With pool parties and beach days on the brain, a swimsuit that you feel comfortable and confident in is an essential!

Look for these three flattering swimsuit styles this summer: 

1. The Classic One Piece: Try one in classic hue with a high-cut leg and v-neck style, which will elongate your figure for a streamlined look. For extra waist-whittling properties, look for one with ruching details at the midsection which defines the waist.
2. Tie Waist Accents: The old swimsuit rule that more fabric means more flattering doesn’t ring true. Skip the boyshorts, which actually emphasize your hips and opt for a string-tied swimsuit bottom instead.
3. Mix and Match: We love to mix and match in our everyday wardrobe, so why not let our swimsuits in on the fun too? Try a printed swimsuit top in a colorful kaleidoscope print which will draw the eye upward and opt for a solid colored swimsuit bottom. For a put-together look, make sure to match the swimsuit bottom to a shade in your swimsuit top.

What are your favorite swimsuit styles? Share your thoughts in the comments below!