Swimsuits

Different and Unusual Bikinis

If you are searching for an unusual and different bikini that’ll wow the crowd, you don’t have to be afraid to take the plunge. With a little fashion-forward swimsuit inspiration, you too can be fearless in your bathing suit options...

Swimsuit Styles for Long Legs & a Short Torso

So you have super long, skyscraper-high, supermodel-esque legs. You don't have much to complain about. But if you have a short torso along with those long legs, it might make your body seem slightly off-balance, especially when you're wearing a...

Can You Iron Lycra?

Your favorite fab bikini might have Lycra in it; so, too, your running gear. Lycra is a man-made fiber that has elastic properties. It is used along with other fibers in clothing such as swimsuits, hosiery and athletic wear to improve...

What Is More Slimming: a Solid or a Print?

"It depends." That's the answer to many a fashion question, including: "Which is more slimming, a solid or a print?" What works for one body type, cut of clothing, ensemble and fabric does not translate to the next person or...

How to Dart Seams

Princess-seaming adds fitted femininity to a dress, a top or a coat. By abandoning the old-school boxy shape of a women's garment, designers create a dressier, more streamlined appearance. For crafty ladies interested in fashion design,...

Good Swimsuit Styles for Petite Figures

The meaning of the word petite has been twisted around over the years, and a lot of people think it simply means small, or short. But really, someone who is petite has a short torso, and could have long legs, and you don’t have to be...

The History of the Two Piece Swimsuit

These days, a walk down a sandy beach reveals women of all ages and sizes in all sorts of swimwear – from modest one piece swimsuits to teeny tiny bikinis. And while you’re probably not surprised to see the revealing designs, those...

The Best Swimsuit Thongs

The best bathing suit makes you feel confident and sexy. If you're daring enough to wear a suit with a thong bottom, there are a few factors to consider when shopping to make sure your suit covers everything that it should. Keep the key factors in...

What Is a Balconette Push-Up Swimsuit?

One of the biggest aspects of buying a new swimsuit is the cut of the suit around your breasts. It's often this area of the suit that determines whether you feel comfortable physically and psychologically. You can find suits that follow just about...

What Kind of Swimsuit Covers Hips the Best?

A day spent with your girlfriends lounging poolside or enjoying the waves at the beach has fun written all over it. To enjoy the day with confidence, wear a bathing suit that makes you feel poised and sexy. If you are self-conscious about your...

Can You Shrink a Swimsuit?

While a too-big sweater or slouchy jeans are fine for casual weekends, your bathing suit really needs to fit you right. The wrong fit can leave you covered up on the sand in a sarong. Most swimsuits feature synthetic fabrics that absolutely do not...

Triangle Vs. Halter Swimsuit

When you wear a swimsuit, you’ve got nothing to hide -- so anything less than a perfectly fitting suit just won’t do. When you’re trying to decide between a triangle or halter swimsuit top, you’ve got to think about how...

The Best-Fitting Swimsuits

When summer rolls around most women find themselves cringing. Behind all the chic summer hats and oh-so-cute sandals, there's still one thing summer isn't complete without: a swimsuit. Swimsuit season has long been dreaded by women of every body...

What Kind of Swimsuits Should Someone Who Has a Little Bust Wear?

Just because you're not as well-endowed as the next woman doesn't mean you can't "wow" them at the beach or poolside. Choosing a figure-flattering swimsuit can maximize your self-confidence. All it takes is a little know-how. With so...

Tips on Picking a Swimsuit for a Boyish Figure

Let's face it, not all girls are blessed with an ample bosom and enviable curves. If your body runs more on the boyish side than along the bombshell lines, you might be looking for extra ways to make your figure pop at the beach. Pick your...

Which Swimsuit Makes Your Legs Look Longer?

Beach days should be relaxing getaways, not time spent worrying about your body. You've worked hard to get in shape for bikini season, so do yourself a favor and choose a bathing suit that flatters your bod and lengthens those legs. Master the...

The Best Swimsuits for Sexy Women

Nothing is sexier than confidence. Unfortunately, every summer many women stroll the beach and lay by the pool in a suit that makes them uncomfortable. Even when a suit fits the way it is meant to, your body's unique characteristics can leave you...

Swimsuit Styles That Hide Tummies

There's no reason to be afraid to put on a bathing suit or tankini because of figure flaws in the midsection. No figure is perfect. You can camouflage your tummy with the right bathing suit. Conceal bulges in the belly with an inside shaper,...

Bathing Suits for Women with Stretch Marks

Stretch marks got you down? Don't let them ruin your fun in the sun. Whether they're from weight gain, pregnancy, growth spurts or something else, stretch marks are a part of life. They start off deep purple and indented, then slowly fade, but...

How to Feel Confident in a Swimsuit

When the glowing rays and hot temps of another summer lurk around the corner, you may dread stepping into your swimsuit. Maybe you've slacked a little at the gym, or you've gotten comfortable with your boyfriend's habit of snuggling up on the...

When to Wear Swimsuits

One of the biggest benefits to enduring summer heat is being able to take a refreshing dip in the ocean or your neighborhood pool, which makes the right occasion to wear a swimsuit one that involves the chance to swim for hours. From summer...

What Can I Wear Over My Swimsuit?

If you are heading to the beach for a weekend of sand and sun, you'll want to pick the perfect outfit to wear when it's time for boardwalk shopping. The trick to finding clothes you can wear over your swimsuit is to think about both fashion and...

