Summer officially rolled in this past weekend...and - love it or hate it - with it came swimsuit season.

The summer's retro / vintage trend has certainly inspired swimwear...with mod one-pieces and hippie-styles everywhere you look.  Below is our guide to the must-have looks plus styles that give you some extra help where you might need it.

Retro-chic

Hot mama! We love this halter-style one piece from Anne Cole.  The vintage-inspired, paisley print top and full, chocolate-colored bottom features sexy ties at the neck and back. $122 at Nordstrom.com

Slimming and stylish, this multi-striped brown halter pairs nicely with low-rise or full-coverage bottoms. Robin Piccone Halter Tankini - $82 at Nordstrom.com

Read on for figure-flattering styles...

Figure Flatterers

Full Bust Support is essential for fuller breasts as well as ample underarm / sidearm coverage. This tankini from Miraclesuit provides coverage up top while controling tummy and hips too. $128 at >Nordstrom.com

All-over control Panache's Illusion underwire suit provides total body control with stylish, ruched side panels and buckled straps. $104 at FigLeaves.com

Trendy Two-pieces

From lime to olive, green is the hottest color of the season. This scallop-trimmed top from Juicy Couture is the perfect combination of demure and sexy. $87 at Nordstrom.com

Up next, affordable styles for modern moms-to-be...

Expecting Moms

And, for the modern mom-to-be, Liz Lange's collection for Target includes dozens of flattering styles to keep you cool this summer.  A couple of our favorites:

Printed Leaf Tankini with Solid-Color Briefs - $32.99	Lurex Tankini/ Brief - Red/ Gold - $23.09
Tieback Halterkini - Black - $32.99

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