Summer Shopping- Closet Couture #4

Considering swimsuits are worn all day almost everyday on vacation, at the pool, or beach, having cute, flattering ones are must for summer. All though some people may be more comfortable in bathing suits, everyone can find one that flatters and suits them. Now depending on what skin tone you are, what colors suit you and what shape of swimsuit you prefer there's an imaginable amount of places to buy them. Anything from a bandeau top, to a triangle bikini, to a monokini (harder to pull off), or a simple, but cute, one piece. Anthropology carries, artistic, VERY pricey swimsuits. Mosaic prints, to embroidered, to gathered and even metal decorations are specific to Anthro. Forever 21 has more generic bright suits, colorful leopard prints, stripes and polka dots, with some nautical and floral bikini's. They don't carry one pieces, and they're monokinis, in my opinion, are different and they require a very refined taste. Urban Outfitters carries high waisted, retro bottoms which require a certain body type. Ruffles, gingham, halters, and keyholes are all common. One website that does have a huge selection with extremely affordable prices is ASOS.COM. For example, a twisted bandeau costs $20 and a plain triangle top with a double strap $7 dollars. Victoria Secret also has very cute bikini's except and they're reasonable, but considering ASOS sells virtually the same styles, why not pay less?

Here are my four favorite suits:

*TIP: Brighter colors and white give you an automatic tan!

This is a fairly simple bikini but for $22, the little tie in front makes it cute and girly while the black gives it a sophisticated look. This is one of the super cheap suits from ASOS.COM. The bottoms, being so basic can easily be mixed with other bikini tops too, so this suit is wearable, stylish, and perfectly basic.

Here are the two separate pieces from another ASOS.COM suit. I really like the gold U ring in the center of the top. It's like a modern spin on the classic nautical bikini with navy stripes. The whole set costs $40 dollars but some retail stores sell a single piece for over $40 so this is totally reasonably priced. I especially like the contrasts of the pinky coral color and the dark navy. There is also a removable strap so this suit can be worn in multiple ways.

For people who like one pieces, I really like this one because of it's bright color and the way it's gathered is flattering and gives it more character. The subtle twist at the top creates a girly, princess neckline. I like how the strap is removable because bandeau is a totally different look from the widely strapped halter. The wide strap is more retro and reserved while the bandeau is fun and beachy. Although it's expensive, $125 at Victoria's Secret, this one piece is a basic staple for any swimsuit collection and it's wearable with anything from being tucked into shorts, to a translucent cover up, to a summer dress.

This one is also from Victoria's Secret, for $50 all together, This bedazzled suit is very unique, fresh, and glamourous at the same time. The combination of sequins and beads works perfectly and it also doesn't look tacky. The brownish/gold, white and peach/pink color combination is very summery and would really compliment tanner skin. This suit is the most different, interesting out of all, but I still think it's really cute and anyone whose used to more simple ones should take a risk with this sparkly suit.

I love all of these suits and they're all different styles so hopefully they attract different people and their personal tastes.

Now that I'm done with the Summer Shopping, I'll have to think of something else!

Any suggestions?

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