Don’t forget about coordinating cover-ups when you are swimsuit shopping! We all want a little extra coverage sometimes. Whether for modesty, sun protection or a lack of body confidence, you should look and feel cute/chic regardless of how much skin you are showing. You’ll notice that one piece bathing suits with sleeves are a new trend. We love that. Here are some other ideas to keep you covered this summer. Happy Shopping! . . Land’s End Women’s AquaSport Zip-Front Rashguard, $50 . . Zimmermann Eden Zip One Piece, $375.00 . . cover Donald Swim Dress, $285.00 . . Athleta Kailua Rash …
Mom Friendly Swimsuits: The Tankini
I feel like the Tankini has a dowdy rep it doesn’t deserve. It is the most practical of bathing suits but it doesn’t have to be the frumpiest. And for those of you who don’t have a bikini ready tummy post-baby, it is infinitely more flattering than a one piece. It also makes feeding a baby and going to the bathroom waaaay easier! The J. Crew Twist-Front Swing Tankini Top was my go to bathing suit when I had tiny babies I wanted to be able to feed by the pool. We’ve gathered some flattering and “cool” options for your shopping pleasure. …
Swimsuit Trends 2016 Part II: More Modern
Do you gravitate towards black and white? Are prints not your style? Never fear, we have you covered too. This is the swim-guide for the chic and avant-garde. If you’d rather Go Boho, check out Part I of our swim guide! As always, no fitting room required. Happy Shopping, . Cutouts don’t mean you have to bare it all. The cutout trend just keeps getting better! I love these plain black swimsuits that incorporate an edgy cutout into a simple design. . Araks Jamie One Piece Black, $335.00. . . Carmen Marc Valvo High-Neck One Piece Swimsuit, $122.00 . . Shan One-Shoulder …
Swimsuit Trends 2016 Part I: Go Boho
I know, we all love to hate bathing suit shopping. Our multi-part series on 2016’s swimsuit trends will allow you to enjoy shopping the trends without actually having to take off your clothes in a fluorescent-lit fitting room. How much do you love us now? This week, trends for the bohemian sun bather! Happy Shopping! . . Ruffles are always popular, but this season saw the emergence of off-the-shoulder styles. We talked about it in our cold shoulder blog, our wedding trends blog, and here it is again! Presenting our favorite ruffled bathing suits (and one jumpsuit) in off-the-shoulder styles and …
The RLS Swim Guide 2015, Part I
OMG I am so hot! This is pretty much the refrain most people around me have been listening to for the last month. Sorry but I just can’t help it. I am so hot! Luckily we’ve signed the kids up for swim lessons all summer so I get a dip in the pool once a week. This is a great excuse for the ridiculous bathing suit wardrobe I have amassed over the last 5 years. Why is it ridiculous? Because I usually put a bathing suit on about 3 times a summer. OK, I’m lying. I just did the math …