It’s almost May. The weather is getting warmer, kids will be out of school soon, and people will be flocking to nearby pools and beaches. Which means we’ve all put off the inevitable as long as possible.

It’s time to go bathing suit shopping.

But don’t fret! I’ve got the scoop on this season’s most flatting bathing suit styles and patterns. And for us curvier girls, I’ve included plus-size options whenever possible!

Stylish One-Piece Swimsuits

Attention grabbing with coverage and support, this one-piece is perfect for jumping right in or lounging pool-side.

• Shape Benefits Ruffle Skirt Swimsuit $69.99 (Sizes 16-24 available!)
• Shape fx All-Over Control Shirred One-Piece Swimsuit $49.00
• Boston Proper Gold Dome One-Piece Swimsuit $133.00

Tankinis

A tankini offers the flirtiness of a bikini with the coverage of a one-piece, so it’s great for more active beach activities. A bright top with a neutral bottom is also super slimming!

• Jantez Vamp Tankini $100.00
• Miraclesuit Pandora Knot Tankini $137.00 (Available up to size 18!)

Itty Bitty Bikinis

If you’re going to wear a bikini, you might as well go itty bitty, teeny weenie. Geometric and colorblock patterns are a great way to keep it modern.

• J. Crew Mini-Block Halter Top $46.00 & J. Crew Mini-Block Bikini Bottom $44.00
• Victoria’s Secret Colorblock Bandeau Bikini $26.50

Retro Swimsuits

One-piece or two, retro swimsuits offer coverage and cheeky style that work with practically any body type. Rouching hides problem hips and tummy while high-waisted two-pieces emphasize the smallest part of your waist!

• ModCloth Beach Blanket Bingo One-Piece $89.99 (Also comes in plus-size 16-26!)
• Shape fx Vintage Two-Piece $49.00

Halter Swimsuits

Halter swimsuits are classic, you just can’t help but think Hollywood! They have just the right amount of sex appeal and offer great support for larger busts.

• Newport News Halter Suit (As seen in Cosmopolitan magazine.) $19.00
• Land’s End Women’s Valletta Solid Shirred Halter $68.50 (Also in plus size with x-back straps!)

Ultra-Girlie Swimsuits

Ruffles are everywhere, and bathing suits are no exception. Ruffles are a fun way to add a little coverage and a lot of interest.

• Lane Bryant Ruffle Swim Top $59.50 (Sizes 36D thru 42DDD!) & Lane Bryant Ruffle Swim Skirt $49.50 (Sizes 16-26 available!)
• Old Navy Ruffle Takini Top $19.50 & Old Navy Ruffle Tankini Bottom $16.50
• J. Crew Lomellina Ruffle Tank $175.00

Tropical Swimsuits

Tropical swimsuits can be a little cheesy, but they never go out of style, so embrace it and call for the cabana boy!

• Miraclesuit Garden of Delight Swimsuit $142.00
• Diane von Furstenberg Carmen Tropical Swimsuit $345.00
• Seafolly Tropica Bikini $137.00
• Longitude Spiked Leaves Bandeau One-Piece $64.00 (Sizes 16-24!)

Animal Print Swimsuits

Animal print continues to be hot and trendy – we’ve all done leopard, so why not try giraffe, snakeskin, or crocodile this summer!

• Lane Bryant Miraclesuit Oceanus Swimsuit $146.00 (sizes 16-24 available!)
• Boston Proper Criss-Cross Animal Bandeau Swimsuit $98.00
• Trimshaper Crocodile One-Piece Swimsuit $51.60

Boho Swimsuits

Your inner hippie chic will be ready to relax in the sand with these laid back patterns.

• Ella Moss Mosaic Bikini Top $75.00 & Ella Moss Mosaic bikini Bottom $59.00
• Leilani Balencia Beach Halter $90.00
• Longitude Dream One Swimsuit (Available in sizes 18-24!) $88.00