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It’s that time of
year again, when thousands
of college students flock to resort
locations for a week of test free, study
free, homework free fun. Spring Break
is right around the corner, whether you
are taking a dip in a hot tub after skiing in the
Rockies or working on your tan on a beach in
Mexico. You know what that means… it’s time
for you to show off your hot bathing suit body. 
After being able to cozy up in your favorite
sweat pants all season long and hide those
extra pounds under a warm winter coat, the
idea of strutting your stuff in a swimsuit might
not sound all that appealing. Just when you
thought those trusty sweats might be your uniform
for the year, the coolest new swimsuits
have hit the stores and once you check them
out your thick winter wear will be banished
from your wardrobe for good (or at least until
next year).
Some great stores to shop
for swimsuits in the Austin
area include Urban Outfitters,
Gadzooks, Tyler’s and Just
Add Water. All of these stores
carry a multitude of suits in
an array of colors, cuts and
styles.
The must have color swimsuit
of the season is green
according to Tori Ortega, a
saleswoman at Just Add
Water. “Pink has always been
a popular color, but we have
been selling a lot of green,”
said Ortega. Just Add Water
specializes in women’s
swimwear and has many
options that are sure to please
you.
Two-pieces are still the suits
of choice for college girls.
There are some one-piece
swimsuits that are becoming
more popular with young
girls as well. Many modern one-piece designs
show almost as much skin as bikinis. Beware
of these suits when basking in the sun, as they
are sure to produce some attention-grabbing
tan lines.
 As far as cover-ups go, the days of boardshorts
and surf-shorts are long gone and
swim-skirts have arrived. The swim-skirt is
ideal for ladies to cover up just a little bit more
skin than would be seen in a bikini alone.
Many swimsuit designers have made them to
match their latest suits. A cute little swimskirt
can be very versatile;
most can be worn in the
water, or they can serve as
just enough cover up to get
you from the hotel room to
the pool.
Another great idea for a
cover up is the smockdress.
You might have seen
a smock-dress cover up
worn by Jessica Simpson
on the reality television
show “The Newlyweds.”
This Hollywood starlet
seems to have started a
trend in swimsuit coverups.
The smock-dress is a
fun option to wear as a
cover-up during lunch at
the pool or a stroll on the
beach.
Smock-dresses can range
anywhere between $25 and
$140. Many of the new
ones have a bohemian flare.
Some hot spring colors are white, pastels or
even tie died colors.
Cowboy hats are the ultimate accessory to
add to your swimsuit this year. These straw
hats help create a little shade and protect your
skin from the sun’s UV rays all while keeping
you up to date and in style. Pair your Spring
Break swimsuit with a funky straw cowboy
hat and you are sure to turn heads wherever
you go.
Don’t let the dreaded thought of trying on
swimsuits hold you hostage in your home.
With the magnitude of choices this spring season
you are bound to find a swimsuit that
makes you feel as comfortable as your
beloved flannel pajama pants. Swimsuits and
Spring Break go hand in hand, so get out and
find one that suits you.
Bathing suits and swimwear pictured provided
by Just Add Water.
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