If you're a small-busted woman, it may be intimidating strolling along the beach or lounging at the pool party while all the attention is on the big-busted girls. Most women feel self-conscious about one body part or wish they could have a little more here and a little less there.

Focusing on what you don't have or have too much of makes shopping for bathing suits a chore when it should be an exhilarating experience. If you're smaller on top, there are many fabulous swimwear options that can enhance your bust line. The following tips can give the illusion of curviness and help maximize your assets.

Get a little lift in a halter bikini top. Halter bikinis work wonders for small-busted women. They give your bust line a boost and creative an illusion of voluptuousness. The Harlow Dot Tie Front Halter from Canyon Beachwear features removable cups that enhance a small bust and allow for more depth for a bigger bust. Boning and a tie-up neck and back straps provide the ultimate support and shape that you require in a well-fitting bikini.

A bikini with underwire gives great support. If you're an A or B cup, a bikini featuring underwire can give you some serious lift. Underwire pushes up your bosom, gives great support and enhances your cleavage.  A bikini with an underwire is great for support, and there are many bikinis with underwire featured online at the Canyon Beachwear store.

Small-busted women can't go wrong with ruffles. Another way to make your small bust line appear fuller is with a ruffled bikini top. These flirty and ultra feminine tops can help mask your true bust size and give off the appearance of a much larger bosom. An alternate version of the ruffled bikini top is a top with a bow in the center that also disguises your true cup size.  Either a top with ruffles or top with a bow in the center will accomplish the same result, keeping you looking great

Solid colors make your bust stand out. Solid colors are a small-busted woman's best friend. You can even do color blocking to enhance your bust line. If you decide to wear a different color bikini top and bottom, make sure the bottom is a brighter color, which draws attention away from a smaller bosom. Have fun with bright pinks, deep blues and warm orange colors.

As you shop for a bathing suit that accentuates your small bust, the main thing to keep in mind is your comfort level. You need to feel great in your own skin. Embrace your body, even those parts you think are less-than-perfect, and you're on your way to finding the swimsuit of your dreams.