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10 Swimsuit Trends We Love

Believe it: Somewhere out there is the perfect swimsuit, and O creative director, Adam Glassman, is here to help you find it.
red bathingsuits
Photo: Richard Majchrzak/ Marko Metzinger/ Studio D
Makeup Sets
Suits and sunnies in lipstick shades are in the hot seat this season. Rule of thumb: Orangy reds look better on those with warm undertones (i.e., gold jewelry complements you); blue-reds flatter cooler undertones (silver jewelry is your jam).

Clockwise, from top left:
Swimsuit, top, $82, and bottom, $50; CoCoReefSwim.com
Sunglasses, RAEN, $125; Zappos.com

Swimsuit, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $160; Bloomingdales.com
Sunglasses, Oliver Peoples West, $265; OliverPeoples.com

Swimsuit, Charlie by Matthew Zink, $192; CharlieByMZ.com
Sunglasses, $98; MichaelStars.com

Swimsuit, Vince Camuto, $88; Zappos.com
Sunglasses, Tory Burch, $149; ToryBurch.com
black and white swimsuits
Photo: Marko Metzinger/ Studio D
Graphic Design
Is there anything more sophisticated than black-and-white? I'm just crazy about these suits—and you might as well go for a full-on coordinated (but not matchy-matchy) look with slides and a great face-protecting hat.

Clockwise, from top left:
Hat, Nine West, $44; Boscovs.com
Swimsuit, $139; BeBe.com
Sandal, $255; Castaner.com

Hat, Physician Endorsed, $45; SolEscapes.com
Swimsuit, Marysia, $280; EverythingButWater.com
Sandal, Newbark, $315; Net-A-Porter.com

Hat, Nine West, $34; Boscovs.com
Swimsuit, $250; OyeSwimwear.com
Sandal, $228; Coach.com

Hat, $58; BCBG.com
Swimsuit, $225; CloverCanyon.com
Sandal, $95; FrenchConnection.com
green swimsuits
Photo: Marko Metzinger/ Studio D
Green Party
Aqua-greens are a huge trend in swimsuits this year: From seafoam to jade to forest, there's a different shade for every outing. Here are my favorites, along with matching nail polishes to complete the look.

Clockwise, from top left:
Swimsuit, Merona, $35; Target.com
Wear With: Deborah Lippmann Nail Color in She Drives Me Crazy, $18; DeborahLippmann.com

Swimsuit, $230; LisaCurran.com
Wear With: OPI Nail Lacquer in AmazOn... AmazOff, $9; Ulta.com

Swimsuit, H&M, top, $18, and bottom, $13; HM.com
Wear With: Essie Nail Polish in Ruffles & Feathers, $8.50; Essie.com

Swimsuit, $216; LennyNiemeyer.com
Wear With: Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer in Lost in Paradise, $8.50; beauty supply stores
Photo: Marko Metzinger/ Studio D
Sporty
Runway: Emilio Pucci
Swimsuit: $426; FlagPoleSwim.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Metallic
Runway: Altuzarra
Swimsuit: $329; MarieFranceVanDamme.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/ Studio D
Bold Floral
Runway: Prabal Gurung
Swimsuit: Magicsuit by Miraclesuit, $146; Zappos.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/ Studio D
Painterly Inspired
Runway: CHANEL
Swimsuit: Bleu/Rod Beattie, $115; SwimnSport.com
Mommy and Me
Known for her gorgeous prints, designer Mara Hoffman is collaborating with J.Crew on a children's collection, Mara Hoffman for Crewcuts. The little ones' line, inspired by Indian mythology, matches pieces in Hoffman's adult swimwear collection. Love!

Women's Suit, $204; MaraHoffman.com
Kid' Suit, Mara Hoffman for Crewcuts, $100; JCrew.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Borrowed from the Boys
Who wears short shorts? Men's swimsuit designers Orlebar Brown and Vilebrequin hope you do! Known for preppy-with-a-twist looks, they're now offering women's swimwear and beachwear. I particularly love these bikini tops and shorts, which offer thigh coverage without sacrificing style.

Top: Orlebar Brown bikini top, $180, and board shorts, $295; OrlebarBrown.com
Bottom: Vilebrequin bikini top, $145, and board shorts, $170; Vilebrequin.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Couture Camouflage
A recent import from Brazil, these suits are handmade using a luxurious fabric that mimics jersey and a draping technique usually seen on high-end dresses. Yes, they're pricey, but you get a gorgeous swimsuit with extra-slimming ruching that can double as a bodysuit.

Clube Bossa Couture plunge neckline suit, $567, and one-shoulder suit, $630; NancyMeyer.com
From the June 2014 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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