Three Swimsuit Shopping Rules you Should Totally Ignore

We bust the myths about the do's and don'ts of buying a new bathing suit.

June 21, 2018

Some rules are meant to be broken, like these bathing suit shopping ones that could be holding you back from finding your dream suit. Here's why you should go for the crazy print, choose a two-piece, and slip into stripes.

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Forever 21

Plus Size Cutout Floral One-Piece Swimsuit, $40, forever21.com

Addition Elle

Cactus Bikini with Fishnet, top, $62, bottom, $58, additionelle.com

H&M+

Patterned Swimsuit, $50, hm.com

H&M Patterned Swimsuit, Swimsuit Shopping Rules

Modcloth

Waterfront Flaunt High-Waisted Bikini in Rainbow Plaid, top, $49, bottom, $39, modcloth.com

Violeta by Mango

Palm Trees Print Swimsuit, $130, mango.com

Old Navy

Plus-Size Long-Line Swim Top, $50, oldnavy.ca

Swimco

Becca Crochet Full Figure V Neck One Piece, $222, swimco.com

Addition Elle

Cactus Color Block One-Piece Swimsuit, $110, additionelle.com

Violeta by Mango

Ruffled Dots Bikini, top, $70, bottom, $50, mango.com

Modcloth

Here Comes Ruffle One-Piece Swimsuit in Teal, $110, modcloth.com

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