SwimSuitS - Susan Swimmer

Swimsuits
for Every
age,size
& Budget
Our picks will do more for
your shape than a juice
fast. Whether you’re looking
for extra slimming, better
support or a boost of
sexiness, you’ll find it here
gisel florez
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But still
covered
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1 / splashes of color
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Big blooms are more grownup
than girly; subtle ruffles are
just sweet enough. Noelle
Swimwear, $188; noelle
swimwear.com.
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2 / body builder
What do you do when your cups
runneth over? Stop wearing a
bra underneath your suit (you
know who you are) and instead
invest in something with all the
structural integrity you need.
Sizes up to 16. Miraclesuit,
$152; dillards.com.
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3 / moody hues
The navy background looks
sophisticated; ditto the singlestrap neckline. Ella Moss,
$125; ellamoss.com.
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4 / feel-good fabric
Bored with black? Us, too. Molded
interior cups won’t pinch or
shift. Vitamin A, $159; best
swimwear.com.
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5 / artful print
The top looks so good, you’ll want
to wear it with skirts and shorts
(and you can). Girls4Sport,
$93; girls4sport.net.
6 / Orange crush
Dear Ruching: Thanks for keeping
my middle on the DL. Sizes up
to 16. Tommy Bahama, $136;
tommybahama.com.
7 / underwire wonder
So supportive, we consider the
neck tie optional. shoshanna,
$185; shoshanna.com.
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8 / Eastern Inspiration
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The detail in the chinoiserie
print is a standout. Natori , $188;
natori.com.
9 / body baring
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For the confident among us: Go
for the gold (hardware-hoop
details, that is). Voda Swim,
$127; vodaswim.com.
10 / winning construction
The perfect union of wide
straps, extra Lycra in the midsection and durable fabric
is worth the investment. Sizes up
to XL. Agua de CoCo, $201;
212-575-1001.
11 / sexy support
Stay-put but stylish in a shimmery bottle-green hue. Too
much of a boost? Take out
the top’s padded inserts. H&M,
$23; hm.com for stores.
12 / Digitally mastered
The fiery matrix design will give
your skin a bronzy glow, no sun
required. Sauipe Swimwear,
$225; shopsauipe.com.
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13 / retro chic
The look is glam, and the bikini
top is bra sized so you can find
your ideal fit. Sizes up to 26.
Elomi, $118; nordstrom.com.
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Slimming
But Not
uncomfortable
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1 / shades of gray
The manipulated fabric (drapes,
folds) contours your body.
Sizes up to 24. Sorella Swim,
$198; shop.sorellaswim.com.
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2 / Skirt with sass
Whatever you’d like to hide,
don’t go any longer than this—
you’ll look matronly. Bleu/Rod
Beattie, $144; bleurodbeattie​
.com for stores.
3 / tank you
The detailed print is an ideal mid­
section concealer. Sizes up
to XL. Lenny, $182; Bloomingdale’s, 212-705-2000.
4 / tribal trend
All tankinis are not created equal.
The A-line top will skim, not
squeeze, your middle. Sunsets,
$126; bestswimwear.com.
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5 / divide and conquer
The top half provides a pretty
face framer while the bottom half
minimizes. Sizes up to 16.
Magicsuit by Miraclesuit,
$152; miraclesuit.com.
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6 / optical illusion
The black-and-white underlayer provides a smooth
foundation; the mesh overlay
creates movement. Sizes
up to XL. Agua de CoCo,
$201; 212-575-1001.
7/ sailor stripes
Slip on a maxi skirt and sandals,
and you’re cocktail ready.
Perry Ellis, $118; Dillard’s,
800-345-5273.
8 / Bold graphics
Erase five pounds in an instant.
Sizes up to 16. Magicsuit
by Miraclesuit, $170; miracle
suit.com.
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9 / cougar, schmougar
If you’ve skipped more planks
than you’ve suffered through,
this will make it nobody’s business but your own. Sizes up
to XL. Kenneth Cole, $130;
Lord & Taylor, 800-223-7440.
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10 / 1940s flair
The high-design elements are
what you’re paying for. Kore
Swim, $214; freepeople.com.
