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Style Notes: Beach wear

12th June 2006
Lorna Longworth

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As summer steadily approaches amid the essay deadlines and exam revision thoughts invariably turn to the warmer months. It may be hard to imagine now as the sun breaks weakly over Southampton but at some point in the coming months you may be lucky enough to find yourself somewhere with sand and the sea. That’s right: a beach.

And with this revelation comes the realisation that at some point you will have to flash parts of your body that haven’t seen direct sunlight and the public gaze in a long time. Pale, hairy parts of you. In a bikini. But all is not lost. This season’s beach wear is all about bright:hot pinks, neon blues, greens and yellow. And, of course, white. So whether you choose to cover up or make like a Brazilian and put it all out there remember a few golden rules. If you are busty avoid triangle bikinis; look for wide strapped halternecks or bra styles. Athletic types can experiment with the very glamorous 70s cut-out all-in-ones gracing the shelves of Warehouse and River Island. If you prefer more active holidays go for sporty supportive suits and tankinis (check out Quicksilver and Legends for surf-inspired styles).

But remeber, always think about where it sits on your hips and derriere. Move about in it before you buy. Then sit back, slap on the sun lotion and enjoy. Happy holidays!