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summer guide 2013
May 26, 2013

Jump In: 125 Swimsuits for Summer

By Rebecca Ramsey and Amelia Diamond

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Like it or not, summer is (unofficially) here and the shore (whether it be beach or lake) is bound to be in your near future. Here we present 125 skimpy, showy, and sometimes even flattering reasons to get in the water. Click ahead for a veritable rainbow of one-pieces, tankinis, and itsy-bitsy bikinis.

This article originally appeared in the June 3, 2013 issue of New York Magazine.

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Clockwise, from top left: Clover Canyon, $163 at clovercanyon.com; Faherty Brand, $195 at 54 W. 21st St.; Zinke, $132 at Azaleas; Mara Hoffm... Clockwise, from top left: Clover Canyon, $163 at clovercanyon.com; Faherty Brand, $195 at 54 W. 21st St.; Zinke, $132 at Azaleas; Mara Hoffman, $172 at Saks Fifth Ave.; Guess, $100 at 537 Broadway; Eres, $690 at Barneys New York; Banana Republic, $80 at 625 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Michael Michael Kors, $136 at 610 Fifth Ave.; Beach Riot, $136 at The Reformation; Kore, $234 at korewear.com; Aerie, $60 at... Clockwise, from top left: Michael Michael Kors, $136 at 610 Fifth Ave.; Beach Riot, $136 at The Reformation; Kore, $234 at korewear.com; Aerie, $60 at 1551 Broadway; Basta Surf, $198 at Everything But Water, 1060 Madison Ave.; Karla Colletto, $253 at Everything But Water; Été + Limoland, $285 at Barneys New York. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Tori Praver, $216 at thesurfbazaar.com; OMO Norma Kamali, $380 at 11 W. 56th St.; ASOS, $54 at asos.com; Mikoh, $1... Clockwise, from top left: Tori Praver, $216 at thesurfbazaar.com; OMO Norma Kamali, $380 at 11 W. 56th St.; ASOS, $54 at asos.com; Mikoh, $194 at shopbop.com; Nasty Gal, $78 at nastygal.com; Cynthia Rowley, $295 at 43 E. 78th St.
Clockwise, from top left: Kate Spade Saturday, $80 at Saturday.com; Victoria’s Secret, $55 at 1328 Broadway; Tommy Hilfiger Surf Shack, $128 at 6... Clockwise, from top left: Kate Spade Saturday, $80 at Saturday.com; Victoria’s Secret, $55 at 1328 Broadway; Tommy Hilfiger Surf Shack, $128 at 681 Fifth Ave.; Aerie, $65 at 1551 Broadway; Été, $275 at Eteswim.com; J.Crew, $104 at jcrew.com; Erdem, $495 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Zimmermann, $295 at 87 Mercer St.; Lacoste, $110 at 608 Fifth Ave.; Bantu, $180 at Barneys, 660 Madison Ave.; Tory Burch, $2... Clockwise, from top left: Zimmermann, $295 at 87 Mercer St.; Lacoste, $110 at 608 Fifth Ave.; Bantu, $180 at Barneys, 660 Madison Ave.; Tory Burch, $215 at 797 Madison Ave.; Lilibon, $324 at French Garment Cleaners, 85 Lafayette Ave., Ft. Greene; Pret-a-Surf, $295 at Saks.com; Topshop, $68 at 478 Broadway; Madewell, $110 at 115 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Tavik, $139 at Tavik.com; Kore, $246 at freepeople.com; Zinke, $120 at Azaleas, 140 Second Ave.; O’Neill, $62 at Macy’s; Zer... Clockwise, from top left: Tavik, $139 at Tavik.com; Kore, $246 at freepeople.com; Zinke, $120 at Azaleas, 140 Second Ave.; O’Neill, $62 at Macy’s; Zero + Maria Cornejo, $395 at 33 Bleecker St.; Chloé, $395 at Saks.com. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Milk the Goat, $110 at milkthegoat.net; Cia.Maritima, $124 at saks.com; OYE, $350 at oyeswimwear.com; Jo De Mer, $224 at Cal... Clockwise, from top left: Milk the Goat, $110 at milkthegoat.net; Cia.Maritima, $124 at saks.com; OYE, $350 at oyeswimwear.com; Jo De Mer, $224 at California Sunshine, 1372 Broadway; Malia Mills, $480 at 199 Mulberry St.; H&M, $30 at 640 Fifth Ave.; Prism, $288 at Barneys New York; Charlie by Matthew Zink, $270 at Charliebymz.com. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Rachel Pally, $180 at RachelPally.com; Versace, $390 at 647 Fifth Ave.; R Collection by Raisins, $96 at Macy’s; Isabel ... Clockwise, from top left: Rachel Pally, $180 at RachelPally.com; Versace, $390 at 647 Fifth Ave.; R Collection by Raisins, $96 at Macy’s; Isabel Marant, $355 at 469 Broome St.; Burberry, $325 at 9 E. 57th St.;  Reef, $68 at Swimspot.com; Missoni, $425 at 1009 Madison Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Vitamin A, $155 at Instyleswimwear.com; Beach Riot, $133 at the Reformation, 156 Ludlow St.; Milly, $190 for similar styles ... Clockwise, from top left: Vitamin A, $155 at Instyleswimwear.com; Beach Riot, $133 at the Reformation, 156 Ludlow St.; Milly, $190 for similar styles at 900 Madison Ave.; Cheap Monday, $90 at Condor, 259 Elizabeth St.; Issa London, $300 at Scoop NYC, 475 Broadway; Jo De Mer, $224 at California Sunshine; Mossimo, $36 at Target, 517 E. 117th St. