Bikinis & Bathing Suits

Make a splash next time you hit the beach elegantly wrapped in a colorful sarong. It's the ultimate cover-up and can double as a towel or beach blanket.

You've just scored a trip to one of the world's warm-water surf spots, but what the heck do you wear? If neoprene has been your second skin, it's time to get acquainted with polyester, nylon and...

Summer adventures at the shore or aboard a cruise call for a fashionable swimsuit, one that's good for sunning beachside and lounging poolside. The styles and color combinations are extensive, so...

Serious swimmers need serious swimsuits. If you're a competitive swimmer, a lifeguard or a triathlete, you'll need a suit that stands up to the elements, maximizes your movement through the water...

You are going to the beach and you are wondering if your bathing suit for “pool-side tanning” will be practical for use at the beach.

A thong is a narrow piece of cloth, also referred to as a G-string. It wraps around each leg, passes through the buttock, connects at the hips with a band of material and has a small patch of...

Ah, summer. It brings to mind that sad, scary necessity of the season: The bathing suit! In particular, those dreaded bikinis. Let's see if we can't find the perfect bikini that will enhance...

Bikini shopping can be so intimidating. You must go when you are feeling and looking best. Read below for my suggestions on how to get that great bikini and leave the store with your sanity still...

Swimsuit styles are multiplying daily. Choosing a swimsuit that looks great and fits perfectly is every woman's dream. By using swimwear to disguise and hide problem areas and accentuate positive...

Wearing matching clothes is a fun bonding activity for moms and their daughters alike, and mother-daughter clothes are more popular than ever. Bring this trend to the beach or pool with mother...

The Burqini, a tunic, leggings and head covering in a light polyester fabric, is a phenomenon in women's swim wear. Women can adhere to Islamic law and still swim without being hampered by loose...

As a teen, finding clothes to fit and look trendy is a challenge enough, but finding a bathing suit can be downright painful. Before you rush out to the store, follow the steps to learn how to buy...

Trying on swimsuits in a store dressing room isn't much fun, especially at the beginning of swimming season when you're as white as a ghost. So, try this great technique for swimsuit shopping and...

Summer...it's the season of lemonade, warm hammock days, pool parties...and bathing suit shopping. You may be longing to plunge into a cool pool of water, but you hope no one else is around to see...

Wouldn't it be great to feel confident the next time you wear your bathing suit, instead of cringing at the image in the mirror? Tummy crunches can help, but perhaps more work could be...

With more people paying attention to their health and their amount of exposure in the sun, it's wise to purchase swim shirts. The sun's rays can be extremely harmful to exposed skin. Swim shirts...

The summer season brings with it a lot of fun activities like barbecues, fireworks, picnics and summer vacations. But it also means one unpleasant activity: shopping for a bathing suit. For many...

You've been working out all winter long and you're ready to show off your new body in a hot bikini, but you don't want to wear the same old thing. Be a trendsetter and throw on a bikini you can...

For some women, there are few things as terrifying as wearing a bikini in public. In the bright sunlight, every stretch mark and dimple seem to take center stage. But if everyone around you is...

There's nothing like seeing a teenager parade around in an itsy bitsy bikini to make you feel like wearing a tent to the pool. Even the most confident women sometimes feel old when they're wearing...

You can go topless as a way to dabble in nudism, get a tan without tan lines or enjoy being an exhibitionist. While many countries openly embrace topless bikinis, places like the United States...

After finding the perfect bikini, a cover-up may be the next item on your shopping list. The styles of bikini cover-ups vary widely, but by following a few steps you can find one that is just...

Swimsuit season is stressful for those who want to look fabulous in their bathing suits. Finding the perfect suit to compliment your body is possible especially with so many bathing suits on the...

Most women dread picking out a new swimsuit, much less a two piece suit. However, manufacturers offer much more versatility in two piece suits than in one piece suits. Buy a two piece suit that...

Studies show that over 80% of women are in the wrong size bra. Giving birth, weight changes, gravity, and just growing up make finding and sticking to a single size of bra a difficult and...

