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What? Swimwear not as advertised? Sorry, but a single style will never suit all. Conventional styling wisdom prescribes belting everything you wear to create a waist from that trunk. We like to reserve judgment until we see it on the individual. By all means, try on one or all of the following belted swimsuits but, for heaven’s sake, don’t buy anything that makes your waist look thicker or is so tight it creates bulges.
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