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  • How to stick your bikini down

    Updated for 2024 We all know how distressing it is if you have had a bikini slippage on stage, and no matter how much you want to pull that wedgie out of your bum and re-position your boobs...you must resist! Bikini disasters on stage, with ill fitting bikinis and all sorts of gaping and slippage is becoming a thing of the past. With every year that passes the standard for bikini and fitness competition goes up, and as you invest your time and money you want to look absolutely tip top on stage. So to avoid the dreaded wardrobe malfunction read on and discover the benefits of body tape and bikini glue. Of course the most important way to avoid bikini slippage is making sure your bikini is the right size and shape for your body, even if that means having it adjusted in the last few weeks of your show. Your body will be dramatically different from the start of your training so make sure you have a final fitting and try on within the last few weeks before your competition. The next step is to get aquainted with some artificial aids: namely bikini glue and body tape. STICKY SOLUTIONS Depending on the type of fix you want; whether you need to keep the bikini bottoms in place, or also to keep your boobs and bikini top in check you may need different products and solutions. Types of product to stick down your bikini: roll on glue sticky strips/ body tape tit tape Bikini Glue The tried and tested method among fitness competitors to stick down a bikini is glue. The most popular product by far is Pro Tan's Bikini Bite, although other products are available. APPLICATION Apply when your skin is completely dry, roll it on to the skin area you want to stick down. Apply a single layer to the bikini area you want to stick, it is best to stick to the edges of the bikini where there are many layers of fabric and do not put too much on, it will damage your bikini. Wait until the glue goes tacky and then stick it on your skin and hold until it is completely dry. From then on in DO NOT TOUCH, otherwise you risk releasing the bond and having to start over. REMOVAL Putting on bikini bite can be messy and fiddly. To get the suit off, just gently seperate your bikini from your skin. The glue will come off your body with a bit of soap and water and a bit of a scrub. Getting it off your bikini suit is another matter. You will be most successful getting the glue off your suit if you clean it as soon as you take it off. If you forget to clean it promptly you may stain your suit and the sticky residue will in turn pick up dirt. Gently clean with a soft toothbrush, a super mild fabric detergent, running cool water and gentle persuation. One of my clients religiously cleans her suit after a show and her bikinis are pristine. Remember not to scrub the outer fabric of your suit as it destroys the shiny fabrics and crystal finishes. DOWNSIDES The bottle is big, so if you're only planning on doing one show there's a lot of waste. Easy to over apply, and apply incorrectly, so be patient. Body tape Sticky strips and double sided body tape have become very popular in the last few years. There are branded products such as Bikini bum tape, but you will find that any strong double sided body tape or toupee tape is pretty much exactly the same product. This is not the same as tit tape, which is only single sided. APPLICATION Make sure your skin is clean and dry, with no lotion or moisturizer as this will affect the adhesion of the tape. Cut the tape to the size you want and fix it to the edges of the bikini you want to stick down. Then put on the bikini and place it correctly where you want it to sit before you take off the backing tape. Start with one leg edge and whilst holding the bikini in place unpeel off the backing and stick to the body with a little pressure. Then repeat on the other side, remembering to hold the bikini in place and make sure that both sides are mirrored and symetrical. If you are also sticking top edges do those last. If the tape has come unstuck, or the surface you are applying it to is damp, or dusty it will not adhere correctly so best to go for a new strip and start over. REMOVAL Do not pull the tape straight off or you could literally lose some skin. Apply a little clear oil such as coconut or baby oil to the edges and let it work for a few minutes. You could also use a medical adhesive remover such as Appeal, and then gently seperate the tape from your skin and bikini. Glue Removal is time sensitive and necessary to keeping your bikini in tip top condition.Dealing with glue as soon as possible once you have finished your show will prolong the life of your bikini suit. If you leave the glue on too long it could be very difficult to remove it from the fabric. Remove it from your bikini using clear oil to break down the adhesion and then washing the bikini to remove any residue with running water and mild clothing detergent and gently rubbing it away. Do not forget the washing part, it's really important to remove the residue glue before new particles stick to it. DOWNSIDES It's a one shot method. If you mess up the tape on first go, take it off and start fresh with a new bit. Don't forget to take adhesive removal with you or you could damage