A US magazine which gives swimwear advice to 8 year olds is coming in for massive criticism.

Discovery Girls is aimed at girls aged 8 to 13 and is currently running an article in this month's edition which advises girls if they are curvy on top to cover up.

The controversial two page spread also advises that side ties and cut outs draw the eyes down while bra-like tops offer extra support.

The publication has a readership of 900,000 young people - with an average age of 10. 

Susan Keogh has been speaking to Claire O'Dowd from Spun Out.ie: