Maria, Serena, ATK, Grace, Divina and Karen

Getting ready for the TODAY show segment

Moms detest bathing suit season. And, for good reason! 20 something size two women have no issue wriggling into a teeny, weeny bikini. But for real women—those with lumps, bumps and other unsightly bulges– there is an inimitable sense of dread attached to swimsuit hunting. I cast real women-size 8-14 –to show  how the right swimsuit and thoughtful styling can make you look thinner, taller and glamorous!

GETTING GLAM IN THE GREEN ROOM WITH KATHIE LEE & DICK VAN DYKE!

All the hot mamas getting ready to take the stage:
Karen, Maria, Serena, ATK, Divina and Grace

SWIMWEAR 101

• THE THREE Cs of swimsuit shopping: Construction , contrast, compression, cover-ups

• Elongate the neck and emphasize the décolletage

• Use big baubles for the beach..(say it 5 times fast!) like cuffs, rings and earrings to draw attention to the body parts you like and camouflage what you don’t

• A cover-up is a layering tool that masks a thousand flaws

• A subtle heel elongates the silhouette

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Watch the full segment! Get the Looks!