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Style Your Swimwear With Fashionable Accessories
One of the most important things about summertime is having fun in the sun! With all of the outdoor activities you have planned this season and all the awesome shorts, skirts, and cute dresses, one “outfit” reigns supreme… The swimsuit!
Whether you’re heading to the beach, going kayaking or canoeing, getting a tan, or just lounging around the yard in a bikini, there are some must-have accessories for your summer swimwear. From eye-catching jewelry to cute cover-ups, there’s a lot of great accessories available to jazz up how hot you are in your swim suit.
One thing I have really been digging on is the body chain. Shown off recently by stylin’ wild girls like Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, body chains are often worn around the torso, but can be incorporated around the neck and shoulders as well. This slinking, shimmery piece of jewelry can show off areas you want to highlight with some extra shimmer in the summer sun.
Another way to accessorize your bikini is with another piece of statement jewelry that’s been lately known as the bikini pendant. This trend is on point for complementing your decollete as well as your choice in swimwear. A pendant that lays low on the sternum can draw attention to your tops – both the natural and store-bought one!
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At some point you’re probably going to have to go into a store, meet someone’s parents, or answer the front door, which usually means you can’t just stay in your skivvies. When it’s time to add some clothing into the mix, there’s a variety of options for covering up. Especially on trend this summer is the tunic top. I personally love tunic-style clothing because it shows off your legs while covering the tummy and hips, if need be.
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Another summer coverup must-have is the romper or jumpsuit. Both variances on this one-piece cover-up have their strong points, where the romper shows off your legs and the jumpsuit gives off a sleek silhouette.
Another favorite option for adding a little extra cloth covering to your bikini-clad body is the sarong. Sarongs are great because of their versatility. Sarongs can be tied around the waist or hips to create a long skirt, doubled over to create a miniskirt, or tied around the neck or shoulders for an airy, scarf-like dress. Pair a matching or complementary colored sarong with your swimsuit for a gypsy or bohemian look.
Finally, one of the most important accessories – if for no other reason than your health – for traipsing around in your swimsuit is a sunhat. Luckily, floppy hats are more in style than ever, with countless styles and colors to choose from in both ready-to-wear and couture as well as more reasonably-priced department store and bon marche prices.
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Large hats keep you in shade and in style, protecting your face and neck from the worst of the sun’s rays. Remember to wear a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF or higher, and for the face try one built in with moisturizer.
This summer, your swimsuit doesn’t have to be boring! Show off your bikini body and summer style with some of these super fun accessories for keeping it hot.
