Why should swimsuit season be dreaded? It should be celebrated!
The steps to getting a bikini body, you may ask?
ONE. Have a body
TWO. Put a bikini on it
Truly, it should be that simple. I understand why it isn’t, however. Over the years, media and the world have trained a woman’s mind to think that she’s less beautiful with cellulite, stretch marks, jiggly tummies, small boobs, flat butts, etc. To this day, I still have a hard time accepting myself in swimwear. Brands that I adore (Aerie, Target, Adore Me – to name a few) have begun to share women of all sizes, colors, and shapes, without editing in their swimwear campaigns. It brings my heart so much joy when I recognize someone of a similar body shape, rocking a cute ‘kini. It makes me realize that I can rock one too. It’s about making a conscious choice to believe in your own bangin’ bod (no matter how many dimples or lack of curves it may have) and just enjoy the summer sun.
A couple of years ago I pledged to never retouch any of my swimsuit photos on Instagram or my blog. I’ve held true to that promise and will continue to do so through the rest of my blogging career. I’m a small, curve-less lady with cellulite and stretch marks to boot, but I’ll never make myself look like anything else to fit the “Instagram model” mold. I will, however, find swimsuits that flatter myself and every body type!
Outfit Details
“Cadence” swimsuit c/o Adore Me | sunglasses | similar bag | phone case c/o Nunuco Design | similar necklace
Take a look at this fantastic line-up of swimsuits from Adore Me.
This cream, high-waisted crochet bikini (called the Lionna) is a best seller, and one I picked up last year. It was also the first one I put in my suitcase for my trip to Florida – and the only one I ended up wearing. It’s the most flattering swimsuit I’ve ever owned!
I think everyone needs a little black bikini, so that’s why I added this one (Gardenia) to my collection last year. I bought it at the end of the summer, so I’m looking forward to wearing it again this year.
I’m super particular about my bikini bottoms, so when I found out this set (Leilah) offered a pair with a little more coverage, I jumped for joy! Also, the print couldn’t be much cuter!
On to the pieces I picked up particularly for this summer! I sure do love a feminine floral, so this set (called the Cadence) was perfect to rock on the days I’m feeling especially girly.
Baywatch much? I’ll be honest, I’m still on the fence about this one (Haven). It’s classic but fits a bit oddly for my long-torso build. I don’t hate it, but it’s probably not one I’ll wear all the time.
Just casually transferring my crochet crush into this season. With a tan I think the color of this itty bitty bikini (called the Kalua) would be especially spectacular!
I have the same style in another print and completely adore it! For years, I couldn’t find a one piece that fit my long torso and didn’t give me the worst wedgie of all time. However, this one (Soila) totally rocks my socks off!
This one (called the Emillia) is such a classic, retro style that I may end up getting it in the other prints. You just can’t go wrong with a high-waisted bikini!
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Oh it’s casual, just another 50+ swimsuits for every body type. I’m dying to add them all to my collection!
All of these are so cute! Definitely need to do some shopping!
SO many cute options! I love some of those high waisted bikini bottoms!
xoxo,
Kim
Great to see so many options. Really love yours!
Love this post girl and I totally agree with you!! & these swimsuit picks are all so cute! Love the ruffled gingham one piece!
Kileen
cute & little
Great picks! I need new swimsuits for my beach trips soon!
Soooo many good picks!!! Love buying swimsuits!
I loveeeeee these. They are SO cute and perfect for everyone. I am positive every body type can find a suit that fits them on this list. I am SO excited for summer now!
Great picks! I need new swimsuits for my beach trips soon!
There are so many cute swimsuits!! I’m loving your picks and the swimsuit you’re wearing is so pretty!
xo, Laura
so many great options darling! it’s certainly warming up here in palm springs and i could definitely add a few more bikinis to my wardrobe hehe 🙂 thanks for sharing beautiful!
ooh i love all these picks girl! that rainbow two-piece is so cute!
I feel like there are so many cute swimsuits out right now!!
Thanks for providing a variety of selections. I’m on a swimsuit hunt so this is helpful.
This is a great collection of swimsuits. I am so ready to get shopping for more to rock this summer.
Nailil
http://www.thirtyminusone.com
i just bought so many swimmies but now i’m going to need to do so again haha!
love these ones!
xoxo
Victoria
http://www.agallonofglitter.com
i just bought so many swimmies but now i’m going to need to do so again haha!
love these ones!
xoxo
Victoria
http://www.agallonofglitter.com
AHHH Thank you so much for sharing these! I have been on a mission to find more bathing suits this year! I am loving the one pieces and high waisted bikini’s especially the one in your photos, so cute!
