Its name might make us think of vampires and werewolves, but the Twilight Stripe is no passing fad. The nautical stripes of this Tommy Bahama swimsuit are instead likely to stand the test of time. This swimsuit isn't just about longevity though. The sweet blue and white striped finish is fun and flirty. We've all been told that horizontal stripes make us appear wider, but by keeping t…

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Tommy Hilfiger delivers a clever trompe l'oeil with this Striped Swimsuit. It seems like this swimsuit is made up of a tankini and pair of navy blue briefs. However it's actually all one piece. The tankini style top is attached to the bottoms underneath, so you needn't worry about coordinating your outfit. Tommy Hilfiger's done all the hard work for you. Fashion purists say blue and…

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Don't let the vertical stripes scare you; this Ruff Stuff swimsuit from La Blanca is remarkably slimming. We've all been told to steer clear of outfits decorated with such stripes, but you needn't have the model's figure to look good wearing them. The Ruff Stuff's stripes are relatively narrow, so they don't tend to add extra pounds. La Blanca knows this so it generously offers the R…

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Majestic give some nautical flair to the classic one-piece with this Bettie Maillot Swimsuit. At its heart this is a very traditional one-piece swimsuit. The removable strap and ruching around the bust give it a bit of personality, but it's really a classic beauty. That's why I prefer the Bettie striped. In either red or blue, the pattern helps ensure this timeless swimsuit doesn'…

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Volcom provides a conservative swimsuit that's every bit as sexy as teeny tiny bikinis with this Stark Mark one-piece. This swimsuit is so striking, with its retro styled black and white stripes and elastic ruching. These gentle pleats are very flattering, especially if you're hoping to hide those hard-to-shed winter pounds. The halter-neck is the piece de resistance for me, th…

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Nautica makes a swimsuit for real women with this Wave Texture one-piece. This swimsuit is very figure flattering as it's made from a unique blend of nylon, spandex, and lurex. This material has a snug but stylish fit, which tucks in all those problem lumps and bumps. The navy blue color is also a smart choice; dark shades are much more slimming than their lighter counterparts. And th…

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They say that if you've got it, flaunt it. But if you're not sure that you do, you may feel more comfortable covering up on the sand with this modest three-piece swimsuit from Nygard Collection. While you're in the water you'll enjoy the conservative halterneck style tankini and generously cut bikini bottoms. Once you're back on dry land you can cover up your pins with the matching sa…

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