All about swimwear

Bigger on the top than the bottom? No problem. Need a little extra support in the bust? It's yours. Like a little logo with your swim? Just pick a designer.

Specialty sizes, mix-and-match separates, perfect coverups: get them all.
It may not be any easier to face that moment of truth during the first swimsuit try-on of the season, but at least swimwear variety and sizing improves every year.

Trends

· Surf inspired. From movie chicks ("Blue Crush" and "Charlie's Angels" sequel) in teensy bikinis to sleek wetsuit-type maillots on the runway, fashion and Hollywood are trumpeting surfer girl style right now.
· Prints. Look for graphic appeal: stripes, plaids and bold florals.
· Colors. Basic black will never go away, but don't overlook cool blues, black and white and tropical colors like fuchsia.
· Details. Ruffles, smocking, belts, embroidery, lacing.

Styles

· Bikini -- This once-shocking style (born more than 30 years ago) is the granddaddy of fashion swimwear. Looks newest now in super-skimpy triangle, side-tie bottoms. Look for built-in push-up bras, underwire and sculpted cups for extra curves.
· Tankini -- A variation of the bikini, this sporty style has a longer top that leaves only a small portion of the tummy exposed. Don't want to expose your tummy at all? Go for the mock tankini.
· Bandini -- A bikini with a bandeau (straight, striplike piece of fabric) top.
· Camikini -- Same as the tankini except the top looks like a camisole.
· Maillot -- One-piece suit (some creative types have even labeled a cut-out style the "monokini"). This year maillots are cut out, one-shouldered and halternecked.
· Boy legs -- A longer leg resembling really short shorts. Careful here -- tends to make the leg look shorter-- but still a favorite silhouette.

Accessories