Swimsuit"> Swimsuit"> Ujena shows that sometimes less really is more with this Red Hot Zebra bikini top. The label has many zebra printed swimsuits, but in my opinion this one makes the greatest impact. That might surprise you, as it's also the one that uses the classic animal print sparingly. It forms the wide band underneath the bust, and we see another flash around the shoulder straps. The briefs also fe…

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Swimsuit | Figure-Flattering Ruched One-Piece"> Swimsuit | Figure-Flattering Ruched One-Piece"> Kenneth Cole flatters our figures without compromising on style with this Once a Cheeta swimsuit. This one-piece cuts a striking figure with its ruched front and cheeky cut-out back. The saturated turquoise color is fun and youthful, although it's also available in black or purple. Either way, the swimsuit helps girls with a variety of body types look their best. The ruched finis…

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Miraclesuit Camilla Bandeau Swimsuit | Ruffled Ruched Black One-Piece"> Miraclesuit Camilla Bandeau Swimsuit | Ruffled Ruched Black One-Piece"> Miraclesuit shows some uncharacteristic fashion forward flair with this Camilla Bandeau swimsuit. I wouldn't say Miraclesuit typically ignores fashion, but it's always seemed to care more about flattering our figures. That's an admirable goal, but here the label does it with style. The Camilla's made from the same innovative Miratex material we see on the rest of the range. It…

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Ditsy Bikini | Floral Marrow Edged Triangle Swim Top"> Ditsy Bikini | Floral Marrow Edged Triangle Swim Top"> Its name might suggest that it's a bit of a scatterbrain, but this Ditsy Bikini from Vix is surprisingly smart. Bright, delicate flowers liven up this black triangle bikini. I really like the way Vix has picked up the colors of the dainty pink blooms in the shoestring ties. Clean marrow edging finishes this simple but pretty style off nicely. The Ditsy doesn't do a lot to enhance our fi…

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Swimsuit Poll"> Swimsuit Poll"> Marilyn Monroe has beat out contemporary beauties for the title of best bikini body. The silver screen siren topped the poll commissioned by British department store chain Debenhams. Her figure was seen as more enticing than that of other vintage actresses like Raquel Welch and modern goddesses including Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, and Jennifer Aniston. Th…

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Some head-turning pleats and an eye-popping color help this Robin Piccone bikini stand out from the pack. I'm not sure whether the fashion house really sewed every pleat into this swimsuit by hand. Something tells me that it likely fell off the factory line for this price. However when a swimsuit is as well made as this one, perhaps it doesn't matter how the pleats got there. Their pre…

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It Figures! Batiki Swim Top | Supportive Plus-Sized Floral Tankini"> It Figures! Batiki Swim Top | Supportive Plus-Sized Floral Tankini"> It Figures! puts practicality first with this Batiki swim top. This tankini is far from fashion forward, but its vivid floral print has a certain charm. The brightly colored blooms are complemented by a rainbow hued beaded tie. It's all pulled together with bold black trim. It Figures! has a solid base here, but it hasn't done a lot with it. Its shoestring straps are classic, but not e…

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Lucky Brand takes us back to the swinging sixties with this Love Child tankini. Tankinis are often the choice of girls conscious about their figures. They tend to offer plenty of coverage but they're rarely fashion forward. Lucky Brand bucks the trend by with the Love Child. Perhaps it'll even win over the sun lovers who normally favor bikinis! I really love the way the Love Child fla…

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Vix shows off a little more skin than usual with this sexy Ubud Bia Bikini. The Bia style is one of Vix's most revealing, but I've never seen it decorated quite as attractively as this. The Ubud tribal print is right on trend and its colors perfect for summer. The purple and teal hues might not be very traditional but they're ideal for time spent on the beach. I love the way modern Western s…

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Board shorts have long been relied upon by beachgoers carrying a few extra pounds. So it makes sense that plus-sized label Torrid is offering us its version. Torrid doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here. Its board shorts are very basic, with only playful ties at the sides to liven up the design. It's easy to call them boring, but you might miss the smarts of this style. Black goes with a…

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