Gear up for your favorite beach sport in these figure-flattering swimsuits.
Play peekaboo with a few well-placed mesh stripes—and without the worry of a wardrobe malfunction.
Karla Colletto, $334; neimanmarcus.com.
You say you love to play beach volleyball but you don’t like digging out sand? This suit has your name on it.
EcoSwim by Aqua Green, $120; shopblums.com.
It’s flattering and super supportive. Ready, set, go! Sizes up to 18.
Speedo, $89; speedousa.com.
So French, it practically comes with a ticket to St. Tropez.
Beach House, $87; Dillard’s, 800-345-5273.
The top’s mesh back and inserts keep you cool, no matter the heat index. Bonus: the periwinkle color. Sizes up to 18.
GIRLS4SPORT, $88; girls4sport.net.
This high-tech fabric has SPF built right in. (Protecting the rest of your body? Your job.) Sizes up to 26W.
Lands’ End, $70; landsend.com.
Hear this: A bikini with a full bottom is not an urban (or seaside) myth. Sizes up to XL.
KennethCole, $130; Macy’s, 800-289-6229.
The graduated color spectrum slims from your rib cage down. Sizes up to 24W.
Beach Native,$68; swimsuitsforall.com.
The fit is guaranteed: The top is as adjustable as any bra (straps, closure); the bottom has an interior tie to cinch your hips. Sizes up to XL.
Athleta, $98; athleta.com.
The midsection zigzag color swath distracts from (and diminishes) your belly. Sizes up to 24W.
Delta Burke, $79; swimsuitsforall.com.
Perfect for black-tie pool parties—or if you just want a slender silhouette.
Simply Maaji Swimwear, $150; theorchidboutique.com.
The cutest boy-short ever, with self-adjusting pull ties to show off a little, or a lot, of leg. Sizes up to XL.
Juicy Couture Swimwear, $174; juicycouture.com for stores.
The color blocking will do more to slim your middle than cutting carbs. Sizes up to 16.
Nautica, $91; nautica.com.
Flaunt your shape in our Sexy (But Not Couger) Swimsuit picks.
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First Published Thu, 2012-06-07 09:55
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