Tropical Chic: 6 Eye-Catching Swimsuits for Every Body
Florals, tie-dye, and tribal prints shine in appealing brights.
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Island- and surf-inspired prints are riding a wave of popularity this season, especially in colors that pack a Hawaiian punch. "These pinks, purples, and fuchsias flatter almost every skin tone," says
O creative director Adam Glassman.
Body Type: Big Bust
Emma Zaks, 29, Spin Instructor
"I always feel like I'm falling out of my top," says Zaks.
The Solution: A suit with bra sizing ensures fit.
Panache top, $59, and bottom, $36;
BareNecessities.com.
Shoes, White House Black Market, $98;
whbm.com
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Body Type: Athletic
Ruffles and a horizontal design break up a long, lean line.
Old Navy top, $25, and bottom, $20; oldnavy.com.
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Body Type: Pear Shape
A plunging neckline draws attention away from the thigh area.
Natori, $188;
Natori.com
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Body Type: Plus Size
This pretty swimdress goes up to size 26W.
Lands' End, $100;
Landsend.com
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Body Type: Small Bust
Light padding and a push-up style add oomph.
Victoria's Secret Catalogue top, $52, and bottom, $32; ;
VictoriasSecret.com
Photo: Courtesy of Kate Spade
Hot Launch
Florence Broadhurst prints join Malia Mills's flattering cuts for Kate Spade New York's first swim collection.
Top, $188, and bottom, $168; katespade.com
Photo: Ben Goldstein/Studio D
Crazy For It!
We love this cotton, neon-trimmed offering from Miguelina because it's not just a fantastic cover-up—it also doubles as a tunic, a minidress, or a tucked-in peasant top.
Miguelina, $175; shop-miguelina.com
Next: 33 Ultraflattering swimsuits for every size and shape
From the
June 2012 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
