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Our Ultimate Swimsuit Guide - Get the Best Fit For Your Body

Hannah Weil — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:22:49 PDT

Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to shop for your figure all right here. From curvier frames to athletic body types, we're helping to make sense of the endless swimwear options out there and narrowing down all of our favorite options that were made to fit and flatter your frame. Want to know what you should be looking for? Get the expert's quick-hit dos and don'ts, then click on to find your perfect suit - and resolve to never hate swimsuit shopping again.

Dos

Do try on lots of different suits. Swim styles change all the time, so look outside of your comfort zone and you may find your new favorite silhouette.
Do go with a smaller size if you are not sure. Swimsuits expand when wet.
Do use ties and adjustable straps to fit the suit to your body. Go tighter than you think. Once tied, lean forward and adjust until your bust is covered and stays put.

Don'ts

Don't choose a trendy silhouette if it doesn't fit you well. Great style begins with a great fit, so it's more important to find the silhouette that best flatters your figure.
Don't assume a size larger or more fabric will give you more flattering coverage. Many women purchase suits that are too large, and as a result, the fabric gaps and the suits don't support properly. If you want more coverage, find a style that offers more coverage.

Summer Prep: Shop the Best Swimwear Under $100

Laura Marie Given — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:58 PDT

With beach weather and poolside BBQs near, our search for the perfect Summer swimsuit is on. While the quest for the right swimsuit isn't always easy, it doesn't have to be expensive. Whether you're into sleek one-pieces or flirty florals, we've found plenty of budget-friendly picks to get you through the season in Summer-perfect style. Hoping to stock up on some cute, affordable suits? From super sweet ruffles to sexy bustier tops, they're all right here - click on for 15 of our favorites to, well, suit any poolside style.

First Look! The Victoria's Secret Ultimate Swim Catalog, Plus Bikini Styling Tips

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:58:31 PDT

Swim season is here and thanks to the Victoria's Secret newly released swim catalog, we're motivated to hit the gym - double time. Inside, you'll find Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, and more of the brand's famous faces (and svelte bodies) showing off a bevy of swimwear options, ranging from colorful floral and embellished bikinis to sexier cutout one-pieces. So before you hit the beach, pool, or waterfalls, click the slideshow to see almost 50 swimwear options, which you can now purchase online from Victoria's Secret, and read our quick bikini styling tips below.

Don't be afraid to mix and match your bikini tops and bottoms. Just make sure your color palette stays the same for a fun and flawless look. We love the idea of pairing a cute floral bottom with an embellished bohemian string bikini top for an eclectic, cool aesthetic.
If you're looking to add extra oomph to your chest - and don't like the feel of a push-up - opt for a ruffled bikini or bandeau top. We love this frilly white rendition paired with a double-string bikini bottom.
Accessorize your bikini look with fun jewelry. Just remember to choose effortless pieces, like these wrap bracelets and statement earrings, for a carefree look.

Giejo's Swimwear Doesn't Match But Isn't Supposed To

Lucky — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:44:03 PST

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on swimwear line Giejo from our friends at Lucky!

While Gabby Sabharwal's swimwear line, Giejo, is made up of just six tops and bottoms (like, total), its styling possibilities are much more extensive than you'd think.

Designed to be mixed and matched, the print-heavy separates (floral, striped, tie-dye) easily morph into combinations either pretty and delicate or bold and punchy.

Our favorite is a little of both-the sweet lavender top mixed with the more aggressive green and black bottom. But regardless of the pairing you pick, one thing's always true: by choosing your own special blend of tops and bottoms, your already-cool swimsuit becomes even more individual and distinct.

To choose your own combination, click through the slideshow below, then shop them here. (Tops start at $78, bottoms at $96.)

triangle tie top, $98, shopgiejo.com; mixed highwaist bottom, $88, shopgiejo.com

Click over to Lucky to see and shop the rest of the story.

For more fashion and style from Lucky, here are more Lucky stories.

Check Out All the Pieces From H&M's Summer Lookbook

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:01:09 PST

The warm weather might be a few months away, but that's not stopping us from checking out the latest Summer and swim lookbook from H&M. The sporty-meets-feminine collection shows a range of tailored hot shorts, peplum tops, silky varsity jackets, and metallic skirts. Basically, just what we need to perk up our Winter mood. Check out our favorite pieces below, then click on for the full show.

