Luckily, these incidents don’t have to be an inevitable part of summer fun.
You just have to ensure you are prepared.
Think of them as your fashion lifeguards don’t dive in until you read these helpful tips!
She told me that it is absolutely essential for certain types of swimsuits.
“If the swimsuit is very low cut, you oughta tape it down.”
But ordinary tape won’t get the job done right.
What’s the purpose of tape, if it won’t stick?
Levine says, “Double-sided tape is essential to keep the girls in line, or from falling out.
It will be your best friend.”
While you’re free to use regular double-sided tape, a fashion tape designedfor this purposeis ideal.
There are several brands that make this kind of product and it is pretty easily found at most drugstores.
A bargain isn’t exactly a bargain, in the long run.
She told me that flimsy fabric just doesn’t fit right.
“We all see those people at the beach or the pool wearing an ill-fitting swimsuit.”
There’s nothing worse than wearing a swimsuit that suddenly appears see-through when wet.
Buying a more expensive high quality suit keeps you from having wardrobe malfunctions."
Paige equates high quality of fabric with high quality of fit.
“The fabric typically dries faster, and fits better.”
She also suggests searching for suits that are made from patented anti-odor fabrics.
There are so many options for buying swimwear today.
see to it you feel comfortable
Confidence is key.
Paige thinks the best way to feel good in swimwear is to go for solids, and think simple.
She thinks it is best to choose the right swimwear from the start.
“Buy swimwear that’s moveable, breathable, and comfortable!
You shouldn’t have to worry about adjusting your swimsuit all day.”
Check your skin tone for your best look
Swimsuit disasters aren’t just swimsuit-related wardrobe malfunctions.
Wearing a suit that simply doesn’t compliment your natural features can also be a disaster of sorts.
Paige suggests thinking about your skin tone and finding a suit that complements it.
“It’s just like when you’re buying a foundation for your face.
If you’re a yellow undertone, don’t purchase a foundation for pink undertones.
It doesn’t match and it just doesn’t look good.”
Paige explained that every skin undertone has unique colors that are the most complimentary.
Think mint, hunter green, maroon, royal purple, and navy blues.
Red, dark yellows, burnt orange, white, and even bright colors are more attractive."
Luckily, Paige has a great solution.
She recommends using “butt glue,” which was one of her secret weapons as former pageant contestant.
It will prevent disasters and keep you “wedgie” free.
Just don’t forget that you applied it when you sit down to use the bathroom.
If you have a pear shape, Levine suggests balancing out your proportions.
“Find good coverage for the bottom half of your body.
Avoid boy shorts, thick-banded bottoms and anything that will grab your lower area.
Pears also look great in strappy, plunging monokinis.
Show off your shoulders and upper body.”
For large-busted figures, she suggests making sure your breasts have enough support.
“Underwire, thicker support, and molded cups are your best bets.
She also likes monokini halters for large busted women, as long as they have built-in support.
[You] can wear embellished tops, ruffles and prints.”
For anyone who wants to create the illusion of extra lift, she has some tricks.
“Go with a suit that has some padding or push up to it.
Triangle tops also create the illusion of curves.”
Levine says women with athletic builds should look for swimwear that shows off their curves.
She likes bold prints, monokinis, and tie bottoms with frills for this body jot down.
“When you’re hitting the water, you want to think about the fabric and how it fits.
Unless you don’t mind a little nip slip.”
One day you’re pulling up your bikini top and the next day your bottoms feel stretched out.
That is probably because you aren’t treating your swimwear properly.
Swimwear is delicate and must be taken care of differently than your other clothing.
Danielle Pergament ofAlluresuggests rotating your swimwear if you want keep it in the best condition possible.
If you are going away for the weekend or longer, bring more than one suit.
After all, you wouldn’t wear the same top or underwear every day.
Then there is the hot tub factor.
Hot water, chlorine and other chemicals are harsh on fabrics.
Even if you haven’t been in the water, sweat and sunscreen can also damage the fabric.
Allison Chesky ofReal Simplesuggests washing all of your swimwear by hand.
Use cold water and don’t let your suit soak for more than 30 minutes.
After rinsing, roll it out in a dry towel to get rid of the excess water.
Always dry your swimwear flat.
This way you could wash your swimwear thoroughly, but keep the structure intact.
Treat yourself
Swimsuit disasters are so easily avoided.
Swimwear isn’t designed to last forever.
Things need to be replaced eventually, and trends constantly change.
You deserve to feel like the beach babe that you are!
