Once summertime arrives, the big question that everyone is talking about is how they can look hot in their bikini. Bikini’s are a daunting prospect for many women. Fortunately, there are plenty of tricks and tips you can use to make the prospect of wearing one much less daunting. There are both short term and long term solutions when it comes to looking great in a bikini. Below, you will find some of the best tips for rocking the look.

1. Bikini wear requires you to be confident.

When you step out in your bikini, breathe confidence. Trust that your body looks great. While you don’t have to be a supermodel to wear one, you can carry yourself with their same confidence. Here are some tips.

2. Work out regularly.

This one doesn’t take big brains to figure out. Put in the hard work if you want your body to be bikini ready. In order to get fit for the swimming season, engage in regular cardiovascular exercise.

3. Tone those muscles.

When your muscles are toned, you will look your best on the beach. Couple resistance training with regular cardiovascular exercise. Your muscles will be more defined and toned when you swim, do pilates, and lift weights.

4. Select the right bikini for your body.

Based on your body shape, choose the right swimsuit. If you want your summer’s look in a bikini to be hot, choose wisely. Select a bikini with more support if you have a body shape that is curvy. Look for ruffles on the bust line if you are more the straight up and down type.

5. Choose the right color.

The fabrics and colors you choose should play up your best features and make you happy. You will always feel great when you wear your favorite color. In fact, you can draw attention to the areas you want to accentuate by choosing the right shade.

6. Mix and match your look.

Buying separates that are not designed to go together is a bold choice that can go very right. For example, you may be in different sizes in the top and bottom halves depending upon your body shape. You can get the right fit by buying separates. When you step out in a well fitting bikini ensemble, you will look all the better for the extra effort.

7. Add extras for some help.

You can still enhance your appearance even if your bikini still doesn’t work well. When it comes to looking hot in a bikini, you can get an extra lift by using extra padding, tape, and shapers, as well as other means suggests Lori Polacek.

8. Bikinis have an expiration date.

There is an expiration date for bikini, just like there is for other things. Eventually, the fabric will stretch and fade. Don’t wear your bikini to the beach if it is nearing its expiration date. You will look a lot hotter if you head out to buy a new one, instead.

9. Fake your tan, if need be.

Your muscles will appear more well-defined and tone with a fake tan. After all, when you are strutting around in a bikini, who doesn’t want that? For the best effect, go for a tan that looks natural.

10. De-fuzz before you head out.

During the bikini season, we spend time removing hair from many body areas. Hair simply has no where to hide when you are wearing a bikini. When you are out in the elements, skin that has just been shaved or had hair removed will be quite sensitive.

11. Exfoliate when you can.

In order to get skin that is fresh and glowing, exfoliate your skin. You will boost your body circulation and remove dead skin cells when you exfoliate. The net result is skin that is revitalized and smooth.

12. Don’t go short on the moisturizer.

 Scaly skin is a big no-no during bikini season. As a beach outing draws near, make sure to have your skin in good shape by regularly moisturizing that skin that will be on show for all to see.