This is what I needed. I’m going to travel soon so I need some shopping soon! Love your pictures
AHHH Thank you so much for sharing these! I have been on a mission to find more bathing suits this year! I am loving the one pieces and high waisted bikini’s especially the one in your photos, so cute!
I am loving all of these different swimsuit options!! & your swimsuit is so cute babe, love the color and the floral print!
Kileen
cute & little
Love the pattern on this suit! Love your phone case also.
These are brilliant! Love that you explored the beauty of embracing body types and enjoying the adorable offerings of swimsuits while soaking in summer – bliss.
I am loving all of these different swimsuit options!! & your swimsuit is so cute babe, love the color and the floral print!
Kileen
cute & little
So many good options!!! Thanks for sharing these!
That suit looks really cute on you! I’m definitely going to check a few of these out.
I spent way too much time looking at these suits haha. I am a swimsuit fanatic because I spend all day every day in summer in bikinis. This year I bought a couple of one piece swimsuits but I know I’ll want more because I got a family membership to the local outdoor pool in my borough so I’ll definitely be there every day and bikinis might not be the best option at a family pool! I thrive in the sun and really do NOT thrive in winter so as much sun on my body as I can get in the warmer months is key! (especially here in Montreal)
I’ve had frustrations buying bathing suits in the past, mostly because I’m bigger up top and it can be difficult to find cute bikinis that actually give support too. One thing I found is companies that sell their bikini tops by actual bra size rather than S/M/L makes a big difference!
This suit looks incredible on you! I love all of these options, perfect for everyone to find something!
so many options!! such great finds! Thank you!
So many cute swim suit options here! I love them all! Especially love that red suit on you!
I spent way too much time looking at these suits haha. I am a swimsuit fanatic because I spend all day every day in summer in bikinis. This year I bought a couple of one piece swimsuits but I know I’ll want more because I got a family membership to the local outdoor pool in my borough so I’ll definitely be there every day and bikinis might not be the best option at a family pool! I thrive in the sun and really do NOT thrive in winter so as much sun on my body as I can get in the warmer months is key! (especially here in Montreal)
I’ve had frustrations buying bathing suits in the past, mostly because I’m bigger up top and it can be difficult to find cute bikinis that actually give support too. One thing I found is companies that sell their bikini tops by actual bra size rather than S/M/L makes a big difference!
so many cute swim styles!! I am so ready to get by the pool!
I’m loving this adorable swimsuit on you!! You found so many great swimsuits that will flatter all body types!
xo, Laura
Sooo many amazingly cute suits!! I agree that every body is a bikini body – no one should dread swimsuit season!! Thanks for sharing all of these cute suits 🙂
xx Mollie
Love all of these fabulous swim suit options! I love your suit, it’s so chic!
XOXO
Cathy
These are all such cute options for every body type! Love the picks.
I’m loving all these swimsuit picks! This post definitely has me excited for summer! 🙂
http://roadesque.com
so many cute swim styles!! I am so ready to get by the pool!
Sooo many amazingly cute suits!! I agree that every body is a bikini body – no one should dread swimsuit season!! Thanks for sharing all of these cute suits 🙂
xx Mollie
It’s summer so swimsuits are everywhere. I wanna shop some for me too!
So many cute options and I am in the market to get one … thanks for sharing.
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I love how many different styles of swimsuits they are these days! When I was younger I swear all that existed were too-revealing bikinis (which is great for those who want to wear them, but I did NOT feel comfortable wearing!), or ugly one pieces, but now there are so many beautiful designs in lots of different shapes! I’m really glad the fashion industry is widening its selection so that more people can feel included and comfortable in the things they wear.
It’s summer so swimsuits are everywhere. I wanna shop some for me too!
Your swimsuit is so cute! I love when bottoms are high waisted!
I love how many different styles of swimsuits they are these days! When I was younger I swear all that existed were too-revealing bikinis (which is great for those who want to wear them, but I did NOT feel comfortable wearing!), or ugly one pieces, but now there are so many beautiful designs in lots of different shapes! I’m really glad the fashion industry is widening its selection so that more people can feel included and comfortable in the things they wear.
That swimsuit is so cute! I’ve been on the search for a new suit so I will check out all of these options.
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Your swimsuit is so cute! I love when bottoms are high waisted!
That swimsuit is so cute! I’ve been on the search for a new suit so I will check out all of these options.
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
I love these picks soooo much! I just got my first aerie one-piece and I’m OBSESSED. It’s buttery soft and fits so well. I also never knew I’d like high-waisted bikinis until I tried one and I’m in love. Definitely going to stock up on a few more swimsuits because of this post haha