your skin. WHERE TO STICK IT! BUMS With bikini bum coverage getting smaller and smaller it is increasingly difficult to keep those little bits of lycra from making their way into your bum crack. No matter how great us bikini designers are at fit your peachy bum wants to eat that lycra. The struggle is real! Here's a handy little diagram to show you where on your bikini you should stick your bikini glue. Tit Tape If it's good enough for Kim Kardashian, it's good enough for you! Tip tape is literally the stuff that will help lift and shape your boobs. It's extra helpful if you have lost a lot of breast mass but still have sagging skin left over and is a godsend for those of us that are mature and natural, it sticks and tucks it all neatly under your bikini. Hurrah! It is not the same as body tape, as it is only single sided. APPLICATION Make sure your skin is clean, dry and free from oil, lotion or moisturiser before you apply. Stick on some nipple covers to protect your most sensitive areas and do a patch test by cutting off a bit and sticking it on, proceed if no allergic reaction occurs. You can either build up strips of tape to build a cup or use the readymade shapes like the product illustrated above, start underneath and work your way up, slightly stretching the tape as you go. It is always best to experiement prior to the show to see what works best under your bikini. REMOVAL Apply a clear oil like coconut oil or baby oil and let it soak in for a few minutes before peeling it off. DOWNSIDES Will rip the top layer of skin off if you rip it straight off. It's a one shot deal, you won't be able to reposition your tape once applied, start again with a new strip. Top tips for Show Day Put glue on after you put on your bikini, but make sure you do it in sufficient time for glue to dry before you start moving about. Let your tan dry completely, otherwise nothing will adhere correctly Do not use moisturisers, lotions or oils where you plan to use glues or tapes Clean your bikini as soon as after the show so the glue doesn't damage your expensive suit. So there you have it...the secret to keeping your bikini in place and on point as you hit the stage.

  • The boobs issue

    How to make your tits look great in a competition bikini Updated for 2024 Let's face it, boobs are one of the first casualties whilst training for a fitness competition, so naturally they need a bit of care and support to look their best on competition day. You can't train your breasts into shape, but there are things you can do to minimise the unsightly volume loss and sagging skin that rapid competition weight does to your breasts. In this article I will go through how to make your breasts look their best, by making careful choices in your bikini design and good preperation. As a bikini designer I have had to figure out how to get the best look for every individual body, and I find breasts are the top concern to my clients. The process of preparing for a fitness show makes you focus on your body's in minute detail, often focusing on singular area's of contention, which can cause extra stress. Athletes judge their own bodies as they imagine the judges will do when they finally reach their goal of stepping on stage, and the area of the body that tends to throw fitness athletes into most consternation is breasts. Women with small breasts worry they don't have enough, and women with large breasts worry about how to keep them perky and in place. First lets bust some myths.... Do you need fake boobs to win in fitness? No, no you do not! It may seem that everyone has had a boob job on stage, but there are plenty of champions who are natural breasted. The judges mark you on your symmetry, condition, balance, confidence and stage presence. In the stage presence mark your bikini and how well you fit in it, and have chosen a fit and design to suit your body ...the judges don't care about the size of your breasts. Cup Bikinis look better Not necessarily, it depends on your breasts and your bikini style It is important to manage expectations, and work with your bikini designer to get the best look for you. We expect an underwired cup to provide more support, but the fitness bikini design is fundamentally different to a traditional bra design, and the usual rules don't apply. The cupped design has specific fitting problems which I explain later in the article. Click here to read which bra top style is best for your boobs. Padding solves all fitting issues Sometimes padding works, sometimes it creates more problems. How you pad your bikini, where you pad it and what you pad it with will all effect the outcome of your final stage look. Take some time before the competion to experiment with different padding types and placement so you know what you are doing on show day. Top Tips for Competition Show Day Come competition day just remember the judges don't score your boobs, they are concentrating on proportion, balance, symmetry and stage presence. Those are the things on which you should focus on. Take extra pads on show day Try a few dry runs before the competition to get the pads in the right place and stitch them in for a hassle free day. In the last few days before a competition your body could still change so be prepared and take a few spares with you. Pads