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Jul 4, 2008 6:11 pm US/Central
21 Things Women Should Know About Buying Swimsuits
Angela Swanner, Sr. Buyer, Misses Casual Sportswear for JCPenney
(Angela Swanner)
Considerations when purchasing a swimsuit:
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Make time for yourself
when going swimsuit shopping. Make sure that the store you choose, such as JCPenney, has a good selection of swimwear for all ages, shapes and sizes.
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Know how you will use the suit
! Women want to feel comfortable and confident in their swimsuit.
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A sun goddess at the beach would not need/want the same suit as a mom chasing kids at a water park.
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The mom at the water park should consider a suit with shorts for the bottom piece for maximum comfort.
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The sun goddess might go for the suit with beautiful embellishments, like our A.N.A. black tankini with gold buckles.
Some activities to consider:
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Water Aerobics
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Beach
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Home Pool
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Water Park
Know your anxiety zones -
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What part of your body do you want to enhance? What part of your body do you want to minimize? There are fit solutions for every shape and size!
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For minimizing the tummy, pick a one piece suit with embellishments, and shaping at the midriff for a slimming effect. The JCPenney A.N.A. brown one-piece is a great example.
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For minimizing the bust, pick a halter top, and/or adjustable strapped suit to provide support and comfort.
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For vacations, always take your cover-up for those day long excursions that go from the beach to dinner—many of our JCPenney cover-ups work perfect for the beach-side restaurants.
Pick something you like
!
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Swim season is all about color. JCPenney's trend-right standouts include beautiful neutrals like black and brown, to greens and yellows. A flattering style in your favorite color will certainly make you confident and comfortable.
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A common mistake that women make when buying swimsuits is picking a size that is too small. You should generally buy a suit that is one size larger than your jean size. This will keep the suit from riding and feeling uncomfortable.
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Always rinse your suit
after swimming in chlorine. This will help make your suit last a lot longer.
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Take a friend with you for an honest opinion!
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Accessorize
! The right store can dress you from head-to toe for your swim suit shopping. JCPenney has everything you need for a great look, top to bottom!
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Don't forget great sunglasses to compliment your suit, your activity and for protection from the sun's rays.
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And for a leisure activity, great hoop earrings and a hat are must!
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Flip flops for the beach, water shoes for the water park and water aerobics!
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Pick a great beach bag for carrying extra changes, beach towels and a snack for a day at the beach.
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Once you find your style, try on a lot of colors and brands within that style for the perfect one.
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For the really active swimmer, buy enough suits to last the summer and vacations and give yourself some choices for different occasions!
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Buying a swimsuit is as stressful as buying a wedding dress, so de-stress beforehand, and have fun!
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