Summer is here and we’re all feeling the pressure.
Are we still into the maillot…and does it even look good on me? Am I carrying the right bag? Where do we stand on beach jewelry? Have I worked out enough? Should I self tan before or is that tacky? It’s almost enough to make you stay at home in the air conditioning watching Netflix—the key word being “almost.” Luckily we’re way ahead of you and have put together the most comprehensive guide (we’re even telling you what to read!) to a summer as good as you look. Ready your pen and paper and read on.
The Best Suit for Your Body Type
There’s no point in having an amazing swimsuit if you don’t look amazing in it. But how do you know whether that Marysia maillot (though cute and trending!) is doing you any favors? Cue our guide to the most flattering styles for every shape.
Athletic
Forgo the triangle top (it`s not happening anyway) and fake some curves with femenine details and maillots with cutouts-why would you want to hide those well-earned abs anyway?
Blessed on top
Proof that the grass isn`t always greener, finding a suit that properly supports can be challenge. Look for those with thicker straps and plenty of side coverage, as well as low-rise bottoms to lengthen your torso.
Hourglass
As the saying goes, if you`ve got it. Show your enviably defined waist with one pieces that self-belt and retro bikinis. Note: if it`s sporty, it`s not for you.
A Bit of a Butt
Credit Kim Kardashian (namely that Paper magazine cover) for making this shape the most desirable of the moment. Since there is such a thing as too much skin, stick to high-waisted bottoms, and if it`s a one piece, make it a plunge neckline.
Petite
When you`re tiny all over, you`re able to wear suits that are equally small. (Begone full-coverage bottoms!) Bandeaus, strings, cutouts and prints are all fair game here.
The How-to on Beach Bijoux
There seems to be a misconception that women need to leave their jewelry at home when they head off to the beach. (That’s certainly not the Moda approach!) We asked Town & Country Editor-in-Chief (and notorious jewelry authority) Stellene Volandes to lend her expertise to the issue.
I try and avoid the word “appropriate” because I think it has held jewelry back for years—remember the idea that diamonds were only “appropriate” for evening?
I prefer really big jewelry statements for the beach whether it means one bold piece or layering multiple delicate ones. As far as I am concerned, you should feel free to pair jewels with a swimsuit the way you would with any other ensemble.
One should probably eliminate pearls from their seaside jewelry repertoire—and from spa day jewelry too, as heat and steam and water can damage them. Delicate stones like emeralds you will want to keep away from salt and sea as well.
The easiest way to make a simple black swimsuit feel like summer is to add turquoise or coral.
I will always opt for fine, even at the beach. There is something so carefree about it and most fine jewelry is way tougher than most people think. The Cartier love bracelet can withstand all the elements.
The female icon who wore it best is Sarah Murphy (Fitzgerald muse) on the beach in the South of France with her pearls dripping down her back. Or Carolina Herrera lounging with just one single perfect gold bangle, an icon of sophisticated world travel.
Nothing looks better against tan skin and wet hair than a gorgeous gold hoop.
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