are best used to lift the breast higher than push it to the middle for cleavage. Use foam pads, they are light and can be cut to size and shape and avoid heavier style pads such as gel filled as they only increase the weight the bikini has to deal with. Utilize nipple covers and body tape A bit of body tape can make a huge difference. First use nipple covers to protect your sensitive parts, and then use tape to get perky. This can be applied differently depending on your bikini size and style so experiment a little before the show to see what works best for you. Put your bikini on correctly You may well giggle at the obviousness of this statement, but give it a go! To put your bikini on correctly first tie the back strap as tight as you can without discomfort or beakage, then lean over slightly and tie up your shoulder straps tight enough without causing discomfort at the back of the neck or forcing the bikini underband to rise up. Then stand up straight and lift your breasts one at a time to place padding underneath and to the outside, being careful not to push padding beyond the underband. Then drop and nudge your breasts into place on top of the padding. Use a regular triangle pad to create a profile shape on a soft triangle bikini Adding simple padding to a triangle bikini gives your bikini the best profile shape, even if you don't need it to support your breasts. Not only does it stop your nipple showing through the bikini, but it gives a great profile look and gives symetrical shape to the bikini. Use body tape for lift and to keep the bikini in position Celebrities have been using body tape to strap themselves in and lift themselves up for decades...and you could use it too. There are now some amazing products to take advantage of, just do a trial run before showday so you know what you're doing. Fitness competitors have been using body tape and bikini bite to keep their bikini bottoms in the correct place...but you can also use it on bikini tops to stop them shifting around and keeping loose skin under control. What Actually Happens to your breasts during Fitness Show Preparation? Show preparation is unlike any other kind of weight loss program. Weight loss is incredibly rapid because of the progressive calorie reduction through dieting and increase in training. Let's wind the clock back to show preperation. Everyone's prep is different, and every body reacts differently so there are no hard and fast rules that apply to everyone. Whether your breasts are natural or have had breast augmentation surgery you will find that they lose volume, and can sag after rapid weight loss. The loss of breast volume in itself doesn't cause the sagging, it's actually the ligaments and skin in the breast area being unable to retract as fast as your weight loss. What you can do to help your boobs during prep Wear the right bra Even though show prep is a relatively short time you should continue to provide your breasts with as much support and care as you did before, don't just let your reduced boobs knock around in your old bra...chances are you need a whole re-fit. Get re-measured and treat yourself to a new bra. It doesn't have to be expensive, it just needs to fit really well. Your breasts have changed size, shape and consistency and your back may have broadened as you have built your muscle. Get yourself re-measured by a professional and try on different styles and a size up and down from your new measurements to see what works the best. After your competition as you reverse diet your breasts should return to their normal size, but you should keep the bra for use on your next competition prep if you choose to do it again. Keep skin supple Make sure you keep moisturising and taking good care of your skin. Skin on your neck, chest and breasts is some of the most delicate and thin on your body. As breasts lose volume your skin cannot keep up with the rapid change , so keep it supple and moisturized to maintain elasticity. You can also take suppliments or apply topical creams high in collagen. Collegen is a complex molecule, and research is patchy and speculative but claims that collagen can temporarily plump up and assist moisture retention and elasticity of the skin are somewhat proven. Use your best judgement though, claims that they will reverse skin damage long term are far fetched and untrustworthy. If it sounds too good to be true, it generally is. Specialised Upper body exercise Upper body exercise can help support your breast tissue. Your pectoral muscle sits right underneath your breasts, and strengthening that muscle can help pull up the tissue above it. Stick to the regime you and your trainer have worked out to achieve your desired body shape but don't skimp on your upper body. What bikini style is best for your boobs? Careful choices made when buying your bikini will give you the best look for your breasts. A competition bikini is not like a normal bra or bikini top...the engineering is fundamentally different and cannot provide the support you have come to expect from a good well fitted bra. First decide whether you want a triangle or a cupped bra design. Then start thinking about size and scale according to your own body proportions. If I was styling all these ladies I would advise the lady on the left swap bikini