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Health & Fitness

Staying Cool, Calm and Collected during the Summer

As of this month, Summer is officially here and spending time at the pool and beach to keep COOL is here too.

Finding the right swimsuit which best "suits" your body type and style is the task. This year´s swimsuits are mostly about prints and revived vintage appeal. Nautical stripes are back as a trend for summer in both clothing AND swimsuits. Whether you´re into a one-piece or a two-piece swimwear, stripe print is really gorgeous. If your goal is to look slim, then opt for vertical stripes. But if you want to appear bigger especially on top, choose the wider, horizontal stripes.  Remember that the smaller the stripe the smaller you appear.

Pastel color is another trend that is back this summer. But when it comes to swimsuits, pastels are done in graphics, mixed with prints and patterns. This trend is very feminine and refreshing and CALMING to the eye. Floral print swimsuits are your alternative to pastel swimsuits. But if you´re thinking of making your hips appear wider, then a skirted bottom would be perfect for you.

That vintage appeal is revived for this year´s retro swimsuits. Whether it´s an indigo one piece, a polka dot two piece, or a half nautical boy-leg maillot,  there´s no denying that retro swimwear has a class of it's own.

The one piece style is back and in a big way and can be just as sexy and alluring as a two-piece. In some cases even more so. With silhouettes ranging from cut-outs to ruffles, and deep plunging necklines, we can see why these styles can create quite the sexy appeal. 

An alternative to the one-piece is the tankini. If you happen to have a long-waist, this is a great alternative to prevent the uncomfortable "wedgie" and feel more comforable in your suit.  Great vibrant colors to mix and match are available, however the black tankini is a necessity for a complete look.  Grab a black cotton skirt and put it in your pool or beach bag and wear it with your tankini - you are ready to go to dinner and into the evening with a more COLLECTED look.

Whatever your summer swimsuit style is, wear it with confidence and you will look amazing.

Happy Summer!

Maria
Vintage and Vogue
www.vintageandvogueclothing.com







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