Style Spy: One-Piece Bathing Suits Are Back

TREND: TROPICAL

The palm print transports you to the Caribbean, even if you’re stuck catching some rays in your backyard.

Sunsets Island Mist Bond one-piece swimsuit, $108 at Cameo Water Wear, 533 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, Pa., (610) 558-6010

TREND: WARM TONES

Black is boring. Switch to something more unexpected, like a suit in a flattering shade of taupe or olive.

IMSY Sage one-piece, $78 at Body Double Swimwear, 1010 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, 537-1444; and Dewey Beach Surf Shop, 2103B Coastal Hwy., Dewey Beach, 682-8006

TREND: FRINGE

Fringe adds just the right amount of flair. The halter-style neck lets you find the perfect fit and the deep plum color is ultra-flattering for a variety of skin tones.

Mossimo fringe halter one-piece swimsuit, $39.99 at Target

TREND: POLKA DOTS

If you’re afraid of patterns, dip your toe into the polka dots pool. This double-duty suit is reversible, with modest stripes on the other side. Brilliant.

Becca by Rebecca Virtue Nightingale reversible high-leg cut-out one-piece swimsuit, $124 at Body Double Swimwear, 537-1444

TREND: RUFFLES

You definitely won’t have to worry about tan lines in this flirty, frilly one-piece.

Trina Turk off-the-shoulder ruffle one-piece, $130 at South Moon Under, 300 Christiana Mall, Newark, 894-1012; 120 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-3806