If buying a swimsuit is more than a simple purchase for you, you're not alone. For most women it's a psychological and emotional issue involving self- image and self-esteem. You want to look good, but the fact is that only two percent of the female population has the body of a supermodel.

This may account for the big splash a new confidence-building swimsuit line is making. Called Miraclesuit, it is reported to be the only swimsuit line that offers all-over shaping and maximum control, along with the comfort of a four-way stretch, knit right into the fabric itself. Simply put, it doesn't rely on inner linings or control panels to shape and hold.

The secret is in the fabric, a high-performance material that boasts three times the holding power of ordinary swimsuit fabrics. What the fabric does is lengthen and slim the body, giving it shape and definition.