How to wear the right beach attire for your body type – Athletic (No. 2030, 2031, 2032)

IF YOU ARE ATHLETIC…

For swim, stay away from sporty, boy-cut silhouettes. Instead, tap your sexy side with racy straps. Lots of straps. Show off glimpses of skin with these separates ($100 each; mikoh.com) that boast string detailing crocheted across the top and sides, and better yet, let it peek through a sheer white cover-up (Calypso St. Barth, $195; calypsostbarth.com).

Add touches of femininity with pretty florals, ruffles, and lace. But if the look is too girly for your taste, pick a darker, moodier color palette. This bikini ($130 for top and $95 for bottom; toryburch.com) and this cover-up ($64; topshop.com) strikes the right balance.

Embrace the new modern take on ruffles with this sleek (and sexy!) one-piece ($248, matchesfashion.com) . And catch a glimpse of the girly detailing from under this strappy black jumpsuit ($44; riverisland.com).