Who Should Wear a Bandeau Swimsuit Top?

When it comes to miniskirts and designer jeans, tall girls have it all. On the swimwear front, however, tall, lanky ladies can look strangely proportioned in many standard suits. Meanwhile, bandeau tops often make busty girls look like they're...

How to Wear a Swimsuit

Looking good on the sand is a task any fab woman like yourself can accomplish. But figuring out how you can look your best may be the problem you're facing now. The good news is you don't have to exchange your genes for those of a supermodel, but...

How to Dry Swimsuits

Goodbye, winter coat. Hello, gorgeous swimsuit. If you have been counting down the days until summer so you can hit the pool, you are definitely not the only one. The satisfying splash of your first dive of the season is a refreshing sensation...

What Kind of Swimsuit Should a Pear Shape Wear?

If you're a lady with a pear-shape figure -- someone with a larger lower body than upper body -- the key to finding the right swimsuit is looking for one that works with your curves. This means drawing attention away from your hips, upper...

How to Choose a Swimsuit for a Water Park

Most people liked to be noticed -- it is an affirmation that you are worthy of time and attention. However, for those of us who remember Tara Reid's embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at P. Diddy's party in 2007, we can attest that attention is not...

How to Wash Swimsuits

After a day at the beach swimming, tanning and playing volleyball, your favorite swimsuit can take a beating. You want to wash all the sand and salt water out of it, but swimsuit material can't be washed in the washing machine (unless you want it...

How to Put on a Swimsuit

Putting on different swimsuits without any snafus requires some know-how on your part. There are all kinds of ties, hooks, clasps and criss-cross straps involved in the different types of swimwear. It all makes shimmying into a swimsuit far more...

The Best Swimsuit Bottoms for Your Butt

Summer has arrived, and it's time to dig out your favorite swimsuit and hit the beach. Baring your body after a harsh winter season can be, well, a little scary. You want to look and feel fabulous in your swimsuit, and picking just the right style...

Differences Between Swimsuits & Bikinis

All bikinis are swimsuits, but not all swimsuits are bikinis. Once you know the key characteristics of each you'll be able to tell them apart as easily as you can spot a natural blond. Both have played a role in our culture, and they can be used...

What Types of Swimsuits Are Slimming?

Beach season is fast approaching, and you are in dire need of a sexy swimsuit. You know what styles you like, but they don't always look as great on you as they did on the mannequin. Chances are, you are shopping for suits that don't complement...

How to Look Good for Swimsuit Season

To get sexy for swimsuit season, focus on making yourself healthy. Choose foods and workouts that will have you feeling better, and your best bikini bod will naturally follow. Best of all, you'll up your energy levels by getting healthy, giving...

How to Keep a Swimsuit From Fading

Summer beckons with promises of fun in the sun with your BFFs. Make sure you have everything you need to look your best. Cool shades -- check. Hot new swimsuit -- got it. Summer tan -- on its way. Show off your curves the way you're supposed to in...

2011 Swimsuit Wear

Someday, your prints will come -- swimsuit prints, that is. This summer there are a bevy of them, and with a pattern fit for every figure and body type. The challenge is how to find the suit that flaunts your favorite features. Don't think you...

How to Care for Swimsuits

If you think about it, swimsuits experience a lot of abuse. They are constantly exposed to nasty chlorine, which can fade and damage them. Swimsuits get beat up by the sun and are continually stretched and tugged at to fit over our bodies. With...

Make a Splash

Suiting up for summer can sometimes feel like trying to squeeze two large circles into a tiny triangle bikini top – literally. One minute you’re flipping through a magazine, dog-earing pages and circling swimsuits that you’re...

Swimsuits That Flatter Every Body Shape

Say goodbye to the dreaded days of swimsuit shopping. Finding that perfect swimsuit to highlight your gorgeous body is easier than ever, once you find out what your body shape is and how to flaunt it. The beautiful thing about women's bodies is...

Types of Swimsuits for a Woman

When summer rolls around it's time to pack away the wool and bust out the spandex swimsuits for some big time fun in the sun. Whether you're a bathing beauty who likes to swim in the ocean or a beach bunny who'd rather lounge in the sand, there's...

What Is the Difference Between Lycra & Polyester in Swimsuits?

Shopping for the perfect swimsuit can be nerve-wracking for just about any pool or beach-bound girl. That's why the last thing you want is to walk away with a swimsuit that feels less than fabulous against your skin or that's doomed not to last....

Types of Swimsuit Tops for Females

Trying on bikinis can be some women's worst nightmare, even if they're fit. Bad lighting in dressing rooms highlights every flaw and most women try on suits they think are cute rather than suits that flatter their body types the best. One...

Buying Advice on Swim Wear

It's the time of year that nearly every woman dreads: swimsuit season! No matter how confident you are with your looks, there's just something intimidating about shopping for a bathing suit. Never fear, however: you can shop with confidence using...

How to Customize Your Own Swimsuits

If you're planning a rendezvous at the beach or a poolside afternoon with your gal pals, make sure you look fabulous. Adding a few custom touches to your swimsuit can make last year's garment look fresh or add one-of-a-kind personality to a new...

How do I Choose a Nike Swimsuit?

Bring on the fierce. Don't wait to uncover yourself until you jump into the pool because your suit bottom droops or it shows more cleavage than you desire. Find a Nike swimsuit that flatters your figure. You'll want freedom of movement, comfort...