Making Swimsuit Shopping Easier: 5

By this point, you should have one or more bathing suits that you think you might like to buy — and, more importantly, that you think you would be comfortable wearing.

Now it is time to try on the possibilities.

I know, I know. This is often the most unpleasant part, but it is definitely a necessary evil.

You see, you absolutely have to see how a suit looks on you. You need to be critical, but not disparaging.

Just check to see if the suit sags anywhere, if it rides up, if it bunches — in which case, a smaller size may be necessary.

Conversely, any bulges or areas where the suit cuts into you, then you need to look for a larger size.