By Jill Radsken
Boston Herald
May 4, 2006

Winning suits: Chic swimsuits abound for every pool-party persona


Every pool party cast of characters has its pecking order. So what’s a girl to wear if she wants to stand out from the crowd?

This season’s swimsuits offer lots of options, depending on your beach/party persona. So consider your desired role and dress accordingly:

THE DIVA
String bikini by Girls4Sport, $54, at shop.girls4sport.com ; antique sequin cape by Tashia of London, $493, at Neiman Marcus and Calypso, Boston. Cameo sunglasses by Judith Leiber, $630, at Morgenthal Frederics at Louis, Boston. Beaded cuff, $14.99, at Filene’s Basement, Newton.

THE MANEATER
Silver lame string bikini, $49.99; black Spidior sunglasses by Christian Dior, $295, at Solstice, Boston. Pearl and link necklace, $9.99, at Filene’s Basement, Newton.

VINTAGE PINUP
Halter maillot with yolk by Sretsis, $248; cuff bracelet, $38; and red studded pump by A Pair, $378, all at Stil, Newton.

QUEEN BREE
Sequin floral bikini to benefit WaterAid, top $14.90, bottom $12.90, at H&M. White Cannage sunglasses by Christian Dior, $270, at Solstice, Boston. Wicker handbag, $59.99, at Filene’s Basement, Newton.

HIPPIE CHIC
Multicolored maillot with cutouts, $35.97; copper wedges, $79.90; gold hammered link necklace, $19.99; beaded cuff, $14.99, all at Filene’s Basement, Newton. Wide gold link and ribbon head wrap by Cara Couture, $55, at Intermix, Boston.

ALL-AMERICAN
White eyelet bikini by Michael Kors, $218, at Water Water Everywhere, Natick. Bracelet, $9.99, at Filene’s Basement, Newton.

Photo by Tara Carvalho