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Sexy - But Not Skimpy - Swimsuits

OK, can we be real here for just a minute? The media is awash in images of beachside beauties in barely-there bathing suits. But that doesn't mean we can't look sexy in something a little less revealing. There are loads of incredible sexy - but not skimpy swimsuits out there. Not exactly modest, but also not something that's gonna reveal parts of ourselves we'd rather keep...private. And anyway, sometimes the sexiest swimsuits are the ones that leave a little something to the imagination...

Women's Luxe by Lisa Vogel High Tea Draped Tankini Top

Juicy Couture Color Bloom Ruffle Swimdress Women's Swimwear Set

 

 Miraclesuit 'Hi Def - Regatta' One Piece

Beachwear: Quicksilver Bikinis and Billabong Flannel Shirts

Quiksilver Sana Rosa Triangle Top Two Piece Bikini in Magnolia

What are you wearing to catch the last rays of summer, ladies? Hopefully nothing but a Quicksilver bikini, natural sunscreen and high-quality UV protective clothing!

Quicksilver bikinis and swimwear are always in style and affordable. Quicksilver knows coastal casual and Quicksilver bathing suits are designed to be worn in the water. None of this "poolside chic" business - Quicksilver is for getting down to business...if that business is in the ocean.

Billabong Sonora Flannel

And what about breezy beach evenings?, you might ask. Well, I would answer, just grab your Billabong flannel and go! Paired with jeans, they'll look great over your Quicksilver bikini. Even better? Nothing goes better with wind-blown, summer beach hair than Billabong flannel shirts. Get into summer and go go go!

Adidas Women's Adilibria Woven Shorts

Adidas online store is one of my favorite sportswear brands and great source for workout shorts, like these Adidas women's adilibria woven shorts.  I don't know about you but I've been hitting the gym and reading articles like bikini body countdown for inspiration. My first investment besides the gym membership was a good pair of workout shorts. A few tips from me when looking for a great pair of women's workout shorts are lightweight fabric, comfort, and breathability. I also like semi-form fitting ones that are stretchy enough for yoga poses and pilates classes.

These are the Adidas women's adilibria woven shorts, $32.00. I like the tiny gold details, and they're made with Climalite, a fabric that dries ultrafast so you don't feel clammy when you're sweating those calories away.

Anyhow, so once I've worked on those butt blasting exercises and lunges more than I can count, what comes next? The bikini of course!

I narrowed down my bikini quest and focused on Vitamin A women's swimsuits from beso's great search engine.  Vitamin A packs a power boosting punch from its large, A-list celebrity following and constant editorial attention. Founded by Amahlia Stevens in 2000, Vitamin A is a Southern California brand that distinguishes itself through it's perfect "California Cut" fit.  South Beach Swimsuits is a great online source for Vitamin A. It has a whole section of it's online store dedicated to Vitamin A, so it's a great place to look at the entire collection. I love this suit because it's more bang for your buck: the solid turquoise reverses to adorable polka-dot print! Also, an added bonus: Pantone (THE color source, THE people who decide what's in and what's out in terms of color in fashion and well, almost everything!) has chosen turquoise as it's color of the year! Vitamin A has lots of really gorgeous turq-colored suits to prepare you for looking your best and most fashion forward on the beach or at the pool or wherever you may be showing off your new swimsuit.

UV Sun Safe

SunSafe UV/UPF CoverUp

 

Now that summer is in full swing and it's time for beach days and pool parties, smart ladies are saving their skin by covering up. What you might not know, however, is that harmful UV rays can penetrate regular fabrics. To really play it safe, look for UV swimsuit coverups.

When looking for a UV cover up, try to find something with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+. This will allow you to play outside all day, without worrying about getting zapped through your clothing. Since most UV swimsuit coverups are available in this high SPF, you probably won't have any trouble finding something that works for you.

Kokatat Innercore Long-Sleeve Swim Shirt

If you want to be really savvy about the sun, the best thing, of course, is to protect your skin from it entirely. The easiest way to do this is with a UV swim shirt, also called a rash guard. 

UV swim shirts/rash guards are made from UV protective material and are specifically designed to shield you from the sun while you swim. UV protective swimwear is easy to wear, easy to wash and dries quickly. UV swim shirts are also the best way to ensure you're playing it safe in the sun!

Just Keep Swimming

So here we are. Bathing Suit Season. Oh, Bathing Suit Season, how ye mock me! Especially after Birthday Season, then Thanksgiving Season, then Holiday Season. Bathing Suit Season, you and I are enemies.

Know how I'm dealing this year? I'm going to start buy getting a pair of swim shorts. Women who have not spent all winter working out can take comfort in this forgiving style of swimwear. Available in various lengths and levels of elasticity (to hide as much or as little as needed),  swim shorts, women, and public places are finally able to work together in a kind of Goodwill-Cellulite-Shielding-Summit.

It isn't that I'm trying to be lazy or I don't enjoy working out. It's just that - this year - I'm trying not to put so much pressure on myself to be beach-ready. I know I'll get there. Actually, when I do, I plan on rewarding myself by putting away the swim shorts and putting on one (or two) Burberry women's swimsuits.

This one, in particular:

In addition to Burberry women's swimsuits, I'm also kind of loving styles by Thayer, such as this one:

And this stunning Zenya cover-up by Diane von Furstenberg:

You know, in case I fall off the wagon, mid-summer, and really need a cupcake or something.

One Shoulder Swimsuits

A recent trip to the City of Skin…err, Sin aka Las Vegas and catching some major rays by the pool has got me thinking about how fast summer is approaching. Don’t get me wrong, sunny SoCal weather is extremely awesome around this time of year, but the swimsuits and cover ups haven’t come into full effect quite yet. It had to take a trip down to the Hard Rock pool and seeing  an uber chic one shoulder bikini paired with a super cute swimsuit cover up to prompt me into writing this post – though I wished it was more somewhere like St. Tropez…but, I digress.

More Popular Swimsuit Trends

• One Shoulder Swimsuits

• Monokinis

• Cutout Bathing Suits

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