Ever since Brazilian designers introduced the Tanga-thong bikini in the 1970s, Brazilian bikinis have been the gold standard for sexy swimwear. Bikini waxes were invented for these risque little...

If you're looking for a fun craft project, you can turn an old t-shirt into a bikini. Relax poolside or hit the beach in one of these low-cost alternatives to designer suits. If you're new to...

As spring turns into summer, many of us have to face the dreaded swimsuit season. If you want to wear a sexy bikini, you need to have a healthy body image, and it doesn't hurt to have a hot body...

At some point or another, every woman has experienced the joy and pain of trying on a bikini. Sometimes, we blame the dressing-room mirror for what we see, and other times, we lash out at friends...

Bikinis are fun and flirtatious, but they sometimes leave strange tan lines. Tan lines look unprofessional underneath business attire, and they certainly draw unwanted attention at times. If you...

You can wear a bikini and you don't even need a perfect swimsuit body to do so. Choose a bikini style that flatters the shape of your body and you'll feel confident, comfortable and sexy on the...

Bikini season is right around the corner, and you have a lot of work to do. You've got to get in shape, plan your vacation and stick to your budget. Designer swimwear can be quite expensive, but...

You can make a sporty or sexy bikini by visiting the local fabric store. All you need is a simple pattern and time for a little trial and error. Regardless of whether you're making outfits for the...

The first hurdle in finding a swimsuit that flatters is self-acceptance. A perfect body is a rare thing. Even supermodels are airbrushed when they appear in fashion magazines. If you want to buy a...

When many people think of sporty swimwear, they think of those tight fitting, unflattering, one-piece suits worn by members of the school swim team. Fortunately, many of today's top designers have...

When many of us think of affordable swimwear, we think of the cheap bikinis sold at discount stores. Unfortunately, most of the bikinis you find in discount stores ball up in the crotch area...

One great way to improve the look of a swimsuit is with a cover-up. Cover-ups are great to help you feel more comfortable in beach attire. However, as you go shopping for swimsuit cover-ups there...

With today's mix-and-match approach to bikinis, almost everyone can find a flattering bikini bottom to show off her best assets at the beach. If you know a few figure-flattering tricks, you'll be...

When bathing suit season comes around, almost every woman has a flaw she wants to conceal. If your tummy gets in the way of your bathing suit comfort level this year, seek out a suit that shows...

Everyone has the right to look their best in the sun. Be confident and happy with your body, and find the perfect bikini top that will flatter you as you hang out at the local swimming hole this...

The choices for a bathing are vast. They come in one piece, two piece, tankini sets, mix and match and within these categories there are a rainbow of colors and styles to choose from. Color may...

We are told as young girls to highlight the parts of our body which are most attractive and to down play those areas of which we are not so proud of. Women's bathing suits offer options to play up...

Leave the large T-shirts at home this season, and instead invest in a fashionable and comfortable beach coverup. A beach coverup gives you a little additional protection from the sun, and can also...

Whether you're headed to the beach for spring break or just gearing up for summer vacation, you may not be quite sure about sporting a bikini this year. The following steps will help you to figure...

Two-piece swimsuits give women the freedom of choice. Besides the ability to choose different sizes, you can also mix and match swimsuit pieces of different colors and styles. Your two-piece...

Sponsoring a wet t-shirt contest can be a very fun, interesting, and good time. However, there are many things that must be considered prior to sponsoring such an event. The are a number of steps...

Sarongs are a popular cover up when you're at the beach or the pool. But that's not the only way to look great in a sarong. There are plenty of other ways you can tie and fold your sarong to...

When the days get longer and the temperature warms up, it's time to have some fun in the sun. Unfortunately, finding the perfect bathing suit can be a bigger hassle than it's worth. Shopping for a...

Everyone wants to look good when they wear a bathing suit during the summer. However, you may have issues with your body that you want to work on before you put on a swimsuit again. There are some...

Bathing suit designs have evolved from full coverage one pieces to barely-there bikinis. Designers finally caught onto the fact that not every woman is shaped the same on top and bottom and...