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Look gorgeous at the beach! it's that time of year again! But you can skip the try-on trauma because we've found the trendiest suits for everybody. Just add water ...


Sew right!

* Super-hot embroidery draws attention to areas you want to emphasize.

* Low-cut bottoms with side ties add curves to boyish boy·ish  
adj.
Characteristic of or befitting a boy: boyish charm.



boyish·ly adv.
 shapes.

* Ties at the neck and bust give you a perfect fit on top.

The beachy bunch

* Ruching ruch·ing  
n.
1. Ruches considered as a group.

2. Fabric for ruches.
 whittles you middle.

* Have slim hips and a bit of a tummy pooch? Try a ruched tankini A tankini is a type of two-piece swimsuit.[1] The tankini is distinguished from the classic bikini by the difference in tops, the top of the tankini essentially being a tank top.  on top and a striped-string bottom.

* Curvy all over? A one-piece is great for extra coverage.

Dots and dashes

* Think ya can't wear stripes? Tiny ones keep you looking long and lean.

* If you love one-pieces, pick one that's low-cut so you don't look like you just came from swim team.

* Small bust? Excess padding doesn't fool anyone. Natural looks cuter than foam any day of the week.

Rock a wild bikini!

* Nothing says summer like bright color. Anybody can wear it.

* If your suit has side detailing, make sure it isn't a size too small--you don't want details digging in!

* This style is perfect for girls with curvy hips and thighs. Skimpy skimp·y  
adj. skimp·i·er, skimp·i·est
1. Inadequate, as in size or fullness, especially through economizing or stinting: a skimpy meal.

2. Unduly thrifty; niggardly.
 side celebrate your feminine shape.

Perfectly paisley

* Pear shape? Look for a suit with a detail on top to add interest and balance.

* All-over prints keep the eye moving from top to bottom. Great for hiding tummies.

* Who else should look for busy styles? Skinny minnies and petites.

Make a splash!

* Suits with big prints scream summer fun.

* A halter halter

the simplest form of restraint for the head of farm animals. Comprises a poll strap, a nose band and a halter shank that brings the ends of the nose band together under the mandible. Made of leather or cotton or manila rope.
 with wide straps stays in while you stay active.

* A contrasting band under the bust and on hips helps add curves.

Aloha, girls

* Skirted one-pieces are great for plus-sizes. The hot color and fun print keep you from looking like a mom.

* Suits with molded cups and bra-style boning keep the "girls" in check.

* Want a suit that will still look cute next year? Black-and-white is timeless.

* Log on to girlslife.com for a behind-the-scenes look at our shoot and tons more great fit tips

Styled by Heather Williams B. Hair by Clark Ivor for Ford Artists Miami. Makeup By Paul Anthony for Ford Artists Miami Shot on location at Crandon Park Crandon Park is a park owned and operated by Miami-Dade County, Florida. It occupies the northern part of the island of Key Biscayne, lying between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. It is connected to the mainland in Miami via the Rickenbacker Causeway. , Key Biscayne This article is about the island named Key Biscayne. For the village on the island of the same name, see Key Biscayne, Florida. For the tennis tournament sometimes referred to as Key Biscayne, see Miami Masters. , Fla.
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Author:Tuckman, Brad
Publication:Girls' Life
Date:Jun 1, 2007
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