Ever wonder what guys think about that super-trendy new swimsuit you’ve had your eye on all spring? Well, we’ve already quizzed men about hairstyles and jeans, so we decided to give bikinis and one-pieces the same treatment. Read on to find out what your bathing suit says about you … according to guys.
Polka dots are the print to pick
(Photo: Courtesy of guess.com)
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“The perfect mix. A little sexy, a little classic, confident yet comfortable. This is the girl I want to get to know.”
—Josh, 29;
Guess (sizes XS-L, $109, guess.com)
Sassy stripes are bold and fun
(Photo: Courtesy of diesel.com)“So many colors and stripe weights—this swimsuit says I'm outgoing and not afraid to try new things…or Trix yogurt.”
—Gerhardt, 23;
Diesel (sizes S-XL, top, $30, bottom, $25, Diesel, diesel.com)
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Accessorizing at the beach can send a flirty message
(Photo: CN Digital Studio)“The one-piece suit says she considers herself a lady; the heels suggest that she wants to be noticed and flirted with.”
—Mike, 37;
MICHAEL Michael Kors, $98, piperlime.com
Mixing and matching your swimsuit sends a confident vibe
(Photo: CN Digital Studio)“(This suit) says, ‘I know I look good, and I'm not afraid to draw some attention to myself.’”
—Paul, 26
Head-to-toe white is confident but approachable
(Photo: Courtesy of us.asos.com)You know this woman used to get up every morning at 6 a.m. to dance in front of the TV to The Grind. Which is perfect because that makes two of us. Yes ma'am, your boring friends may be snoozing in the sand, but we WILL join you for your solo dance party.”
—Ben, 30;
ASOS, sizes 32A-36D, top, $23.20, us.asos.com
Some suits make dudes think of dessert—and that’s a good thing
(Photo: Courtesy of hm.com)“Mmm…striped ice cream.”
—Gerhardt, 23;
H&M (sizes 2-12, top, $18, bottom, $7, hm.com for stores)
Goofy novelty beach accessories are good for a laugh
(Photo: Courtesy of carmichaelcollective.com)“Mom? What are you doing at the beach?”
—Leo, 29;
Censorship Towel, carmichaelcollective.com
A classic striped bikini can still surprise guys (in a really great way)
(Photo: Courtesy of anntaylor.com)“This is the kind of girl that you might expect to wear a modest one-piece, but then she shows up at the beach wearing this striped bikini and even the ladies take notice.”
—Robert, 27;
Ann Taylor (sizes XS-L, top, $64, bottom, $58, anntaylor.com)
Giant green furry boots don’t belong near the water
(Photo: Glamour)“Furry, Chewbacca-inspired boots are never OK—not even at Coachella.”
—David, 22
Cute details can be sexy
(Photo: CN Digital Studio)“Pure, intimidating refinement. She is listening to secret music that only her ears can hear and if we tried to touch those headphones, we'd get zapped with an electric shock. Simple, primo taste.”
—Ben, 30
Don’t forget your pants!
(Photo: Courtesy of ae.com)“Wow, she has a great body, but it really looks like she forgot her pants. If she had on a pair of cutoffs or a denim mini, she would be totally cute.”
—Michael, 40;
American Eagle, sizes 00-14, $36.50, ae.com
Floral prints look sweet
(Photo: Courtesy of bodenusa.com)“The quiet one. Pretty yet shy—this is the girl who's confident enough that she's not going out of her way to get noticed.”
—Josh, 29;
Boden, sizes 0-18, $44, bodenusa.com
You don’t have to go too crazy to make a swimsuit statement
(Photo: Courtesy of gap.com)“This is the classic beach look.”
—Chet, 35;
Gap (sizes XS-XL, top, $43, bottom, $37, gap.com)
Mixing and matching sends out the right vibes
(Photo: Courtesy of urbanoutfitters.com)“Fashion-forward. The girl in the Brooklyn coffee shop I'd talk to if only I knew just the right bands to mention.”
—Josh, 29;
Insight Summer Brights Bandeau Bikini, $50, and High-Waist Bottom, $40, urbanoutfitters.com
Attention-getting bathing suits will make you look like you’re, uh,
(Photo: Courtesy of ardenb.com)looking for attention
“She’s looking for attention and doesn’t mind wearing something that’s kind of ridiculous to get it. She’s not at the beach to swim laps or to get a tan, because that bathing suit would be a disaster for either. She wants to at least give out an ‘I’m available’ vibe. She’s confident in her body.”
—Sam, 33;
Arden B Snake Belted Monokini, $40, ardenb.com
Sporty suits attract the right kind of attention
(Photo: Courtesy of macys.com)“Remember Winnie Cooper? All your memories will come rushing back.”
—Chet, 35;
Tommy Hilfiger (sizes P-L, $60 each piece, select Macy’s stores, macys.com)
Sometimes too much of a good thing is…too much of a good thing
(Photo: Courtesy of theoutnet.com)“She’s very fashionable, but this is what girls wear to the beach with other girls.”
—Michael, 40;
Zimmerman Dreamer Ruffled Swimsuit, $128, theoutnet.com
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