Bikini shopping is, let's just say it, not that fun. It is incredibly rewarding to find a suit you love that makes you feel confident and invincible [1], but getting there is no easy feat. I've personally never had an easy time shopping for swimsuits, but as someone who grew up by the beach, I've had to amass a collection out of necessity. When I was a teenager, I went into our local swim shop and found the suit of my dreams, the ViX Bia Bikini Top [2] ($98) and Bottoms [3] ($98).
Living by the beach means that I've tried on a lot of bikinis [4], and I know what I'm looking for. I want to be able to buy different-size tops and bottoms. The bottoms, most importantly, can't dig into my sides, because that's not flattering on me. The top needs to be supportive; flimsy straps won't cut it. I don't think that's too much to ask for, but you'd be surprised. So when I found this suit, it was like a saving grace. Plus, I saw both Halle Berry [5] and Kim Kardashian [6] wearing this style, so I figured it would look awesome on women with curves.
This bikini is about as classic as it gets, which is why I love it so much. Trends may come and go, but this swimsuit lasts forever, like a great white t-shirt [7] or a timeless pair of jeans [8]. I love it because I feel like it's always flattering. No matter how I'm feeling about myself, I know that I can throw this on and feel more confident at the beach. If you're looking for a new bikini this Summer, this is the one to invest in.