Shopping for the Basic Bikini

Series Summary

Shopping for your summer wardrobe can be a stressful experience. Even the decision between bikini or one-piece is daunting, and the walk to the bathroom with a handful of hangers is always enough to get your heart racing. What kind of suit looks best on me? Which colors go well with my hair and skin tone? What's the difference between a bikini and a Brazilian bikini? There are a lot of questions to be asked, and often, many women avoid summer shopping for swimsuits and bathing accessories all together because the event is so difficult. There is no reason to be afraid, however, if you are armed with the knowledge of the basic types of swimsuits and the accessories you can wear and carry with them. Soon, you will be ready for your shopping trip and excited about a warm summer by the pool or on the beach. In this free video clip series, our fashion and style expert will discuss everything you need to know before it's time to pack the flip-flops and head down to the water. Learn the differences between the types of bathing suits available, which types work best on which kinds of body types and how to wear them. Get hints and ideas for a variety of accessories that are must-haves for the summer months outdoors and near the water. Learn about wearing tunics, sarongs, hats and beach pants as a part of your poolside outfit, and get an overview of the shopping experience. Go shopping and to the pool with confidence, you've earned it!

Video Transcript

"My name is Ceci Moreno in here at Curves and Waves in Coral Gables, Florida speaking about swimwear. Let’s talk about swimwear, there are several different types of swimwear depending on the type of body that you have and what you feel comfortable wearing. First one I want to talk about is your most basic conservative moderate coverage bikini, it has it’s covering most of the back, it comes up pretty high and the detail is still shown and it’s still very nice on. The front is also as well have mostly moderate coverage, it doesn’t come down too low, it doesn’t come up too high and it’s still very flattering on the body. Most women do tend to go for this style of swimwear just because it fits all ages most sizes."