Next, try on a white shade. White bathing suits make your tan look amazing and instantly draw attention to you because it is so bright. If you are not comfortable or confident enough with getting so much attention, opt for a white bikini top or a white swim suit bottom. Mixing and matching shades, cuts, patterns, and designs are currently very trendy in the fashion world. If mixing and matching, wear white on your body part that you wish to emphasize the most-your chest or bottom. After deciding about just how much white you wish to wear, search for a lined suit. Since white is so sheer and the lightest tone, it can be very easy to see through, especially when it gets wet. Fully lined swimsuits should take care of this issue. Some bikini tops even have padding built in to offer double protection and coverage.

Don’t limit yourself to looking white hot in just a bikini. Try on a monokini (a one piece swimsuit with cut out designs in the tummy and side of the fabric). Contrary to popular belief, white on a monokini creates a long and lean slimming visual effect. You can also try white on a classic (but still sexy) one piece swimsuit. Opt for a one piece suit that has ruching and gathering to camouflage belly bumps. Also, give white a try on your tankini. When you wear white, you will look white hot no matter what style of suit you choose.

Some braided embellishments (whether serving as the bikini top straps or strings, or if they are the side straps of your bottoms) stand out and break up the uniformity of the lines and materials used on the suit. A classic and super sexy texture is crochet. Around for many of years, crochet is woven material that sits in a flattering way on the body. It does not bunch or gather, but adds volume in all the right places. Although this texture is usually seen on a string bikini, it is universally flattering and is made into tankinis, monokinis, and one piece swimsuits.

Finally, another very sexy and feminine texture worn on swimwear for women is gauze. The gauze texture appears to have a mummy like effect, effortlessly wrapping itself around the feminine form. Gauze, when worn in a neutral color like beige, taupe, copper, or bronze has slimming effects on the body and brings out the beauty of newly acquired tans. Similar to crocheted bikinis, gauze is less abrasive on the body and sits gently on curves. So break out of your usual bathing suit buying routine. Check out a bathing suit sale online or at a store near you and try on some textured suits to see how it has a sexy effect on your beach body.

I get a beautiful tan because my tan lines from this style bikini top are never visible when I wear my tank tops, sleeveless tops, or summer dresses. I also noticed that I am drawn to bandeau tops that have some material that is twisted between the cleavage of the top. This is detail is very timeless and looks effortless. Another creative element I love about this top is a keyhole detail, also usually located between the cleavage area of the top. Embellishments like this create volume, cleavage, and when paired with a padding lining within the bandeau, small chests are given a noticeable boost. I also love the pretty ocean inspired colors I purchased the tops in.

I have a sea foam green, muted aqua, and sleek and chic white bandeau top. These colors are always in style and can be mixed and matched with any style swimsuit bottoms. In fact, I try to never match the colors of my two piece swimsuits. This makes them more interesting and versatile. As much as I love these tops, I love pairing them with different cut bottoms. When I am feeling firm and confident, I opt for a scoop bottom style. When I need some support and coverage, I pair my bandeau top with a higher waisted bottom that sits ever so slightly below my belly button. Check out this bikini style at an online bathing suit sale. Maybe you will love it in as many ways as I do!

Go shopping at your favorite department store or find a bathing suit sale online to begin your quest for the perfect bathing suit. You may not realize it now, but the older you get; you will be more inclined to cover up in a one piece bathing suit or tankini. Although these styles are very classic, flattering, and stylish; being young and wearing a tiny bikini seems like a rite of passage to me. Whether you select a slimming bikini or a string bikini, focus on cuts that bring out your youthfulness. Triangle bikini tops and bandeau tops are very fresh, playful, and youthful looking. Easy to slip off and untie to tan your back, these tops are great for young beach goers because they do not need as much support and lift as women do as they age (unless you are incredibly large busted).

Even if your body is less than perfect, slimming bikinis can deceive the eye by flattening and smoothing imperfections. They usually have a control top built inside the bottoms that is well concealed. Now is also the time to really rock those playful and young colors and prints-leopard skin, zebra stripe, polka dots, and fun embellishments like bows and chains are age appropriate. Enjoy your youth in a young and carefree suit!

You have cool toned skin if silver jewelry looks best on you, you have blue looking veins on the underside of your wrists and arms, and clear or pale pink colored lipstick or gloss is your beauty go to item. Typically, fair to light skin tones have cool undertones, while medium, olive, and darker skin tones have warm undertones. Once you know your skin tone, search online for a swimsuit sale and pick out your favorite styles by using this color code. Cool skin ladies should try on pastel shades of blue, green, pink, and yellow. Muted silver tones, beige, and gilver (a subtle mix of gold and silver) look great once you acquire a tan. Warm skin tone gals should seek out bight neon colors, black, white, and browns.

Golds and gold shades like topaz and bronze also look amazing once you begin to sport a tan. Shades of swimsuits can also help you play up or disguise certain features. Black one piece suits are the most classic and slimming on any figure. Black easily hides flaws, lumps, and bumps; making them blend in with the rest of your body. Heavily patterned and darker shades also disguise unsightly mid sections and can draw the eye upward if you are wanting to focus more on your top section. Look your best this summer after finding your signature shade.

