Ask Belle: Affordable End of Summer Swimwear

This is an Ask Belle for me, written by me, that I think other ladies would find helpful.  Every summer, I tell myself, “I’m going to buy a new swimsuit.”  And every summer, I put it off until the week before my August vacation.  Procrastinate much?

Here are the one-piece and two-piece swimsuits that caught my eye.

La Blanca Pretty One-Piece ($66) // VS Flounce One-Piece ($39) // Retro Print One-Piece ($70) // Target One Shoulder One-Piece ($39)

The strapless suit is my swimwear of choice.  No tan lines, no problems.  I also like this striped DKNY suit. Plus-size?  Try this strapless Pour Moi suit.

A cut-out suit is a nice option if you want to add a bit more sex appeal to your suit.  This Malawi printed suit is hot.  If you’re petite, try this yellow suit from J.Crew.

I love a gorgeous printed suit, this vibrant print from River Island is really fun.  I also love this tie-neck one-piece with a green and navy floral print.

Lastly, vintage-inspired suits are a glam choice.  This one-piece from Target is a great option.  I also love this Esther Williams suit with a sweetheart neckline. This zig-zag plus-size halter suit is so damn cute.

Mossimo Push-up Top ($23) // Bikini Lab Purr Top ($30) // La Blanca Night Waves Top ($69) // Rosie Fringed Bikini Top ($26)

I love a two-piece swimsuit, and nothing makes me crazier than magazine article touting tips for getting a “bikini body.”  I already have a bikini body.  It looks remarkably like my regular body, but in a bikini.  So whether you choose a bikini or a one-piece, you should choose a suit you feel good in.

Target has some great, affordable suits right now.  I love this molded bandeau top in pink, and this ruffled top.  Plus-size?  This Ava & Viv suit is cute.

I have some serious chest acne happening right now (good timing).  It’s so bad, that it’s more of an outbreak than a break out.  So this high-neck bikini is really appealing to me.  I also like this simple purple high neck bikini.

This patterned suit from La Blanca is exactly what I’m looking for.  If it’s a little more than you want to spend, this Lucky Brand suit and this Topshop suit with a poppy print (optional halter) are adorable.

Fringe, baby.  So hot right now.  I love this bright orange suit.  L’Space also has this cute halter on sale.  Victoria’s Secret also has an affordable option.  Plus-size?  Jessica Simpson makes a cute halter.

Do you have a favorite style of swimsuit?  Or a favorite store to go searching?