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"Sometimes a bikini just can't provide the support you need when running around on the beach. Enter the one-piece swimsuit, which in a solid color, can be nice, but in a print, suddenly becomes fun, young, and fresh! At SELF, we're big fans of the printed one-piece, so much so that we shot two of em in our [resortwear story](/beauty/2011/01/bright-prints-slideshow#slide=1)! Whether you're headed for a spring break vacation or you're lucky enough to live in a warm area, check out our favorite styles.\\n\\nLast season, the one-piece was more of a pin-up/'50s look, which for some, was a blessing. For others, it was a deterrent. Now it's being created in modern prints and more shapes to suit every personality and body type.\\n\\n Seeing Stripes?\\n\\n![[#image: /photos/]||||||](http://blog.self.com/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/assets_c/2011/02/0301 DKNY-98167.html)\\n\\n*[DKNY Deco Stripe One-Shoulder Maillot, $108](http://www.zappos.com/dkny-modern-deco-stripe-one-shoulder-maillot-black-ivory)*\\n\\nYou can go one of two ways with stripes -- old school or modern. If you're feeling like channeling the '50s (or even those stylish synchronized swimmers) -- try this black and white pick. The one shoulder adds a feminine detail to the sporty look.\\n\\n![[#image: /photos/]||||||](http://blog.self.com/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/assets_c/2011/02/0301 UrbanOutfitters-98170.html)\\n\\n*[Volcom Striped Swimsuit, $99]( http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19995018&amp;pushId=W_APP_SWIMWEAR&amp;popId=WOMENS&amp;navCount=9&amp;navAction=jump&amp;itemCount=80&amp;itemdescription=true&amp;parentid=W_APP_SWIMWEAR&amp;startValue=1&amp;sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition)*\\n\\n*[]( http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19995018&amp;pushId=W_APP_SWIMWEAR&amp;popId=WOMENS&amp;navCount=9&amp;navAction=jump&amp;itemCount=80&amp;itemdescription=true&amp;parentid=W_APP_SWIMWEAR&amp;startValue=1&amp;sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition)*\\n\\nEven for those wary of horizontal stripes, the lines on this swimsuit lengthen your body in the most flattering places. The open back gives it some heavy-duty sex appeal, too and it looks almost bikini-like from the back.\\n\\nFeeling Floral?\\n\\n![[#image: /photos/]||||||](http://blog.self.com/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/assets_c/2011/02/0301 JCrew-98173.html)\\n\\n*[J.Crew Flores Ruched Underwire Tank, $88](http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/patternsandprints/PRDOVR~37313/37313.jsp)*\\n\\nThe abstract floral print of this swimsuit will keep you from feeling too old. The softness of the colors and print also adds femininity. This particular style is great for those with a smaller bust -- the underwire and ruching will add dimension to the chest, giving the illusion of a larger bust.\\n\\n\\n\\n   \\n Tribal More Your Thing?\\n\\n *![[#image: /photos/]||||||](http://blog.self.com/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/assets_c/2011/02/0301 Billabong-98183.html)**[Billabong's Phoebe swimsuit, $55.50](http://beckersurf.com/billabong/10x102nphowny?utm_source=bilabongmens&amp;utm_medium=vendorcart&amp;utm_term=10x102nphowny-billabong-phoebe-swim-suit&amp;utm_content=p2plink&amp;utm_campaign=billabongmensp2p)* **\\n\\n*The simple colors and classic shape of this swimsuit keeps the print from appearing too loud on the beach or by the pool. If you want a no-fuss, unadorned neckline, you can always remove the straps. But if you need a lift, the halter ties add a welcome splash of color.*\\n\\nMore Tame That Trend looks!\\n\\n[The Classic Trench](/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/2011/02/tame-that-trend-classic-trench)\\n\\n[The Printed Pant](/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/2011/02/tame-that-trend-the-printed-pa)\\n\\n[The New Sweatshirt](/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/2011/02/tame-that-trend-the-new-sweats)\\n\\n[Full Miniskirts](/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/2011/02/tame-that-trend-the-full-minis)"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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