Suiting Up for the Beach 2013

Image: Zimmerman 2013 lookbook

We all strive for the perfect bikini body so we thought we'd make it easier to strive for the perfect bikini! Summer is just around the corner which means our dreams of sipping out of a coconut while listening to the soothing crash of the waves is about to come true. Now you can look good doing it too with this season's most stylish trends. We present our favorite swimwear for the 2013 season and, I have to admit, I think you'll enjoy them!

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I picked the following 3 themes for beachwear: Retro Sporty, Neon Pool Party and Lady Like. I've always been a fan of retro styles in fashion. This year, the uniforms from Star Trek struck a chord with me, I like the streamlined simple design and how well fitted they are. I translated that style into retro sporty beachwear. The simple lines would really accentuate one's body, doesn't matter you are lean or curvy. As for neon, I've never personally wore any neon beachwear, but whenever I see other girls in neon at a pool party, they always stand out and give out a fun party vibe. Lastly, if you are more of a lying- down-and-get-tanned-with-a-margarita type, maybe you'll like more feminine pieces from Anthropologie. Also don't forget your floppy hat: that is one of the most identifiable pieces for a fine lady on the beach.

Retro Sporty

1. Lunettes  •  2. Saturday  •  3. HB PAparazzi One Piece  •  4. Adidas  •  5. Saturday

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Neon Pool Party

1. Net-a-Porter  •  2. ShopBop  •  3. Elyse Walker  •  4. ShopBop

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Lady Like

1. Anthropologie  •  2. JulesB  •  3. Dorothy Perkins  •  4. Zara  •  5. Glamourpuss

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How can you be sexy in a swimsuit without being too revealing? This year's mesh trend provides a tasteful solution to that problem and already I'm in love. I also love the integration of stark black and whites into swimwear but above all, that Grace Kelly pool dress is to die for! Lastly, I decided to include some classic swimsuits that are so darling they will be relevant for decades of fashion to come.

Don't Mesh With Me

1. Nasty Gal • 2. Oye • 3. Minimale Animale • 4. Penti •  5. Oye

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Black & White

1. Prada • 2. Oye • 3. Oye • 4. ASOS • 5. Jets • 6. Nasty Gal

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Girlish Charm

1. Ted Baker • 2. Ted Baker • 3. Moda Operandi • 4. Club Monaco • 5. Miu Miu