Swimsuit Season: The Hunt is On!

Summer is here and that means you’re going for a look that requires a carefree and effortless beauty regime. No girl wants to spend all of her time indoors when the weather is this beautiful. The beaches are crowded and everyone is throwing poolside parties, so it’s only right that you look your best. And since it is the summer time, your swimsuit is one of your most important fashion choices. With so many options for style, colors, prints, etc., it can be a little overwhelming at first. But don’t worry, there’s a method to the swimsuit madness.



Here are a few general tips when looking for bathing suits that can make finding the perfect suit a lot easier.

• Be bold! Print is IN this summer, from tribal to floral and everything in between. There is no need to go for the solid bikini or one piece. Of course if you just find a suit in your favorite color, you might want to break this rule, but don’t feel like you have to go for the solid color. Vibrant colors pop even more against our beautiful brown skin.

• Be stylish! Don’t feel restricted by the traditional bikini style, or even the traditional one piece. You can find multiple variations for both of these styles that aren’t too sexy, but that show you have an eye for style.






• Shop for your body type and WORK IT GIRL! Every bathing suit isn’t made for everybody, literally. Some styles are more flattering for different shapes, and it’s important to know which styles work the best for you and your unique shape.

• Smaller chest: Look for tops that have ruffles and cinching. The extra attention to detail in the bust area tricks the eye into thinking there’s more than is actually there. If you need to balance out your shape because you’re curvier on the bottom, this is a good way to go.
  Average to bigger bosom: Support is key! Look for bikini tops or bathing suits with underwire or even halter straps.



• Curvy: Girl, you better work what you got and work it well! Depending on whether or not you want to cover your tummy or emphasize your sides, you have a lot of options. A lot of one pieces come with the sides cut out nowadays, and as long as you keep it tasteful honey, go for it! Other options include cinching around the midsection and even working with prints that accentuate a defined waistline.

Even if you don’t feel like you fit into a particular category, which is true for most girls, you can try on different styles to see what works for you. The main thing is that you’re confident with what you have on. Keep it tasteful, but be playful! You can even dress up a swimsuit with fun summer dresses, wraps, and jewelry. Do you and make it your own. Nobody can work it like you can!

Some good places to look for swimsuits include Target, Forever 21, JC Penney and even little boutiques by the beach. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

--Brittany Allen
Brownstone Intern