top with the lady on the right. They are both wearing the classic triangle, but see how the size of the bikini looks too small on the tall lady (to the left) and the lady on the right is totally swamped by the size of her bra. There are pro's and cons for both bra styles, so it pays to try on a variety of designs to find the right one for you. Triangle Bra's The triangle bra is the fitness standard. It is shaped like a triangle with either soft cups that gather with a string at the bottom, or a moulded triangle with a fixed bottom strap. Both styles have shoulder straps that tie behind the neck. Best for small to medium breasts Triangle bra shapes, either soft or rigid moulded work really well for small breasted ladies. They look better in profile than a cupped bra, especially when competitors transition into side poses. Soft cups look excellent on smaller breasts, and can be adjusted for your unique body proportions. The soft cup look is completed with shaped triangle pads and as much stuffing as you need to give the look that you want. A rigid triangle cup is great for maximising cleavage for small to mid breasted women ( A-C cup) but cannot be adjusted in size. This design will squash and lift smaller breasts and you can always add more stuffing or padding as required on the day. Make sure all your straps are done super tight as you step on stage for maximum impact. Rigid cups are not advised for large fake breasts, as the underband tends to lift off the body at the ribcage, leaving the underbust exposed. The fixed underband simply does not have the flexibility to stay put as you move through your posing routine. Triangle bikinis for large breasts A classic gathered triangle is best for large fake breasts as the cup can be adjusted and moulded around your breast. The straps will provide little support or push up effect for very large and heavy breasts, the garment simply can't be relied upon to do this. Large natural breasts that have reduced down can wear this style, but are rarely as flattering. I would recommend cup styles wherever possible for larger natural breasts and if you have sagging skin, it needs to be hidden and lifted with some stealthy body tape application underneath. Cupped bra's Underwired styles are great for mature and large breasted women, especially women who have lost a lot of breast material but still have extra skin to deal with. They are designed to separate and create shape and lift but provides nominal more support than the non-wired variety. Cupped bikinis for small to medium breasts I tend to steer clear of cupped bikinis for small breasts as they tend to gape at the upper strap no matter how much padding you use. If you really want a cupped bikini and are small breasted make sure you get the correct size and opt for a full cup rather than a demi cup to avoid excessive gaping. Never buy a bigger size and stuff it with padding, the cup will gape horribly as you go through your posing transitions. Cupped bikinis for large breasts Cupped bikinis are the best for natural big bosoms, they will give shape and definition and some support which is hard to acheive otherwise. Have your designer use thicker straps at the back and shoulder for extra strength, and use body tape/ nipple covers to hide excess skin or bring the breasts closer together prior to putting on the bikini. For augmented breasts choose a bikini top without moulded padding and get the correct size if you don't want to spill out of the top. Much of my job is about managing expectations, We all want high up, perky looking breasts...but sometimes that is more than a bit of lycra and some elastic can literally do, you need to be realistic about what can be acheived. So, no matter how much breast you lose during your competition fitness journey there is always a way to improve the look of your boobs on show day. By making careful choices in the style and size of your bikini, using appropriate padding and taping methods and preparing well in advance you too can make your tits look great in a competition bikini! #advice #fitnesscompetitiontips #bodyconfidence #bikinidesigner #competitionbikini

  • Focus on Women's Figure Competition Suits

    Updated for 2024 Figure Competition suits are a little bit different to your average bikini. In this article I will show you what bikini style of bikini you should be wearing to compete in Body Fitness, Physique or Figure categories in the UK and advice on how to make sure it fits on show day. FIGURE BIKINI STYLE The Figure Competition Bikini is specifically designed to maximise the amount of body on show, whilst remaining decent. The figure bikini has these specific features: Two piece bikini crossover back that attaches to the bottoms V-shaped bottoms The style of bikini top, and the glute (bum) coverage can vary across federations, so check the rules before you order your bikini. FIGURE BIKINI BOTTOMS The bottoms are shaped into a prominent V-shape front and back and should be worn to sit high on the hip or waist. This allows the legs to look longer and gives the judges the opportunity to see your muscle definition and striation in the upper legs and buttocks. Figure Bottoms and Glute Coverage Choose the cut that suits how much glute coverage you want. This suit bottom should sit flat across