tankini swimsuit, £18, F&F

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Turquoise swimsuit

Blue, Sleeve, Shoulder, Teal, Turquoise, Aqua, Dress, Electric blue, Azure, Cobalt blue,
This halterneck swimsuit is impossibly elegant.

Swimsuit, £35, M&S

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Ruched swimsuit

Red, Undergarment, Carmine, Magenta, Lingerie, Brassiere, Silk, Lingerie top, Swimwear, Satin,
Sometimes, less is more. This berry ruched swimsuit is simple and elegant. All you need is a sheer sarong and oversized sunnies to complete the look.

Swimsuit, £18, MATALAN

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Swimdress

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Add a touch of floral to your swimwear collection with this girly swimdress.

Floral swimdress, £22, Bonmarché

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