Swimsuit shopping, much like shopping for bras, always gets a little difficult for me. I'm a 32DD, and for some reason, it seems like the swimsuit industry is usually geared toward smaller sizes. But unlike my hatred for bra-shopping (why must I put so much effort into something that never sees the light of day?), I do actually love shopping for bikinis.Over the years, I've become an expert on deciphering what's going to look good on me versus what my chest will immediately spill out of just by...

If I were to write a short list of clothing items that scare me, somewhere after super-tight dresses and before uncomfortable shoes and white jeans, you'd find white bathing suits. I don't particularly love wearing bathing suits in the first place (but buy them anyway), so if you take a category that already makes me uncomfortable and choose a white, nowhere-to-hide iteration, I'm downright petrified. It's kind of how my former co-worker Aemilia feels about another popular swim trend.Nonetheles...

Summer hasn't even begun, and so far, there are already tons of cute swimsuits that have reached cult status among fashion girls and influencers alike. To be honest, narrowing down the list to the eight swimsuits listed below was no easy feat, but the selection here represents the most popular bikinis of 2021 in addition to the ones I personally love the most. Whether you're into swimwear or not, there is no doubt in my mind that you've seen the bikinis below on some form of social media. So...

Janet Gunn is the inspiring influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia. Originally from Texas, the 58-year-old style guru is now settled in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog, Buster. She's worked as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, flight attendant, actor, jewelry designer, and beyond. In other words, she has a ton of experience and an equally cool personal style. Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl,...