Swim suitable: save your practical black tank for laps in the gym pool. On this summer's outings, delight in pure aquatic fun with eye-catching, play-inspiring swimwear - Brief Article

have a ball

Get set for an impromptu volleyball game in this classic one-piece. The nylon/Lycra blend supplies all the stretch and support you need for jumping and spiking. La Blanca by Rod Beattie suit. $60, at Nordstrom.

spice it up

If a Caribbean getaway isn't on your calendar this year, create your own tropical paradise with the help of this suit's lush print. The splashy color and explosive pattern could stir you to explore new worlds of surf- or sea-kayaking. Jungle-print halter bikini top and boy shorts by Calvin Klein, $100, at Macy's.

take the plunge

For underwater adventure, gear up in a two-piece and bring along a set of fins so you can glide and slide below the surface with ease. On the sand, this sporty tankini makes for blissful seaside strolls. Suit by Calvin Klein, $92, at Macy's.

make waves

Nothing dazzles like an all-white ensemble, even when you're simply lounging at the shoreline. Reveal your inner radiance in a luminous halter bikini and sun-shielding hat. Bikini top and bottom by ViX. $93, at Nordstrom. Hat by Helen Kaminski, $68, at Nordstrom.

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Photographs by Jim Jordan

Styling by Alison Brooks

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