the cheeks and not scrunch into the centre like a classic bikini. Many figure competitors use body tape or bikini bite to keep the suit bum in position. For more information on how to stick your bikini so it doesn't move check out my related posts and find out how to stick your bikini down. * Don't forget to check how much glute coverage is allowed for your federation, the UKBFF are in particular specify that the bottoms should cover half the glutes. For more information on glute coverage and why it matters check out the related posts and find out what glute coverage is and why it matters. The back bottoms have hooks along the waistline to attach the top straps. Straps should be positioned somewhere mid back to avoid pulling the bottoms too much out of shape. You may need to find the perfect strap position through trial and error, as I have found that tensions across the figure suit can vary greatly between clients. FIGURE BIKINI TOPS The bikini top can be triangle, moulded triangle or cupped. Pick the best style to suit the size and shape of your breasts. Classic Triangle Tops The classic triangle top is adjustable and can slide along the under-band to shape around the breast as you desire. The top is lined, and padding can be placed inside this lining to accentuate size and shape. This bikini top style gives very little support to large breasts, especially from the sides. This will be less of a problem for ladies with implants, but could be difficult for women with naturally large breasts. Moulded Triangle Tops Moulded triangle style tops are fixed in their front position and cannot be adjusted along the under-band. They provide excellent push up and shape provided they are tight to the body. Cupped Tops Choose moulded or cup shaped bikini tops to support large breasts that do not have implants, and keep the straps tight, but not so tight that they pull the bottoms up and give you a wedgie. Large breasts with implants can look overwhelming in bra cup designs, so if you choose these make sure the underwire doesn't lift off your ribcage as you pose. The best shape for smaller breasts is a triangle or moulded triangle, and use padding to help push up and give you shape. The figure bikini top is finished with adjustable back straps that cross at the back and attach to the bottoms with How to get the perfect fit Getting a correctly fitting bikini depends very much on the accuracy of measurements and your overall body type. As you get nearer to your show day you will probably find that your bottoms will need adjusting to make them smaller at the sides, this is totally normal in the industry. If your bikini is completed more than a month before your show you should try it on again and arrange to have it altered if necessary. If you choose to wear your bikini bottoms high on the waist you will also need some additional grip on the side of the bottoms with the use of bikini glue or tape. I also recommend that you don't have connectors on the bottoms as they are very difficult to keep high in the right position. The figure bikini bikini gives little bust support due to the specific engineering of the bikini as a whole....but at such a low body fat it's likely that most of your natural boob will have reduced considerably compared to your off-season body. If you have all natural large breasts and are competing in bodyfitness, toned figure or physique you will find that at such low bodyfat you have more skin than breast tissue. What can we do to make the most of your boobs in the figure bikini? I have 3 idea's for you that don't involve surgery: 1- STRAP IN! Yes...you read that right! The easiest way is to use bodytape or a silicone tape to lift the upper part of the breast. For years celebrities have been using body tape to keep their boobs up and in garments...but beware this beauty accessory does not come without pain as removal of tape can literally take your skin off! Body tape is often used around the sides of the cups to keep it close to the body or on underwires to stop the cup lifting off the body. 2 - AVOID BRA CUPS (please note: figure bikini only) Most competition bikinis are made from moulded bra cups and have absolutely no flexibility or give. Plus the bra straps are pulled down towards the bottoms denying you the ability to tighten up the back strap and provide support around the body. So when you do that cheeky side pose and twist on stage no amount of padding will fill the gap at the top of the bikini. If you have fake big boobs the more padding you put in the cup the further it will sit away from the body and you may need additional body tape to stop the cup lifting away from the rib cage while you pose. 3 - GO UP A SIZE AND USE INSERTS If loose skin is a real problem you can hide it by going for a slightly bigger bra size that will cover you up and then use bra inserts to create shape. Even if you have big boobs the overall shape of your bikini will be improved with the addition of some simple triangle inserts. They will smooth the profile of the bikini and give it just enough shape so you can tighten up those back straps so the bikini is as tight to your body as possible and then tape down all three sides of the bikini around your breast skin and tissue.

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