The DictatorHow to choose the right bikini for your body type, and where to buy them
Plus, dresses that are literally like works of art

Where can I buy bikinis in Hong Kong? I am a C to D cup, so I need a larger size top, but not one for old ladies or too big on the bottom! Shopping for them online has not worked out well for me. I Can C Clearly Now, Mid-Levels
The Dictator rules: Oh, cry me a river. No, jump in it. I suspect some readers hope you never find the right fit (miaow). Search for shops that sell tops and bottoms separately, then visit to try them on.
Ozzie Cozzie, a long-standing hidden gem, stocks Seafolly, Baku and Moontide, although not all its bikinis are sold as separates. What’s more, the store offers personal consultations by appointment, to help you find the best fit. Private appointments are also provided at lingerie stores such as Sheer, which sells bikinis by Stella McCartney (HK$1,100 and up for tops and HK$670 up for bottoms). Rigby & Peller offers them, too. We’d opt for the exquisite bikini separates at Eres, which come in timeless cuts and colours (HK$1,000 and up).