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Summer weather is just around the corner, and for those lucky ones who live in warmer areas it is already here. Whether it is poolside lounging, river rafting, or swimming in the ocean, these summer activities all require the same thing: the perfect swimsuit. If you are pregnant, there are a multitude of stylish yet comfortable maternity swimsuits available to fit your personal taste and needs. From cute bikinis to modern halters, there is an option for every style and size. Find the swimsuit that is perfect for you, and you will feel comfortable and sexy in the water all day long.

A great style to consider in maternity swimwear is a tankini, as it creates a happy medium between a bikini and a one piece. If you want to show some skin but are not quite comfortable in a bikini, a tankini finds that perfect balance. Generally designed with an empire waist accent, drawing attention to the smallest part of your body, a tankini will then flow loosely over your baby bump, creating a beautiful flowing shape while allowing room for your belly to grow. A tankini with a halter top design (often called a halterkini) is a stylish yet practical option as it is adjustable at the neck, allowing you to fit the swimsuit perfectly to your shape.

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Another great maternity tankini comes from Prego and is new this year: the Maternity V-kini. This tankini is sexy with a deep v-cut design at the neck, yet very supportive as optional halter straps are provided. The tankini flows beautifully over your belly and creates a chic look. Coming in black, classic elegance with a sexy touch is created. A maternity tankini is comfortable yet fashionable, and provides the ability to move around with ease.

For those who want to bear a bit more skin, there are a variety of sexy yet comfortable and functional maternity bikinis to choose from. A bikini is a great option as it does not constrain your growing baby bump in any way. One cute option comes from maternity designer BelaBumBum. Their Aqua Ring Maternity Bikini is very stylish and comes in a gorgeous floral pattern. Adjustable halter and back ties allow you to fit the bikini top perfectly to your shape, ensuring you will be comfortable all day long. Cute bottoms with silver rings on the hips are modern and sexy.

The Maternity Dot Bikini (in brown or black) from well-known designer Prego features a cute dot pattern which is always in style. The adjustable padded halter top is comfortable and practical, while the rectangular ring design creates a unique and flattering look. This swimsuit hugs your curves and stretches with you throughout your pregnancy. Maternity bikinis are sexy and stylish while still providing you with comfort and support.

If you are not ready to show as much skin, there are many maternity one-piece swimsuits which are both comfortable and stylish. A one piece is always classic and flattering, and done in a modern twist really makes a statement. A favorite is the One Piece Keyhole Swimsuit from Maternal America. This maternity one-piece is very functional, as it comes with an adjustable halter tie neck and padded bra. As comfortable and practical as it is, it is also incredibly sexy and figure flattering. A deep v-neck provides sexiness while also elongating the shape of your body. The keyhole design with ruching is modern and figure flattering. Coming in a variety of colors, this swimsuit perfectly combines style and comfort. A one piece maternity swimsuit is fantastic for any swimwear occasion.

Finding the perfect swimsuit that keeps you comfortable and feeling confident during your pregnancy may seem like a daunting task, but with the many options available you are sure to find the swimsuit perfect for you. As long as you feel comfortable in what you are wearing, you will feel confident and stylish on the beach or at the poolside.

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Surely, being pregnant won't stop you from enjoying the beach? Each holiday season, thousands of expecting women participate in the beach fun: swimming, games and relaxing sunbathing. All, thanks to maternity swimwear that makes them "unrecognizable" from every other female. Yes, if you want to hide your condition, you can easily do it wearing specially designed beachwear.

Maternity apparel is cut in a different manner. Do not take maternity clothes for big size clothing - it is not the same. If you think you can just pick a bigger size than your regular when you are pregnant, you might be disappointed. Maternity wear is designed to conform to certain transformations that have nothing in common with usual weight gain. Nothing is simple about bathing suits. Insist on having an extended waist shape in your maternity bathing suit, that is very different from your "normal" kind of beachwear. Of course, with some women, special attention should be paid to size as well. Whilst during the first period of pregnancy you'll get by using the regular size, in the second you'll need plus size maternity swimwear.

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We all know (or think we do) how we look during this special time of our lives and even if we have a tendency towards exaggeration, our friends or family can sense the changes better than we do. You may ask for advice from your husband or mother before starting to shop for maternity swimsuits; just do not worry about the availability of proper styles to choose from. Online stores have often a much greater collection than your local shops, including department stores. There are a lot of online shops selling maternity swimsuits for all body shapes, in a wide range of fashionable styles.

