| If you have it, flaunt it! That is the spirit of | | | | recommended for well tanned skin while lighter colors, |
| confidence when you wear a bikini. Get a great tan | | | | but not faded, will look great for light skinned bodies. |
| this summer and show off that gorgeous body of | | | | Mix matching is also an excellent idea and you can |
| yours, but don't forget the simple rules to observe | | | | opt to pair your new tops with an old bottom or vice |
| when frolicking on the beach or by the swimming | | | | versa. Just make sure that the colors and designs |
| pool in a bikini, so that you don't end up writing in | | | | match or you might end up on the top list of |
| your diary about ‘my most embarrassing | | | | summer's bikini fashion disasters. |
| summer ever.' | | | | |
| | | | If you and your friends have plans of playing beach |
| If you have no plans of buying a new pair, make | | | | volleyball, don't put on a string bikini or the bandeau |
| sure to check your old pair for color and elasticity. | | | | type. If you make this mistake, you run the risk of |
| Constant exposure to sun and sea water or chorine | | | | letting those tender molds pop out or end up looking |
| water will take its toll on the form and appearance of | | | | like that idol character chanting the tune, "pants on |
| your favorite bikini. Make sure to try it on first and | | | | the ground!" Choose the bikini with wider straps or |
| check the fit if it still hugs your top and bottom | | | | halter-top tied front and back and match it with boy |
| perfectly without the need of pulling the strings too | | | | shorts or bottoms with a wide hip band. Wear those |
| tightly. There have been several cases where the | | | | billabongs for extreme water sports like surfing. |
| ladies had to suffer humiliation when their bikini strings | | | | These types of bikini are styled with the sporty |
| pulled apart and exposed their breasts for the whole | | | | woman in mind so they are designed to support your |
| world to see. What could even be worse or the | | | | body for agility and water impact. |
| worst part is if it is the bottom pair that will give | | | | Don't even attempt to wear that bikini of yours if |
| way. Mama mia! | | | | you are not comfortable in them, and you miss out |
| | | | on the beach activities because you can't let go of |
| Good color is important in a bikini and your old pair | | | | those wraparounds. You are supposed to have fun |
| should not look faded or shabby. That whistle bait | | | | and not glum. So loosen up and enjoy the sun. But |
| figure will always look dull in a dull bikini. Bright and | | | | don't forget to apply a good sunscreen because you |
| bold colors are perfect to draw away the attention | | | | will be exposing a lot of skin. |
| from the problem areas. Brighter colors are also | | | | |