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: DVF Loves Roxy, $96 for similar styles at 3 Times Sq.; Suboo, $195 at Breeze Swim & Sport, 422 Ave. U, Gravesend; Rag &a... Clockwise, from top left: DVF Loves Roxy, $96 for similar styles at 3 Times Sq.; Suboo, $195 at Breeze Swim & Sport, 422 Ave. U, Gravesend; Rag & Bone, $190 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.; Eres, $410 at Barneys New York; H&M, $33 at 640 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Maio, $200 at Wink, 188 Columbus Ave.; Michael Kors, $296 at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; Stella McCartney, $295 at 112 ... Clockwise, from top left: Maio, $200 at Wink, 188 Columbus Ave.; Michael Kors, $296 at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.; Stella McCartney, $295 at 112 Greene St.; Joe Fresh, $30 at 510 Fifth Ave.; Zero + Maria Cornejo, $360 at 33 Bleecker St.; Karla Colletto, $195 at Town Shop; Roseanna, $325 at Dagny & Barstow. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Ann Taylor, $118 at 645 Madison Ave.; Chanel, $1,090 at 15 E. 57th St.; Victoria’s Secret, $83 at 1328 Broadway; Hermè... Clockwise, from top left: Ann Taylor, $118 at 645 Madison Ave.; Chanel, $1,090 at 15 E. 57th St.; Victoria’s Secret, $83 at 1328 Broadway; Hermès, $600 at 691 Madison Ave.; Giejo, $210 at Creatures of Comfort, 205 Mulberry St.; Tory Burch, $225 at 797 Madison Ave.; Giejo, $216 at Dagny & Barstow, 264 Bowery. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Shoshanna Made With Love Charlotte Ronson, $206 at Bloomingdale’s; ASOS, $51 at asos.com; Massimo Dutti, $70 at 689 Fifth Av... Clockwise, from top left: Shoshanna Made With Love Charlotte Ronson, $206 at Bloomingdale’s; ASOS, $51 at asos.com; Massimo Dutti, $70 at 689 Fifth Ave.; Ralph Lauren Blue Label, $102 at Lord & Taylor, 424 Fifth Ave.; Marysia Swim, $275 at Everything But Water; Adidas by Stella McCartney, $120 at 610 Broadway; Tommy Hilfiger Surf Shack, $128 at 681 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Melissa Odabash, $182 at Everything But Water; We Are Handsome, $314 at Barneys New York; Ann Taylor, $106 at 645 Madison Av... Clockwise, from top left: Melissa Odabash, $182 at Everything But Water; We Are Handsome, $314 at Barneys New York; Ann Taylor, $106 at 645 Madison Ave.; BCBGeneration, $96 for similar styles at Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St.; Zara, $40 at 666 Fifth Ave.; Été + Limoland, $225 at Barneys New York. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Salt, $158 at California Sunshine; Charlie by Matthew Zink, $225 for similar styles at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.;&nb... Clockwise, from top left: Salt, $158 at California Sunshine; Charlie by Matthew Zink, $225 for similar styles at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; MNG Mango, $50 at 561 Broadway; Lisa Marie Fernandez, $300 at Scoop, 875 Washington St.; Tavik, $138 at Tavik.com; Lenny Niemeyer, $191 at Neimanmarcus.com; Burberry, $325 at 9 E. 57th St. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Anne Cole, $78 at Townshop, 2273 Broadway; Hurley, $74 at Macy’s; Ralph Lauren Blue Label, $146 at Bloomingdale’s; J.Crew, $... Clockwise, from top left: Anne Cole, $78 at Townshop, 2273 Broadway; Hurley, $74 at Macy’s; Ralph Lauren Blue Label, $146 at Bloomingdale’s; J.Crew, $110 at jcrew.com; 3.1 Phillip Lim, $250 at 115 Mercer St.; A|X Armani Exchange, $98 at 645 Fifth Ave.; Vix, $194 at Everything But Water; Malia Mills, $350 at 220 Columbus Ave.; American Apparel, $45 at 121 Spring St. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: A.P.C. & Tooshie, $280 at 267 W. 4th St.; Lolli Swim, $151 at Dianesbeachwear.com; Calvin Klein, $118 at Macy’s; Gant by... Clockwise, from top left: A.P.C. & Tooshie, $280 at 267 W. 4th St.; Lolli Swim, $151 at Dianesbeachwear.com; Calvin Klein, $118 at Macy’s; Gant by Michael Bastian, $150 at 645 Fifth Ave.; Zimmermann, $220 at 87 Mercer St.; Isabel Marant, $390 at 469 Broome St.; Volcom, $68 at 446 Broadway. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Clockwise, from top left: Christopher Kane, $255 at Colette.fr; Salt, $160 at California Sunshine; Beth Richards, $260 for similar styles at Oak, 28 B... Clockwise, from top left: Christopher Kane, $255 at Colette.fr; Salt, $160 at California Sunshine; Beth Richards, $260 for similar styles at Oak, 28 Bond St.; Roxy, $96 at Quicksilver, 519 Broadway; Tomas Maier, $295 at 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton; Été, $350 for similar styles at Barneys New York; Bottega Veneta, $1,250 at 699 Fifth Ave. Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
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