Swimsuit Obsessed

Which bikini to wear?

One of the hardest parts about being obsessed about what you do for a living is actually deciding which bikini to wear to the beach. Since it was gorgeous on Sunday, we decided to go down to the beach for a few hours.

Deciding to go, and actually leaving, includes 15-20 minutes of bikini sampling before finding the right one for that day. Just like clothes, I have a whole wardrobe of swimsuits for every conceivable occasion: day at the beach, pool party, weekend in Vegas or Palm Springs, trip to Hawaii, weekend with parents. Even though I never wear everything in my collection, I love them all.

I picked this suit, Cherry Blossoms, for Sunday’s day at the beach because I love that this halter top is feminine yet has comfortable support. I am also a huge fan of our gathered hipster bottoms because they fit great and are super flattering.

We played a fierce round of paddle ball with no suit mishaps to report. Since this was the first time I've worn this suit, I immediately fell in love with it. A cute suit that stays in place when I am having fun at the beach is a keeper!

Swimwear Buying Guide Continued

Swimwear Buying Guide Continued ~ The Swimsuit Deconstructed

As promised, we've taken a stab at describing all of the most popular swimsuit top styles out there. There are probably more, but these are the most common, and the most flattering.

Tops - Swimsuit tops come in a wide variety of shapes and levels of support. Some of the most common top shapes are listed below:

1. Bandeau: Single piece of cloth worn across the breasts. Can be with or without pads, twisted, ringed or smocked. Usually has a removable strap that goes around neck. Best for smaller breasted women as Bandeaus don't offer much support.

2. Demi-Underwire: An underwire top that is cut to allow more of the breasts to show. Usually has shoulder straps like a bra and is not padded.

3. Floating Underwire (aka Push-Up): An underwire top that has underwire suspended between pads and fabric so it does not show from the outside. Can be with or without push up padding. Usually has shoulder straps. Best for women who want more support or want to enhance their breasts. One of the most flattering top styles as it offers the most support.

4. Halter Top: An elongated triangle top that ties around neck and back. Can be with or without pads, fixed (sewn in place) or adjustable (moves on string that ties across back). Best for women who want more support and one of the most flattering top styles as it is fully adjustable.

5. One Shoulder (aka Grecian): A bandeau top with only one shoulder strap from front to back, creating an asymmetrical design. Can be with or without pads. Best for women who need little support.

6. Triange Top: Top made with two triangles that tie around neck and back. Can be with or without pads, fixed (sewn in place) or adjustable (moves on string that ties across back). Best for smaller breasted women who need little support.

Next post, we'll give you the low down on bottoms.