BATHING SUIT BONANZA

As Memorial Day approaches, it is time to shop for new bathing suit looks.  I always suggest purging first and trying on the suits your currently have to know what fits you well, what fabrics look worn out, or suits that have lost their shape and need to be thrown out or given away.

Colors and prints are big for spring and summer.  Pastel hues,citrus colors, metallics, and animal skin are great options.  Not ready to try these trends?  Deep hues such as amethyst, navy, and chocolate brown are the new black and make you look slim.  

Fit Tips:

If you have a small chest...ruffles, ruching, shirring and flowy fabrics work great to add fullness to your upper half.  Halter tops also gives the illusion of a larger chest when enhanced with padding or structure.

If you are busty or curvy...give your chest enough support and coverage.  Bra or molded cup styles with under-wiring give you additional support.  Bottoms with eye-catching embellishments like rings, buckles, elaborate ties, etc. draw the eye down and provide a balance to your chest.  Ruffled bottoms draw the eye and make the bottom appear to be in proportion with your top.

If you are hippy...tops with wide-set straps give the illusion of a broader shoulder area.  High-cut string bottoms with adjustable ties narrow the hips and allow the suit to be tied to fit you correctly in that area.  AVOID:  boy shorts which brings focus to your widest point, and halters and triangle tops which will make your bust look smaller and not in proportion with your hips.  Smaller bottoms are more flattering.

If you are boyish...ruching is a great option as it creates curves.  Colorblocking is a great option as are geographic prints.  This creates interest and the dimensions add the look of curves.

One Piece Suits

Inca "Cameron" nylon-spandex suit, $275, Rebel, 305-758-2369

Miraclesuit "Camilla", available at Lord & Taylor's in black, $156 (makes you look 10 lbs. slimmer)

JETS by Jessika Allen White Label, $495

Full Figure

Sorella Swimwear, $198 (sizes 10-24)

 

Monif C. Plus Sizes Swimwear, $148 (sizes 14-24)

 

Monokini

L *Space Monokini, $145

L *Space Riviera Monokini, $132

 

Beach Bunny Gold Dust Monokini, $279

Bikini's

Beach Bunny Kiss A Girl Bikini, $259

L *Space Monaco Citrus Bikini, $140

L *Space Buttercup Diva Bikini, $156

Becca Colorblock Bikini, $64 (top), $58 (bottoms)

 

Resort Chic for your Island Getaway...

It's the time of year to travel to somewhere warm.  Below are some chic looks for wherever you may be vacationing this winter season.


The first thing to pack in the bag is a caftan cover-up.  This can go from the beach to the yacht to the party at night.  Pair it with thong sandals during the day and heels at night.  This caftan is Unitah by One collection.  Called the Elizabeth multi-way cover-up, $235.  K. Jacques Epicure Crisscross Strap Sandal, $252.  Add a heeled sandal in color or nude, such as this Red Valentino Jute Platform Sandals, $450.  Fringe earrings complete the change from day to night.  These are Jules Smith Coachella Earrings, $95.

   


Nothing says chic like a layered look of a tank top, cardi wrap, and crisscross fitted skirt, all by BCBG.  Ivy CrissCross Fitted Skirt, $158 and Signature Cardi-Wrap, $188. Add these Alice + Olivia Thelma Platform Sandals, $295.  And Tory Burch Nylon Ella Tote to keep your beach and boating essentials carried in style, $225.

  


Time to set sail on a yacht or hit a beach party...check these party appropriate options.  This is the Beach Bunny Swimwear Gold Dust Monokini, $279.  Gold sequined bikini Jade Princess, by Sauvage or a black halter bikini by Sauvage.

   

Add a sleek tunic over your bathing suit to have drinks in style.  Despi Mala Belize Tunic, $118.  Or a romper, such as L*Space Teal Callisto Jumper, $130.  This polynesian dress by Nanette Lepore, $184, is ready for any adventure you have in store.

  

Vitamin A, L*Space, Betsey Johnson, Vix, Becca, Nanette Lepore are just a few of my favorite designers for beach chic.

Cover-ups can often be worn out as a dress.  Just check the length to make sure nothing extra is hanging out. Add a necklace or belt and earrings to a t-shirt dress or romper.  Many ways to stylize cover-ups and make them chic to wear out at night.