I only feel svelte enough for a bikini about 10% of the time and that’s only when the conditions are optimal: I ate well, exercised that week and kept away from the cocktails. For the other 90%, I rely on a one-piece suit with strategically placed ruching. This year, I’ve grown tired of my blend-into-the-background black suit and am looking for something much more vibrant.

1. Arrowhead Ikat Tank, J.Crew, $98
2. Prickly Pear Tank, J.Crew, $82
3. One-Shoulder Tank, J.Crew, $150
4. Leopard-Print Suit, Diane von Furstenberg, $110
5. Garden Floral Tank, J.Crew, $92
6. Polka Dot Tank, J.Crew, $86