Bravely Shopping: Bathing Suit Season

Posted by Nadine Bells

I made a rather depressing discovery the other day: I need a new swimsuit. Now, I'm not one of those women who stocks up on the latest trends in swimwear. I don't need a vast array of colors and styles to choose from every time I opt to don a tankini and head to the beach. Or pool. I just want one one simple suit that fits well, makes me feel fabulous (or at least not cripplingly insecure) and doesn't traumatize me in the fitting room (Why is the sizing so off? You'd think they'd give us some vanity sizing just to ease the pain a little). This last point is the hardest one to accomplish. I hate swimsuit shopping.

If you don't, you probably already have the suit of your dreams. Or you have the body of your dreams. On either count, I congratulate you. For the rest of us, Stacy London (of What Not to Wear fame) has some great tips on how to find great swimwear as painlessly as possible.

Tips before hitting the dressing room
1. Try applying a light self-tanner for a few days prior to shopping for a suit since pale skin and dressing room lighting rarely make for a good mix. And shave or wax or whatever — hairy in fluorescent lighting doesn't work either.

2. Remember it is more than likely you are a different size in swimwear than you are in clothing. Most women can be up to three sizes larger in swimsuits than their clothes. Do not let this get to you — make sure you find the suit that fits well and gives you the proper coverage and lift where you need it. Size be damned.

3. It is OK to buy without try. Some people feel much less self-conscious when trying swimsuits on at home. As long as you try them on with underwear and keep the tags on, this is fine. Swimsuit shopping is emotional. Do what makes you feel most comfy.

Head over to Today for her tips on how to find the best suit for your body. Let's work with what we have, ladies. And I'll see you at the beach.

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