Summer Savings: Mix And Match Swimwear

Summer is here, and with it comes vacation days at the beach or pool. But with the cost of clothing seemingly always on the rise, it can be a challenge to refresh your swimsuit wardrobe. Rather than buy new pieces, mix and match your two-piece separates for infinite possibilities.

For women and girls, two-piece swimwear is a great option if you don’t want to purchase a new swimsuit each year. And, for growing girls, a two-piece can usually be stretched over a couple of years because you don’t have to worry about the length of the pieces. They take a little longer to outgrow. As an added bonus, when you mix and match pieces, you will be the only one rocking that particular bikini!

Assuming you already have some two-piece suits in your wardrobe, here are some tips for creating your own unique style:

·         To start, try mixing two different solid-colored pieces. Stick with neutral colors on the bottom, like black or white, and add a colorful top.

·         Add some pizazz by pairing a solid bikini bottom with a printed or embellished top. Color and prints on top will draw attention away from your bottom half.

·         If you’re feeling daring, mix two different patterns. Look for different swimsuits with at least one matching, neutral color to pull the pieces together.

You can also re-purpose old wardrobe pieces into fun cover-ups. For example, take the lining out of a tired dress for a new beach outfit. Or reuse a fashion scarf as a wrap at the pool.

When you think about adding swimsuits to your closet, look for stores that sell them as separates and mix and match with items you already own. You won’t just be adding one new swimsuit; you’ll have numerous possibilities for wearing the new pieces! And if you prefer one-piece styles, go with tankinis for full coverage without losing flexibility.