SEAWORTHY WARES STYLISH SWIM PIECES ABOUND IN COASTAL NEWPORT .
1 ) Those looking to be more active in the water while still looking stylish can turn to the pastel OMBRE SURFSUIT , which fades from a pretty pink to a baby blue and offers SPF 30 + in addition to long sleeves for maximum sun protection , $ 215 , at Cynthia Rowley , Lido Marina Village . ( 949-220-4810 ; cynthiarowley . com )
2 ) With a Boardwalk print that screams summertime , Vix Paula Hermanny ’ s new AUDREY TRI TOP , $ 128 , paired with the TIE SIDE BOTTOM , $ 102 , creates a chic silhouette so you can flaunt what you ’ ve got at the beach , by the pool and beyond , at Allegra , The Shops at Pelican Hill . ( 888-299-4760 ; pelicanhill . com / shops )
3 ) Accented with trending gold hardware , the LEILA HALTER ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT from L ’ Agence offers a shirred bodice for moderate coverage and a Champagne-hued sheen that is sure to turn heads whether worn by the water or out on the town , $ 275 , at Everything But Water , South Coast Plaza . ( 714-540- 8523 ; everythingbutwater . com )
4 ) One of stylist Andy Drakeford ’ s favorite swimwear brands , Andie , presents a comfortable yet fashionable look with the monochromatic MYKONOS PLUNGE ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT , featuring wide straps for support , a stylish plunging neckline and six different color options , $ 112 , with advance order at Nordstrom , Fashion Island . ( 949-610-0700 ; nordstrom . com )
5 ) Opt for a more traditional bikini , like the ROSSI HALTER UNDERWIRE TOP , $ 125 , paired with the URSULA HIPSTER BOTTOM , $ 120 , crafted with a SuperRib fabric made from recycled nylon by sustainable brand Vitamin A , which is based in neighboring Laguna Beach , available online at Vitamin A . ( 877-836-4610 ; vitaminaswim . com )
6 ) The MERLY TWO-PIECE ASYMMETRIC BIKINI SET by Maygel Coronel features the best of both worlds : high-waisted bottoms for comfort paired with a ruffled top with a bow in the back to keep you on-trend this summer , $ 360 , at Neiman Marcus , Fashion Island . ( 949- 759-1900 ; neimanmarcus . com ) NBM
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