There are some stunningly attractive maternity swimsuits offered at low prices, if you know where to look. You can browse and compare prices right from your home, using online shopping megamalls and portals. Most of them will ship maternity items to all parts of the world for quite reasonable fees.

For the summer, should I get an actual maternity swimsuit, or should I just get a regular tankini style swimsuit, to cover up any bump I might have, since I will only be second trimester during swimsuit season?

Thanks for the help

Best answer:

Answer by Hollywood
A tankini.

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If you favor strapless, but still on the lookout for some hip and bottom coverage, then the strapless mini is a good choice. Prego Maternity's strapless mini comes in a selection of patterns and solids including a new First Bloom pattern with tapestry of hot pink and black flower blooms and swirling leafs interlaced with white.

If you're looking for more coverage and maximum support, then the babydoll style is a good option. Prego Maternity makes both a halter babydoll and the tank style in the positive babydoll which runs in sizes large-2X. The babydoll is an empire style top with a longer skirt which entirely covers the hips and bottom in a mini-dress style.

As for maternity cover-ups, check out Maternal America's new strapless cover-up in Carnival print. This cover-up is light, breezy and simple to wear. You can also wear it as a regular tube top. As for classic white and black, there's Maternal America's bestselling Maternity swim suits cover up with deep V neck and adjustable ties in the back. This style can also be layered over a fitted top or tank for an informal common-or-garden crown with jeans, capris or shorts.

This suit provides superior bust support and stretches to perfectly encapsulate your growing curves and belly. It is totally comfortable for lap swimming and extremely flattering on.

The handsome ruched keyhole design just below the bust and above the stomach creates a slimming and flattering style which de-emphasizes the belly while showing off your pregnant shape. Halter straps add to the over all attractive and fantastic silhouette of this maternity swim suits on your pregnancy figure. This suit comes in pretty solid sky and fruit punch colours this season as well as classic black.

Whether you opt for full coverage with a babydoll or a skimpy sexy boyshort bikini, there are masses of styles to select between with cover-ups to match this swimsuit season.

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Maternal American's Jenni Tankini in Fiesta Print is hands down the winner for this summer's hottest maternity swimming costume. This suit simply has everything going for it. First this print offers a toothsome mix of patterns and colours from a connective coral theme of light blue and bronze accents. 2nd , this suit has a great body style with under the belly bikinis with adjustable side ties to an O-ring design strapless with halter ties. You can wear the halter bowed in front as a strapless or tied round the neck as a string halter style. Cups are padded and supportive with the O-ring ruching providing a beautifully classy center-piece centerpiece to this festive suit. This 2 piece adjustable suit with the bottom side ties and adjustable halter ties is simple to fit, even for girls who are a touch bigger on top or bottom as you can securely tie to fit both top and bottoms. Being adjustable is an enormous bonus when pregnant as your shape is always changing.

One more Motherly America suit this is super hot this summer is the 2 Piece Flutter Halter Tankini in Papaya. Both color and style complete this look which is sizzling hot. The Flutter Halterkini has a padded bra with adjustable tie halter strings that can be worn bowed in front for a strapless style or tied in back of the neck for a little additional support and style. The front ruching is really flattering in the bra and the mesh cross-over tankini is ideal for an expanding belly. The Flutter Halterkini style is a great cross-breed of a bikini and a tankini since you can show a hint of skin thru the mesh without baring all in bikini. It is also super cool and snug for delicate skin on growing tummies. This style is available too in black as well as a fun carnival print with a matching cover-up.

Next up for hot maternity swimsuits this summer is the Motherly America Josie Halter Tankini in the Flower Power print. Perhaps I am biased, but Motherly America has just nailed their prints this season. The Josie Halter style is horny and sweet with the classic V neck adjustable tie halter and side tie bikini bottoms. Though the Fruit punch and Sky Blue solid colours are super cute in this suit, the Flower Power print is simply adorable. The only drawback to this suit is that it doesn't provide a big quantity of bust support, so the DD and and women who are looking for a little extra lift, would be better suited in another style.

Finally, if you are looking for a sexy maternity suit that you can also nurse in after you have your baby or just to hide your postpartum belly, then look no further than Belabumbum's Nursing Swimming gear Tankini in Pink. This suit is super sexy in hot pink with a front tie in contrasting light pink. Straps are wide and supportive without looking heavy duty. Nursing access is from under the front tie and terribly discreet. The tankini is roomy over the belly and covers the hips. Bikini bottoms fit under the belly with masses of stretch. This is a suit you can wear with flair both before and after you have your baby.