The Best Swimwear To Buy For Winter Sun

A bandeau bikini – great for tanning

A classic triangle – to avoid getting a white patch in the middle from your bandeau bikini

A white bikini and...

A black bikini - both classics

A one piece – to take you from beach to bar and to be worn with a chic wrap skirt or wide leg trousers.

Try on at home – There is nothing worse than poor lighting and distorting mirrors when trying on swimwear so shopping online or trying your purchases in the comfort of your own home has always been how I like to shop.Size up - No one likes to buy a larger size unless they really have to, but the sizing of many swimwear brands comes up smaller than normal. Feeling like your bikini bottoms are digging in won’t make you feel at ease when you are trying to enjoy your holiday and munch your way through a club sandwich around the pool so try to not think of what size you are buying, just what looks best.Know your shape – If you aren’t sure what shape best suits you having a trying on session. Not every style bikini or one piece is going to suit you, but once you find a certain shape or designer that does, stick to it. It will make swimwear shopping a lot easier and fun. Each designer has a unique style so find one you love and stick to it.Colour – I always drawn to beautiful nudes or crazy colours but not every colour suits my skin tone. I always save my white bikinis for the second half of the holiday once I have a tan and opt for softer shades to begin with. If you are heading off on a short break and won’t have much tanning time prints are always a lot more forgiving.Invest – Spending on swimwear is always worth it. Despite its size a bikini is often more technical and complicated to make than say a dress or coat. A lot goes into make well-made swimwear, in great fabrics that will hug your curves instead of sagging and is always money well spent. The confidence you will have when looking and feeling great on the beach is priceless.