You're beyond excited for that boozy pool party or your long-awaited tropical vacay, but there's one thing standing between you and your summer fun. Before you can plop down on the beach and soak up the sun (not to mention half a dozen daiquiris) you have to face off with bad lighting, three-way mirrors and endless options of Lycra. Yep, we're talking about bathing suit shopping.
To save you from a dressing room meltdown, we've narrowed down the most stylish cuts and shapes this season -- for every age and body type.
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In Your 20s
"For many women, your 20s are all about projecting the fact that you are a woman, no longer a teenager," says Constance Dunn, a Los Angeles based stylist and the author of "Practical Glamour." With the summer's onslaught of pool and day parties, it's all about making a statement, being on-trend and being adventurous with style choices.
Look for: Bold colors and designs, on-trend bow accents and one-pieces with cutouts.
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Oh Say Can You See
This stylish update on the traditional American flag bikini will get plenty of mileage over the summer.
