I was wondering what the best style of bikini would be to go for...
cos I've got a bit of a stomach (UK size 10) and i'm planning on buying a triangle
bikini.. and I was wondering if anyone knows any patterns that would and wouldn't be
very flattering?! thanks!

if by triangle bikini you mean one like this (http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446176 016&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574491424919&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1215727142580&ev19=3:13) don't do it. If you have any fat on you it will give you repulsive rolls.

one like this (http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductArray.jsp?SECSLOT=LN-Swimwear&ViewAllOnly=0&use_parent=0&ShowPage=3&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446176016&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418067&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1215727236351) would be much more flattering because the thickness would balance you out more.

If you can't find one you like you can always choose a tankini

get this
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=D928E8678B8F90D35DB2E 3EC521A517B.app12-node6?itemdescription=true&itemCount=10&id=14367551&parentid=W_APP_SWIMWEAR&sortProperties=&navCount=322&navAction=poppushpush&color=01

Yep, it's really cute, and would cover your problem areas.

And show off good legs. [if you have good legs]

if this bit of a stomach your talking about
is more toward the bottom
you can cover it up with a pair of board shorts.

if not, i would advise wearing a cute one piece
or a cute long tankini.

go for a halter top bikini if you have big boobs,
and a pattern top with a solid bottom brings the attention to your cheast,
or go for a nice tankini or one piece

See through FTW.

uhm, no? perv.

Point?

the triangle ones with the strings are best for small chested people....and the halter ones are for larger chested women.....

get this
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=D928E8678B8F90D35DB2E 3EC521A517B.app12-node6?itemdescription=true&itemCount=10&id=14367551&parentid=W_APP_SWIMWEAR&sortProperties=&navCount=322&navAction=poppushpush&color=01

that one is actually really cute....

If you want really awesome suits you should check out swimwearexpress.com

I got my last 2 suits from there and both are so pretty! They are both Betsey Johnson. Wow!

Tankini.

Here are two swimsuit ideas.. http://stylejuku.com/lookbooks/98/swim-team
There are more on this site also. But, you can actually create your own looks or ask for ideas from other stylists at stylejuku.com (http://www.stylejuku.com).