Gotta Get It!

Does your SUIT suit you?
by Marcia Horn

Brights, stripes and polka dots are all the rave at the beaches and poolside parties this season. Just make sure that wherever you are, your SUIT suits YOU.

Swimsuit season means time to get out the spray tan and the nail polish. It’s very important to use care when choosing appropriate beach/pool wear. First rule of thumb: match skin tone to suit color. Black and white bikinis look better on darker skin, so if you tend to look a little on the pale side during the first days of the season, leave that suit until after you’ve achieved a good base tan. Second rule of thumb: be sure your suit SUITS YOU. Pay attention to body composition when choosing a swimsuit for your body type. Whether small, medium, large or extra large, there is an appropriate suit for everyone! See this season’s latest styles and hottest picks!

O'Neill Citrus Stripe Top

How Much: $89.00
Buy it At: Alloy.com

Bandeau tops are everywhere this year—and since they are adorable and will probably be out of fashion next summer, get yourself into one and join the fun! Simple, sexy and no strappy tan lines. This suit by O’Neill is a bright mix of citrus fruit colors and is made for surfing, so it will stay in place no matter how big the waves at the beach. Or at the wave pool…

Anne Cole One-Piece Swimsuit Halter with O-Ring Detail

How Much: $65.99  
Buy it At: Macys.com

This classy one-piece is made of materials that shape and slim your figure. The high-cut legs and horizontal line details also give the illusion of long and thin. This is a very appealing suit, especially for a girl who wants to stay covered yet look good by the poolside.

Monokini

How Much: $33.50
Buy it At: Delias.com

This cutout shape was new and intriguing last year, and through the long cold winter the style has taken flight and become even more flirtatious. The suits are very eye-catching, and it’s like the wearer is covered but not, and works with almost every body shape.

VIX – CUTE in Green polka dot print.

How Much: $51/each piece
Buy it At: VixSwimwear.com

Beaches are a great place to break out those bright colors and get noticed on the sand. With not much material to get noticed in, it is key that the patterns work for your shape and draw attention to the right places. Blessed with a C-cup top? You may want to feature that! Love handles a little too much for you to handle? Bikinis that tie on the sides are super forgiving, because they can be adjusted to your size and won’t create bulge like a fitted bottom would. The same slimming effect is created with a high-cut leg, and better yet, the VIX brand is famous for using forgiving elastic that can’t squeeze you in the wrong way—worth every penny.

Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy® Polka dot balconet top with ultra-high-waist bottom

How Much: $59.00
Buy it At: VictoriasSecret.com

This vintage halter and high-waist style features a retro polka dot print, which is a great balance of dark and light. It will look best with a tan, so be sure to get some rays before hitting the sand in this beauty.

It’s okay to spend a lot on a good swimsuit, for remember, this thing has to keep you looking good ALL summer long, and sitting on the edge of the pool or swimming in salt water can damage flimsy material. That is why the craftsmanship is so important when buying a suit—check for extra thick lining and reinforced seams. Most importantly, make sure you are in a suit that makes you feel confident, so no matter who you meet or what you get into this summer, you will feel good about how you look while you’re at it.

NOTE: Prices and Availability subject to change.