11 / impressive ikat
This print is on trend and totally flattering. Sizes up to
16. Anne Cole Signature,
$96; lordandtaylor.com.
12 / paging cleopatra
stylist: chelsea vigue
From the company that put
wearable shapewear on the
map. Sizes up to 18. Spanx,
$198; spanx.com.
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13 / meet the swim Dress
Those kicky red straps attach
to a red undersuit; the black
overlay is forgiving. Magicsuit by Miraclesuit, $168;
dillards.com.
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But
feminine
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2
1 / zippity doo da
Play peekaboo with a few wellplaced mesh stripes—and
without the worry of a wardrobe
malfunction. Karla Colletto,
$334; neimanmarcus.com.
2 / shorts story
You say you love to play beach
volleyball but you don’t like digging
out sand? This suit has your
name on it. Eco Swim by Aqua
Green, $120; shopblums.com.
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3 / lap swimmer
It’s flattering and super supportive. Ready, set, go! Sizes up to 18.
Speedo, $89; speedousa.com.
4 / Nautical nicety
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So French, it practically comes
with a ticket to St. Tropez.
Beach House, $87; Dillard’s,
800-345-5273.
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5 / Sports star
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.
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6 / skin saver
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.
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7 / designer do
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Hear this: A bikini with a full bottom
is not an urban (or seaside) myth.
Sizes up to XL. Kenneth Cole,
$130; Macy’s, 800-289-6229.
8 / Tried-and-true tank
The graduated color spectrum
slims from your rib cage down.
Sizes up to 24W. Beach Native,
$68; swimsuitsforall.com.
9 / form meets function
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.
10 / figure fixer
The midsection zigzag color swath
distracts from (and diminishes) your
belly. Sizes up to 24W. Delta
Burke, $79; swimsuitsforall.com.
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11 / tuxedo junction
Perfect for black-tie pool parties—
or if you just want a slender
silhouette. simply maaji
swimwear, $150; theorchid
boutique.com.
12 / pop of chevron
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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.
13 / sleek shades
The color blocking will do more
to slim your middle than cutting
carbs. Sizes up to 16. Nautica,
$91; nautica.com.
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Sexy
But Not
Cougar
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1 / boudoir bather
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Though lace can look tacky,
this one’s luxe. Why? Simple
tank styling, dense embroidery and the opaque nude
underlayer. Sizes up to XL.
OMO Norma Kamali, $385;
normakamali.com.
2 / budget beauty
We’re not naming names,
but this lively print is designer
quality (the details, the color
combo) at a fraction of the cost.
H&M , $15; hm.com for stores.
3 / one for all
The cut and tonality are universally
flattering. Sauipe Swimwear,
$425; shopsauipe.com.
4 / dare to bare
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Turquoise accents on a white
bikini? Too Housewives of Beverly
Hills. On subtly textured mocha?
Lovely. Gossip Collection,
$74; gossipswim.com.
5 / lingerie look-alike
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The hook-and-eye detailing is pure
underpinning; the fish-scale
damask is pure genius. Lilibon,
$276; lilibonswimwear.com.
6 / swim, italian style
Support and coverage on both
top and bottom in the designer’s signature color weave.
We’re in love. Missoni, $465;
212-517-9339.
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7 / Reptilian wonder
The snakeskin pattern puts
the novelty in animal print, softened
here by the seaside hues.
Eberjey, $158; eberjey.com.
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8 / surfing safari
The earthy tribal print is wearable
and very hot this season, with
a front peephole that shows just
enough. Vitamin A, $159;
mollybrownsswimwear.com.
9 / nearly nude
It bears repeating: In ruching
we trust. The neutral color will
look great with any printed topper. Melissa Odabash, $227;
opheliaswimwear.com.
10 / gold standard
Side cutouts are übersexy but
require an hourglass shape
for best effect. Orchid Label,
$90; theorchidboutique.com.
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11 / singular sensation
So gorgeous, you might as
well skip the cover-up.
A.Che Swimwear, $178; ache
swimwear.com.
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12 / freshly minted
There are plunge pools and
plunging necklines. We like
both. Kore Swim, $234; kore
swim.com.
13 / Mellow Yellow
What are you paying for?
Phenomenal fit and fabric. Eres,
$465; 888-656-3737.
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