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13 Super-Chic Bikinis for Women Who Hate Bikinis

Wouldn't be caught dead in a string bikini? These modest, glam pieces have got you covered
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What Hipsters Are Wearing to the Pool This Summer
This neoprene Seea suit has a cool, slimming print and the sports-bra-like top gives sexy support.

Seea Monterey Neoprene Top, $120, and Bottoms, $90, both in Zilian

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A Style That's Well-Suited for Hanging Ten or Sitting on Your ...
Mara Hoffman's psychedelically printed swimwear gets a surfer-girl twist with this rash guard top and matching ruched bottom.

Mara Hoffman Rash Guard, $150, and Ruched Side Bikini Bottom, $110

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Business on Top, Party on the Bottom
If wearing this crop top and tie-bottom combo doesn't make you the coolest girl within 10 miles of a body of water, I'll give you your money back.

Vitamin A Cannes Cropped Rash Guard, $92, and Stella Stripe Side Tie Bottom, $88

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Be a Babe in Blue With See-Through Sleeves
A photorealistic print and a fishnet-style sleeve make this rash guard one hot little number.

Skye & Staghorn Foam Rashie, $120, with Point Break Bikini, $190 for set

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The Tiniest Tank and a Full-Coverage Bottom
Show a little shoulder blade while keeping your girls where they belong.

Mikoh Barbados Top, $100, and Zuma Bottoms, $78, both in Palm

Did you know that three out of five women would rather have a Pap smear every day for a week than wear a triangle top bikini in public? Probably not, because I made that up, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were true. Even if you are totally cool displaying swaths of skin to the sun and your fellow man -- comfort and freedom of movement aren't hallmarks of itsy-bitsy two-pieces. (Just try diving into a strong wave if you don't believe us.)

Happily, for the practical and modest among us, the swimsuit styles that are hot this summer let us brave the waves without the fear of Nipplegate 2.0. Semi-thong bottoms have been replaced by high-waist briefs, and teeny-weeny string bikinis have been ousted by flounce and crop tops, rash guards and wetsuit-inspired tanks. These high-end suits stand out at the pool and beach, are as stylish as all get-out, and just so happen to work for ladies who don't want their boobs and butt cheeks all over the place.
BY KATIE MCCARTHY | JUL 1, 2014 | SHARES
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