Summer is all about relaxing, and your style should be no different. A pair of denim overalls is the epitome of relaxed summer style. Oversize or 70’s-style, it’s a go-to for a comfy and chic look. Its stylish cousin, the overall dress, has made quite a few appearances as well, but it’s not nearly as versatile if you like spontaneous summer romps like me. True to their name, you can throw overalls literally over anything: a bikini at the beach, a bandeau and heels for drinks, or even a sweater and booties to transition into fall. Fashionistas are all over the overall trend, and you should be too!
She wore an itsy-bitsy, teenie-weenie, mini skirt? You can’t wear a yellow polka-dot bikini in town, but a mini skirt is probably the closest and most tasteful way to show some skin in summer–it’s no wonder they’re so hot right now. Easy-breezy flowy minis are a personal fave of mine, but a more structured mod mini is just as cute–bonus points for bright colors or florals. Let your legs breathe and you’ve unlocked the secret to a chic and comfy summer outfit…
My July calendar says “Take me to the sea” in swirly blue letters, and that’s exactly what I intend to do this week. To spend my day at the beach in style, I’m sighing for a chic towel vest. If you’re not much of a swimmer, you can throw on some boyfriend jeans with your vest and bikini for a stylish stroll in the sand, but the brilliant concept is the perfect way to bundle up in cozy terrycloth without looking like a frozen burrito after a refreshing dip in the sea–that’s my kinda beach day!
Trending this Tuesday is the retro bikini‘s equally stylish cousin: the one-piece. Featured here is another coachella-worthy design by the amazing Mara Hoffman. With the help of cool designers like Mara, the one-piece is making a come-back with colors, patterns, plunging necklines, cut-outs– you name it! Long gone are the days where one-pieces were reserved for moms and swim teams. Slip into one of these for a stylish–nay, fashion forward–summer suit.
Folks, Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the beginning of summer for many and with that—pool season! That’s why I’m sighing for an adorably retro bikini, which is also quite a trendy item this season. It is flattering on absolutely everyone, highlighting hips for boyish figures but trimming the waist for curvy girls. Aside from it’s spanx-like powers that work miracles on your tummy, the silhouette is so fun and glamorous–just watch your tan lines as they are not as fun!
If life is a beach then why don’t we spend more time picking out the right bikini? Summer may be ending soon, but bikini season is never over. You never know when your bikini ready-or-not bod will be making its next yearly debut, it could be as early as January if you’re lucky! Investing in the right bathing suit now means getting the chance to test it out before summer is over–and it means you’re prepared for that last-minute winter vacation to Cabo. But how could a post-holiday body ever be beach-ready? Read on to find out which suits suit year-round.
1. Blessed with a Bottom
$64, Topshop
So you’re a little bottom-heavy, there’s nothing wrong that! Balance it out with a more distracting top like this one to create the illusion of an equally full chest. To create longer-looking legs, choose bikini bottoms with a higher cut leg and tie the sides on a string bikini closer to the front to trim inches off your hips in an instant.
2. Bountiful Bust
$31, Asos
A bigger bust calls for more coverage, seek bikini tops like this one in your cup size to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions. For comfort and support, choose suits with wider straps in spandex, which lasts longer and doesn’t stretch out like nylon. Find a matching bottom with a frill or two to draw attention away from the chest.
3. Tummy Trouble
$99, J. Crew
“Getting ready for bikini season” is so overrated–there’s too much delicious food in the world! Good thing there’s a swimsuit for that. There’s no shortage of cute one-pieces these days, picking one like this raises the bust line to elongate the torso and hides the tummy with ruching and draping. If you still prefer bikinis, go with the high-rise retro look to suck in the stomach and pair it with an eye-catching top.
Now that you know which suit suits you, don’t be afraid to make a splash!
Stay tuned for next week’s article on what to wear to weddings.
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