swimwear

The Best Swimsuit Brands on a Budget

November 1, 2011 by Sara G.Sara G. on November 1, 2011

Budget Swimsuit Brands

What’s more terrifying than trying on swimsuits surrounded by mirrors in fluorescent lights? Paying a small fortune for a piece of body-baring Spandex. But don’t worry, we got your back (seriously, we do) and have put together this list of the best budget-friendly swimsuit brands that help you look good and save a few bucks.

Here’s a few things to remember when searching for a new swimsuit:
- First, it’s usually a good idea to go up a size.
- When trying on suits, give your cleavage a manual boost in the suit to make sure it’s securely in the proper place.
- If you can’t find the perfect fit, suits can be easily tailored. Straps can be shortened and inserts can be sewn into the lining of the cups.
- Once you found a suit you love, make sure you take care of it by hand-washing it after every use, and never put it in the dryer (the heat melts the Spandex).
Check out our picks for the best swimsuits on a budget.

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Summer Beach Cover-ups on Sale at Nordstrom.com

May 28, 2011 by TBFTBF on May 28, 2011

Summer Coverups at Nordstrom

The Deal: Summer Beach Cover-ups on Sale at Nordstrom

The Lowdown: One summer outfit must that is often overlooked is the beach cover up. Check out Nordstom’s half-yearly sale for discounts on bea

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Swimsuits, Bags, Online Merchants

FabSugar gives us tips on how to find the best swimsuits for a slimmer middle

Bag Snob brings us the fall 2011 bag review

Learnvest tells us about online merchants that offer “try it on at home with free shipping” service

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Ten Classic Swimwear Trends Under $50

May 14, 2011 by AshleyDAshleyD on May 14, 2011

Ten Classic Swimwear Trends Under $50

It’s swimsuit season, fashionistas, which means you get to flaunt your figure (and your fashion) in your teeniest, tiniest ensembles. But who wants to spend a $100 or more for a little strip of fabric you’ll only wear for a few months?

We don’t either, so we’ve found ten swimsuit styles that will still be around next year for under $50. You’ll feel way more confident about your beach body if you love what you’re wearing, so don’t be afraid to fall in love with these super cute, classic styles. You’ll look great in them this year and next, and you’ll barely notice the effect on your bank account.

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