When it comes to swimsuit bottoms, these sun kissed gals opt for bottoms that are functional for outdoor sports and activities. They wear bottoms that are cut like boy shorts, surf shorts, and athletic style-cute high and worn tight to ensure that they will stay in place when surfing, paddle boarding, participating in volleyball, and even roller skating though the biking and walking paths alongside the ocean. And the colors and prints of their suits? Electric, bright, and vibrantly patterned; matching the warm weather and bubbly personalities of the West coast residents. West coast sun goers and beach dwellers are also into their fitness and health so they aren’t just lounging around on the beach. They get their color by wearing a bikini top while on the go.

Why are West coast women so into an active lifestyle? Well if you had to be in a swimsuit year round, you would be on the go all the time too! East coast swimsuits for women are more modest and lounge like. If you visit the Hamptons in New York, many women opt for sophistication and class in a plain black one piece swimsuit or a neutral slimming bikini. Paired with a wide brim straw hat, east coasters appear to be more concerned with protecting and preserving their skin, lounging underneath oversized umbrellas at their clubs or vacation homes. Also making an appearance on the East coast more often than the West coast are tankinis. Also classic and timeless, they provide coverage and comfort for those East coasters out and about in the sun.

No matter what style suit you decide to wear, also decide to beat the bloat. Avoid foods like french fries and chips because they contain high amounts of salt, which causes you to retain water, making you appear larger than you are. Other foods to avoid before slipping into your suits are burgers, burritos, and fried chicken-all high in fat, these foods will take longer for your body to digest, making your stomach appear large. If in a bikini, flat is the way to go! Drink lots of water to flush extra fluid out of your system. Opt for a salad of celery, cucumbers, and greens; or one filled with fruit like honeydew and cantaloupe. All of these healthy treats will make your belly appear flatter and firmer instantly.

Also, before searching for a suit at a bathing suit sale, make sure you are at your ideal weight. Run or walk daily, lift weights, or take part in group fitness classes. Exercise will help you lose inches and tone up your trouble areas. Not up for exercise that is invasive on your back and knees? Yoga and daily stretching can also help you transform your body into a longer and leaner figure. When you feel most confident with your body, you will be most likely to pick out a sexy suit, like a tiny bikini. Looking great is a part of feeling great, and this should be a goal of every woman at the start of a new swimsuit season.

Rule number one: You need a bikini top with adjustable straps. Period. You have to feel comfortable in your suit and adjust your top to where your girls are getting maximum support. Bikini underwire tops aid you with this as well. Some tops have special linings to lift and make the chest appear firmer and sculpted.

Rule number two: Avoid spillage. It is not attractive when women lift up their arms and they have their chest peeking out at the world from the side of the bikini top. To avoid this, pick a bikini halter top style or a top with banding around the perimeter. These swimwear style cuts and details support not only your chest but your back (which you know gets very sore after a while).

Rule number three: Do not choose a triangle/string bikini top. These tops are very tiny and lack the structure and support you need to look fabulous at the beach. Skimpy tops may get your chest attention from beach goers, unfortunately it may be the wrong kind of attention. Also, tops like these restrict your beach activities. Good luck surfing, playing volleyball, paddle boarding, or kayaking without a bikini malfunction.

These three rules are pretty much foolproof for picking out a great bathing suit top. When it comes to swimsuit bottoms, busty beach babes have to purchase a suit that shows off or creates curves for them. Slimming bikinis are always a great choice, because they have built in slimming panels that make everyone look like they have a tiny and flat tummy. No matter what suit you select for the summer, busty beach babes can follow the three important rules above when wearing a bikini, tankini, monokini, or one piece swimsuit.

If you have a straight figure then you most likely are wishing to enhance your entire body. When wearing a bikini top, pick a colorful and bold print like Hawaiian flowers, leopard spots, plaid, or geometric shapes. The larger the print is, the larger your top will look. In addition to a pretty print up top, try on a top with not only padding (not too much, you don’t want to look like you had plastic surgery) but underwire. This will ensure you are getting the most out of what you have. For a super bonus, try all three tips in one bikini top- a padded top with a metal ring in between the cleavage area in a large flowery print.

When it comes to swimsuit bottoms, embellishments are once again going to draw attention to that area and create some hips and a waistline, depending on the cut of the bottoms. Boy shorts always look great on a straight figure. Rule number two: Find a bathing suit with texture. Lace and eye lit details on a frilly bottom will draw attention to your rear and make it appear larger (lucky you). Rule number three: Avoid any kind of striping that runs up and down the body. This will make you look even thinner and straighter. Also, do not pick any swimsuit bikini that is one color or that has no patterns. This will not help get you the curves you desire. Now that you know some helpful tips, check out a bathing suit sale and bring your notes with you!

With certain sites and stores offering 50% or more off on the hottest one piece bathing suits, bikinis, monokinis, and tankinis, jump at the chance to sport a new look at the beach or while lounging around the pool. One way to try spice up your summer swimsuit wardrobe is to mix and match your bathing suit bottoms and your bikini tops. There is no need to toss your favorite tops and bottoms! Color blocking is this season’s latest trend. Keep your favorite black bikini bottoms and pair them with a new, neon colored (also a hot trend right now) bikini top, or even an animal print (leopard print never goes out of style) swimsuit top.

Do you have a bikini top but have had the misfortune of misplacing the bottoms? No problem. Get a new one! For example, if your bikini top is a light shade of blue, try searching for a darker shade of blue or even a print that compliments the light shade. Recently, I was able to score a pair of black and white polka dotted scoop bottoms to compliment my classic black bikini top for an unbelievably low price! Browse the clearance racks in a store like Old Navy, the Gap, and Target, or click around online on your favorite sites or Google bathing suit sale to find a great deal like this. Hard economic times call for creativity and thriftiness!