Q: How can I find the right bathing suit that suits my body?

A: Skip the board shorts this summer and show a little more skin without reaching for the bikini banana hammocks. This season’s sexiest swimsuits are cropped well above the knee from retro boxer-short styles to square cut lycra, ball-hugging skivvies. They are revealing without being obscene. And you don’t have to be a muscle mary or pack some major cargo up front to look great.

If you’ve got the body and the goods, bust out the tighter, more form fitting styles to show it off. Everyone from Burberry and Diesel to Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci have great styles this season. If you’re a little more reserved, mature or modest, opt for a classic look with a pair that fits but has a more forgiving and loose, boxer-style fit like those by Vilebrequin.

And don’t be afraid of bold colors and patterns. Not only will they add a fun and stylish touch to your poolside style, but large patterns can help camouflage any assets you wish were a bit larger.