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How to Choose a Bathing Suit Wrap

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You have chosen the perfect swimsuit. It is stylish, flattering and eye-catching. You have your sporty sunglasses and sizzling sandals. Now to make your ensemble complete, you need to choose a bathing suit wrap. Shop early, as there is warm wind blowing your way.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Choose a caftan or tunic wrap for maximum coverage. Pick one that is light but not sheer if you intend to use it as protection against the sun's rays. These are particularly good wraps if you have heavy legs.

  2. Step 2

    Consider a skirt wrap that can be worn both in and out of the water for a versatile choice. These skirts can help disguise heavy thighs while allowing attention to drift up toward the bust.

  3. Step 3

    Buy a sheer cover-up for a sexy look. Pretty wraps with just hints of color are gorgeous accessories for your bathing suit. Pick a color that is also in your suit for a flattering look.

  4. Step 4

    Choose a sarong wrap for the exotic look. A sarong can be worn in different ways but is traditionally tied in a knot on the left or right hip. This allows for the sexy exposure of one leg while walking. There are also some sarongs you can wear draped across the upper body to cover heavy arms.

  5. Step 5

    Pick an absorbent terry wrap with a hook-and-loop closure for extra comfort when emerging from the pool. White may be the classic choice, but there are fun colors available as well.

  6. Step 6

    Look for sheer mesh skirt wraps to wear over your bathing suit for an unusual choice. These mesh wraps come in varying lengths, and some have woven patterns and scalloped edging.

  7. Step 7

    Pick wraps that are solid colored on the bodice and strapless if you wish to minimize the look of a large bust.

  8. Step 8

    Shop for a full A-line style dress for a cover-up that downplays wide hips and emphasizes a small waist.

  9. Step 9

    Minimize any part of the body you wish by picking a solid-colored wrap or one with horizontal striping. If you are small in one area and large in another, look for a wrap that is solid over the large area and patterned over the smaller area.

Tips & Warnings
  • Always try on the wrap you are considering purchasing with the bathing suit you will be wearing.

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1citygirl said

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on 8/18/2008 Great article! you might find this one interesting on some of the new sun protective swimwear available. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/806521/sun_protection_swimsuits_for_men_and.html?cat=5

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