By: Sara Koonar

After weeks at the gym preparing your swimwear bod and nights applying tanning lotion, it is finally time to break out the bikini and take a dip in the pool or lounge by the beach.

Although, for many of us this time of year can make us feel anxious about our bodies, the right swimsuit can take us from insecure to completely confident. Choose one that suits your body and flatters your best assets. If you are self-conscious about your tummy, choose an one-piece or a high-waisted two-piece. If you want curves where you don’t have any, choose a bikini top or bottom with ruffles or a print.

There are many ways to conceal or show off when it comes to swimwear. We have selected a variety of suits, in all price ranges and styles that we hope you love!

The Bandeau

L to R: Zimmerman, $220; Hollister, $50; La Perla, $540; American Eagle, $42.

The Halter

L to R: Guess, $92; Melissa Odabash, $210; Old Navy, $27; Emilio Pucci, $280.

The One-Piece

L to R: Milly, $185; Loeffler Randall, $225; Zimmerman, $240; Old Navy, $20.

The Fashionista

L to R: Emilio Pucci, $520; Diane von Furstenberg, $260; Bantu, $205; Zimmerman, $230.