FASHION Magazine
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Swim Guide 2012: We’ve got 25 swimsuit picks and 2 guides on how to wear ‘em!
We’re prepping you for beach season with 25 swimsuits picks, two foolproof guides on how to wear ‘em as well as a healthy guide to the best faux glows out there. Get ready to dive in!
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The ultimate swimwear how-to buy guide: We grilled four swimwear experts for intel on finding the perfect suit
THE EXPERTS:
Sarah Ghobrial, swimwear buyer at Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com
Tom Mora, head of women’s design at J.Crew, jcrew.com
Fay Yeung, owner of Sandpipers, sandpipers.ca
Liliana Mann, owner of Linea Intima, lineaintima.comTHE PERFECT SWIMSUIT
HIGH-WAISTED RETRO BIKINI | ONE-PIECE MAILLOT | SPORTYQ: How tight should a swimsuit be?
A: “Bathing suits and jeans should both be very tight when you buy them. The fabric will relax, and there aren’t many things less attractive than a bathing suit that sags.” —MannQ: Can you alter a swimsuit that’s not quite right?
A: “The straps are very easy to do, but I wouldn’t alter the sides because it would stress the seams. A swimsuit will stretch out a little bit, so you could wear it around the house until it gets comfortable.” —Yeung -
Not all faux glows are created equal. Here’s our self tanning how-to guide to get you through summer the healthy way
By Malena Harbers
Today, it’s all about customizing your tan,” says skin-care expert Nichola Joss, who created a variety of caramel tones for models at the Spring 2012 shows of British designers such as Issa and House of Holland. Designed to work with the spirit of each collection, Joss’s handiwork illustrates the idea that one hue indeed does not fit all. By adding, omitting or changing the way you apply a product, you can create a completely different-looking tan. Here, we break down the shades.
SUN-KISSED
Suntan equivalent:
A day out in the garden
Seen at: Roksanda Ilincic
MID-TONE
Suntan equivalent:
A long-weekend at the cottage
Seen at: Erdem
HOLOGRAPHIC
Suntan equivalent:
A week in the Mediterranean
Seen at: House of Holland
BRONZE
Suntan equivalent:
Weeks of sun-worshipping in Brazil
Seen at: Issa
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Does shopping for a swimsuit trigger a tidal wave of self-doubt? Here are 7 tips to guide you to shore
By Leah McLaren
In my view, every bathing suit shop in the civilized world should be legally obliged to post one of those orange signs you see beside the doors of saunas. WARNING: Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy. Avoid if pregnant or in poor medical health. Bikini shopping in conjunction with alcohol or drugs may cause unconsciousness. By the time I found out, it was already too late. I was naked, weeping, red-faced and five-and-a-half-months knocked up, under the fluorescent lights of a fast-fashion change room on Oxford Street in London, England. A discarded pile of solid colour bandeau and triangle bikinis lay in a wilted pile beside me. No, it was not a good look. But then again, what was I thinking? Swimwear shopping is a self-esteem crapshoot at the best of times, let alone with a sore back, swollen tummy and bazooka breasts.
Since then, upon much sober reflection, I have compiled a list of wisdom gleaned from years of swimwear-shopping trauma. Whether you are a gangly tween contemplating your first padded two-piece or a post-partum mum longing to reclaim your inner Gidget, the following advice will help guide you seamlessly from change room to checkout.
