When it comes to swimwear I have multiple personalities as I try to connect a bathing suit to an image of sweet and flirty, subtle and sexy or sophisticated and smart.  Perhaps that’s too many requirements to place on small item that first and foremost needs to make a body look good.  And even then it needs to work for me—I don’t want my breasts to look to small or flattened, I want my legs to look long and and slender and my butt to be lifted.  Additionally, I don’t want to fidgit with the fit and be tugging or pulling to stay covered, no thong or boy shorts bottoms for me.
So here’s what I’m choosing between to sport at the beach and poolside this summer. Just add Havianas and water.

Sassy

Juicy Couture Beach Butterfly Bandeau One-Piece Swimdress
Shimmering butterflies cover a skirted swimdress, shirred at the sides for a flattering fit. Optional halter strap adds versatility.
 $173
Nordstrom.com

Flirty

Betsey Johnson 'At the Hop' Bikini Set
Flirty fun.
$188
Nordstrom.com

Spicy

Brette Sandler "Jane" Two-Piece Halter Swimsuit
A simple design with interesting details makes this two-piece swimsuit just right for your day at the beach. The halter top features two contrasting fabric insets holding it all together.
$150
Bloomingdales.com

Girly

You'll look as pretty as a flower in this triangle top. We fell in love with the petal details on the chest.
$90
JCrew.com

Old School Refined

Juicy Couture Beach Pleated Halter One-Piece Swimdress
Tiny pleats add texture to a flattering halter-style swimdress with a flirty flounced hem.
$123
Nordstrom.com

Rockin'

Carmen Marc Valvo Women's Embellished Solid Halter Maillot Swimsuit
Embellished solid halter maillot has a sweetheart halter neckline that ties at the neck.
$190
Bloomingdales.com

Sleek

Marc By Marc Jacobs bow-trim maillot swimsuit
An adorable and festive bow trims the single shoulder of this one-piece swimsuit. Ruched detail along the sides. Built-in soft bra.
$164
Bloomingdales.com

Sophisticated

Incredibly refined Italian jersey and perfectly finished seams make this swimwear superchic—and incomparably luxurious. We love the way it lays so smoothly on the body.
$115
JCrew.com