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Unique Bathing Suit Options to Stand Out from the Crowd

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UFL chapter.

As spring break approaches, we are bombarded with helpful tips on how to find the best bathing suits for our bodies and the best workouts to enhance our figures. Even with so many different options being thrown at us, we often don’t get insight into which brand has the best looking (not just best fitting) bathing suits and information on how to find the cutest prints on the market. This season, we’re here to help you narrow down where to find your new go-to beach look.
 
Go bold with geometric prints

Who can miss a brightly colored print in a sea of plain bikinis? Try rocking a geometric print to stand out and show off your new tan. We recommend choosing one with a splash of neon, like Mara Hoffman’s latest design.
 
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/23748346.jsp
 
Fringe

If you missed out on the L*Space fringe bathing suits last season, don’t fret because they are still just as stylish this year! If you purchased the fringe bikini top last year, consider investing in the L*Space fringe monokini. Not only will wearing a one-piece set you apart from the rest of the spring break crowd, but it can also be easily transitioned into a post-beach outfit by throwing on a skirt, or cute high-waisted shorts.
 
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Solid color bikinis in non-traditional cuts
The best part about bathing suits is that you can easily mix and match separates. With the purchase of one flattering bottom, you can get several tops that will add a dash of diversity to all your beach pictures. Brands like Betsey Johnson have a large selection of tops and bottoms with the same pattern so you can choose the best combinations for your figure.
 
http://www.betseyjohnson.com/family/index.jsp?view=all&cp=4296884&categoryId=4304655
 
Get wild with animal print

Animal prints will always find their way onto the beach, but this spring break consider buying suits that are solid colors with a small hint of animal print. A seemingly plain bathing suit with a patch of leopard spots will demand a second glance. Victoria’s Secret always has some great choices with prints ranging from zebra stripes to electric neon leopard spots.
 
http://resort.im-hm.com/index.php/swimwear/bandeau/embroidered-bandeau-bikini.html
 
If all your savings are going straight to your vacation and you don’t have much to spend on new bathing suits, look online at Top Shop and H&M- they always have cute prints and patterns that don’t break the bank! No matter which new styles readers decide to try, UF collegiettes are sure to be the hottest ones on the beach!