After chowing down on a burrito grande, you lean back in your chair to adjust your waistband. You can hardly breathe. Your stomach is protruding as though you’re five months pregnant and the pants that fit perfectly fine this morning are now cutting off your circulation.
Congratulations, you’re having a food baby.
We’ve all been there, but how do we cope during poolside barbecues when our focus should be on cheeseburgers and friends, and not the food fetus growing inside?
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One-piece swimsuits are the solution that's here to save summer.
This old-school style has come a long way since your great-grandma wore it in the 1920s. Gone are the days of the frumpy unitard. Designers are finally focusing their efforts on the stepchild of swimwear, offering one-piece options that provide both coverage and confidence.
If you’re not ready to throw in the towel on wet-and-wild fun, simply because you're worried how your stomach will look after a feast of s'mores and ice cream, here are the hottest one-piece suits that are sure to end the season with a splash.
1. Color block
DO Paris, $230; Cover, $225; Flagpole, $378; Araks, $325
Bright sections of contrasting colors are not only visually invigorating, they're also body flattering. New shades begin and end in areas that complement a woman's natural shape.
If you're vigilant with UV protection but not a fan of greasy sunscreens, opt for long-sleeved styles like this one from Cover swim.
2. Stripe out
Dolce and Gabbana, $595; Blue Life, $185; Solid and Striped, $160; Giejo, $185
Nautical by nature, stripes are not just reserved for the preppy girl. Utilize the pattern to play up your assets, choosing vertical lines to look long and lean and horizontal lines for added shape.
3. Surf's up
JCrew, $98; Lisa Marie Fernandez, $183; Duskii, $230; Victoria's Secret, $54.50
Even if you can't hang ten, you can still ride the wetsuit trend. One-pieces with adjustable zippers stay in place when you're balancing on a paddle board or just sunbathing on the sand.
4. Simple solid
Melissa Odabash, $249; Acacia, $160; Topshop, $60; Zero + Maria Cornejo, $340
If you're aiming for a classy look, there's nothing more elegant than a suit in one consistent color. Channel your inner Elizabeth Taylor with a glamorous yet daring all-white number.
5. Print party
Marysia, $319; Mikoh, $208; Mara Hoffman, $255; Mary Katrantzou, $595
If you typically shy away from in-your-face prints, now is your chance to test the waters. Push your sartorial boundaries with tropical palm trees and eclectic colors. Summer is the season to cut loose after all.