A Swimwear Photographer on the Most Flattering Suit (From Every Angle)

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Searching for that perfectly flattering swimsuit is always difficult, no matter how many articles we read, friend's opinions we get, or hours we spend staring at ourselves in the dressing room. Just as it is with anything else, sometimes all you need is a different perspective, and today, we are turning to a swimwear photographer to find exactly that. As someone who's day-to-day job is spent behind the lens of a camera shooting swimwear, we thought it would be beneficial to pick the brain of Brooke Dombroski, a professional photographer who lives in the land of bikinis (also known as Hawaii). 

Take one glance at her eye-catching Instagram account, and you'll quickly see that Brooke is around swimsuits all day long, shooting campaign imagery for brands like Issa De' Mar and Reef, along with being a Reef adventure seeker. Not only did she provide us with the one suit style she thinks is most flattering across the board, but she also broke down which angles it's the most flattering from and why.

Keep reading to find out what this miracle-working swimsuit style is and click through for the best options (plus sizes included)!

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Why it's flattering from every angle

Straight on: "Photographing straight on from the front allows you to show off your neck, shoulders, and collarbone area. A sporty bikini top will give you lift and support while providing a nice, natural cleavage."

From behind: "Sporty tops with a detailed back or racer back are great for back shots! A cheeky bottom is always the most flattering on all body types. Don't forget to stick out your bum a little while posing!"

Profile: "A cheeky bikini bottom that sits on your hips and doesn't squeeze your sides too much is very flattering from this angle and shows just enough booty when photographed at a profile. When posing, curve your body so that it forms an 'S' shape.'"

Underwater: "Although almost every bikini style can look ethereal underwater, this particular suit style works on a much more functional level! It keeps everything secure, allowing you to dive, swim, float, and pose with ease so you don't have to worry about any malfunctions happening under the water!"

Laying on your tummy: "A sporty bikini top will have enough coverage enabling you to lay comfortably on your tummy for photos. Don't forget to pooch your bum a tad so that we can really see the shape of the cheeky bottom!"

— Brooke Dombroski 

Keep reading to shop variations of this extremely flattering swimsuit style! 

Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.