How to Know if You can Wear a Bikini

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 out if you feel comfortable wearing a bikini or if you're better off trying a one-piece swimsuit this year.

Instructions

1. Try on your bikinis from the past few years to see how they fit. If they're a little too tight on you, this doesn't mean you can't wear a bikini, it may just mean that you need to move up a size or two.

2. Go to a local department store or a beachwear store that has a wide selection of bikini styles and sizes.

3. Work with a sales representative to find the right bikini for your body type, and try on at least three to five different styles and colors.

4. Bring a friend who will give you her honest opinion on whether or not the bikinis look right on you.

5. Ask yourself if you feel comfortable wearing each bikini as you try them all on. Ultimately, you must feel comfortable and relaxed wearing the bikini that you choose.

Tips & Warnings

• If you know you will feel so self-conscious wearing a bikini that it will take all the fun out of being at the beach or laying out at the pool, then wear a one-piece swimsuit or a tankini that you're more comfortable with so that you can relax and have fun.