Dive into Swim with the Hottest Pool & Beach Looks

Casual Attire

From Classic Elegance to Bold Statements, Discover Your Perfect Beach and Poolside Looks!

As many of us head to warmer climes to escape the freezing temps of winter (think perfect beaches, turquoise water, and luxe resort poolsides), finding the perfect swimsuit—not to mention poolside and beach looks—is becoming an increasingly big deal. This week, we’ve found some incredible pieces that will not only get you through your winter break but take you right into summer! We can’t wait to show you what we’ve found!

Before we dive in (pun intended!), I want to speak to why finding those perfect pieces that make you feel fabulous is so important. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll no doubt have heard me say that how we feel about what we’re wearing and how we look affects our confidence in a big way—and ultimately, that confidence (or lack thereof) affects our lives in many ways… including how much fun we have.

With that in mind, we wanted to provide you with as many fabulous options as possible!

 

Pulling your swim looks together… and the power of confidence.

As I mentioned above and have said for years, how we feel about how we look has an incredible impact on our confidence, so I’m going to share some information that might make sense to you.

I have always loved clothes and dressing, but as I grew up on the beach, it was all so casual that I never gave much thought to how I was put together when it came to swimwear. Of course, I always had a cute swimsuit, but the rest of my “look” was generally comprised of cutoffs, a T-shirt, and flip-flops—and off I went.

As I matured and understood the power of dressing and what it could do for my confidence, I began to pay attention to the details. In fact, helping women build confidence through style is what my styling practice is all about. In other words, I help women create fabulous looks that make the most of their attributes. When you love how you look, your confidence soars!

I have used this principle on myself and my clients over the years, and I can tell you from experience that what you have in your wardrobe can absolutely help build your confidence. It is not only a game-changer but a life-changer.

So, as you peruse the shopping in this blog post, think about which swimsuits will make you look—and feel—like a million dollars!

One-Piece Swimsuits

One-piece suits offer a simplicity of style and ease in terms of activity that makes them a favorite—never mind the flattering silhouettes they offer! You will love the options I’ve found for you!

The one-piece swimsuits I’ve shopped for you fall into four categories: color, black, body-enhancing Miracle® and Magicsuits®.

Swimsuits with Color

Swimsuits in Black

Figure-Flattering Swimsuit Options

Bikinis

As I often mention, I grew up on the beach in Southern California, so I bring a fun and perhaps alternative perspective to your bikini looks. Sometimes, our bikini pieces would match, but we would often mix and match solids or a solid with a print for a bit of fun. Conversely, if we were headed to a luxury beach resort, we all knew our look had to be more sophisticated, so matching tops and bottoms were the order of the day.

Black is very St. Tropez in its presentation. You can buy matching sets or combine non-matching tops and bottoms to create a chic set. You can also pair a black top or bottom with a print or another solid color to create fabulous mix-and-match bikini looks.

You’ll love what I’ve found, whether you choose matching bikini pieces set or decide to mix things up!

Coverups: Shirts, Pants & Pareos

Pareos are one of my favorite types of swim coverup, as

they’re tremendously versatile and can be used for so many other purposes, including home soirees, backyard parties, and more. You can wear them alone with your swimsuit, whether a one-piece or a bikini, or with a white racerback tank top or a white T-shirt.

To look super chic, use a square knot to tie your pareo in a V shape at your hips. One last thing to note: be sure to buy cotton pareos instead of those made of silk or synthetic materials. I think these fabrics don’t translate well for more casual summer and beach attire. Furthermore, synthetic fabrics are generally less expensive to manufacture, and they tend to look flimsy and cheap. Silk is inappropriate in terms of how it’s used in swim situations and too delicate to survive sun, sand, water, and chlorine.

I promise this is the only coverup with instructions. All the others are self-explanatory!

Finishing Touches: Swim & Winter Getaway Shoes, Hats & Bags

The adorable shoes, hats, and bags I’ve shopped will serve you endlessly through a winter vacation through summer for all your casual looks and sometimes even dressy looks. Versatility is key to maximizing the fun of owning these treasures.

The ever-necessary and look-popping hats, ranging from wide-brim sun hats to baseball caps, not only make a fabulous statement but serve the important purpose of protecting you from the sun.

As for shoes, you will see flip-flops, slides, and espadrilles, along with a couple of flat ankle-strap sandals that are look-poppers for yummy dressing and your beach or pool looks.

 

Sandals

 

Hats

 

Bags

Summing it All Up

These pieces are your ticket to winter vacation fun! Creating your chic swim looks is like fitting puzzle pieces together. Putting some effort into it will impact not only your confidence but also your enjoyment of the day!

Have so much fun with this!

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