Wrap-style swimsuits win for hourglass figures.

Yes, you want something that cinches at the waist.

Hourglass means your bust and hips are roughly balanced, so the job is to highlight that narrow waist. Anything that draws a line there works: a wrap-front top, a one-piece with a belt or side-tie detail, or a two-piece where the bottoms sit at your natural waist and the top has some structure.

Skip the shapeless tankinis and those high-waisted bottoms that cut across your middle like a brick wall—they hide your best asset. Also avoid overly stretchy, no-structure fabric that just blobs around your torso. Look for seams, ruching, or a built-in belt that actually does something.

One trick that rarely fails: buy separates so you can nail the fit on top and bottom independently.

Your shape is the classic swimsuit shape. Don’t fight it.