No swim guide would be complete without addressing the swimwear needs of petite fashionistas.

Here are some basic tips:

– Look for small scale prints, straps and other embellishments
– High cut bottoms make your legs look longer
– Halters, Deep V necks and Monokinis can elongate your body.

Our Picks for Great Petite Swimsuits

1. Purple Meadow Print Bikini, $55, Topshop

2. Melissa Odabash Zebra-Print Bikini, $82, The Outnet

3. Melissa by Vix Bikini, $98, Piperlime

4. Xhileration Juniors Floral Bikini, $15, Target

5. Odyssey Digital Print Cupped Swimsuit, $32.27, Asos

6. Iron Fist “Here I Lie” Suit, $48, Tilly’s
7. By Caprice Animal Print One Piece, $27, Asos

8. SO Cheetah Halter Monokini, $36.40, Kohl’s

9. French Connection Apralla Swimsuit, $62, Figleaves