We can't wait to pair this pink peplum top with skinny trousers and heels for a polished daytime look.
These tailored hot shorts are aching to be paired with oxfords and a diaphanous blouse come warmer weather.
We love the idea of wearing this polished bomber jacket with a girlie dress for a sweet-cum-sporty ensemble.

Zimmermann's Summer '12 Collection Makes Us Yearn For Warm Winter Getaways

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:17:44 PST

When it's cold outside, we can't help but to start thinking about a Winter getaway, and what better way to get excited for one than with Zimmermann's Summer '12 lookbook. Believe us, the array of printed floral maxis, bikinis, eyelet coverups, and sexy one-piece bathing suits are sure to make you think twice about eating that second slice of pie. Want to see more? Peep the slideshow for warm-weather destination looks and start planning your mid-Winter getaway. Cancun, Hawaii, Bali, here we come . . .

The Best Swimwear From the Spring 2012 Runways

Hannah Weil — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:02:58 PDT

With each 2012 Spring collection, we've been treated to a peek at the swimwear the upcoming season will bring. This time around, the one-piece rules. From sleek iterations at Michael Kors to the retro-inspired, sporty style at Marc by Marc Jacobs and the sexy, tribal-infused cutouts at Herve Leger, we might be seeing less of the bikini, but with so many ways to wear a one-piece, we doubt we'll miss it all that much. Click through for 16 of our favorite swim styles from the Spring runways.

Miranda Kerr: Hot Momma on the Runway

Noria Morales — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:45:48 PDT

Miranda Kerr has wowed us with her superhuman postbaby body and mommy style, but her latest turn on the runway really has us shaking our heads in admiration. The 28-year-old supermodel hit the runway for Australian retailer David Jones in a super-sexy swimsuit by Jets. Yes, she looked lovely in the other, more-covered-up runway looks, but it's the swimsuit moment that has us wondering whether she's blessed or has never eaten a cupcake in her life. Click the slideshow to see all the angles on Miranda's swimsuit catwalk as well as her other runway looks.

Summer Style Refresher: Mix Up Your Bikini Like Bar Refaeli

Noria Morales — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:12:17 PDT

It's high Summer, we've got a closet full of breezy clothes and swimsuits galore, but we've got a little devil on our shoulders telling us we have nothing to wear. When it comes to beachside style, we found a way to refresh our wardrobe by taking tips from Bar Refaeli: just mix it up. She's been mixing and matching her bikini separates for years, and we always love the unexpected result. Now's a great time not only to experiment with your existing swimwear, but to stock up on all the super cute and steeply discounted swim separates on sale now. Always loved that fringe bikini bottom but thought it looked crazy with a matching fringe top? Try it with your basic black triangle top. The mix-and-match allows you to experiment with trendy bikinis without making too big (or too trendy) a statement. We found a treasure trove of great bikini separates - none of them over $20 - for you to stock up on right now and start playing. We guarantee it will keep the Summer style stalemate far away.

Read more to shop some of our favorite swimsuit separates . . .

Tavik Swimwear's Spring/Summer Collection Brings the Heat

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:00:33 PDT

Nicole Hanriot has worked tirelessly over the past few years to make a name for herself in the swimwear industry - and let's just say, the girl is making big things happen. Since launching Tavik Swimwear in 2010, Nicole has put in place an impressive line of fun, flirty, slightly edgy swimsuits that can be mixed and matched to the wearer's content. In past collections, the themes have ranged from '90s-chic geometric prints (think the opening credits to Saved by the Bell), heavy metal-inspired acid wash treatments, '60s-starlet poolside glam, and most recently, a Mexican Riviera-inspired grouping full of bold florals and bright hues.

For Spring/Summer 2012, the Tavik collection embodies its signature California beach-babe lifestyle, as well as a Western Aztec edge - partly inspired by Nicole's early Texas upbringing. "I used lots of animal prints like snake and tiger, and did lots of shredding on the suits to give them a edgier effect," she explained. "The colors are a bit more muted, but still make a statement. It is definitely our most contemporary collection yet!"

The line has set the bar high this season in terms of style and design, but we're positive that the challenge will be met and succeeded. If you need any more proof that Tavik is on fire, we suggest you take a gander at the photos from the Spring/Summer '12 collection, recently shown on the runway during Miami Swim Week. Click through to see all of the California-cool styles, plus some exclusive quotes from Nicole.