Ruffles get a bad rap. They are often thought of as too frilly, too loud, and in general too much. But ruffles have super powers. Oh yes my friends, ruffles are magic. Why? Well when applied to an article of clothing correctly, they can be super flattering and fun. In particular on swimsuits, and this summer, retailers definitely found the cutest ways to apply them.
With a good solid month of summer left, Macy's is having an epic swimwear sale, and it is chock full of ruffled pieces.
This cute little number has bright florals with a ruffled top and ruffled skirt. Bother are super flattering and flirty.
Island Escape Tankini Top & Swim Skirt (Sale, $29.99, Macy's)
And this off-the-shoulder ruffled realness makes capturing a breezy island vibe look easy.
Plus who wouldn't love that ultra feminine print?
Island Escape Printed Swim Top & Bikini Bottoms (Sale, $29.99, Macy's)
But the suit that is making everyone believe in the magic of ruffles is this gorgeous one-piece.
As one of the highest customer rated and best selling suits, this low-back suit has tummy control to help sculpt and define those curves. While sadly the size range is small, customers advised others not be so married to the size tag, as this suit has a lot of stretch to it.
Lauren Ralph Lauren Tummy-Control Underwire Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit (Sale, $83.99, Macy's)
Women of all ages and sizes are raving about this suit -- saying it is the perfect blend of sexy and supportive.
"This is a perfect fit after trying many other bathing suits," proclaimed one reviewer. "It has a full bottom fit and come up under the armpit area to cover saggy area's, The back is not to low to cover un-toned back areas and also has modest yet sexy V shape neckline. It holds my tummy in well without binding. I normally wear a size 8 but I ordered a size 10. I'm not one to wear red but my boyfriend asked me to get a red bathing suit. My boyfriend loves this suit on me and I'm pleased with this suit. I This suit makes me Sexy for a lady my age of 60."
The suit comes in four colors, which is great, because apparently you're going to want more than one.
"I love this suit so much that I am ordered it in another color," wrote another reviewer. "I have the really vivid blue and the black. I call the slimming properties light-medium, so do not expect to lose a size. I am a size 12/14 with a solid C cup and this suit fits perfectly up top. Sometimes bigger suits tend to also be cut large in the bust, but this one works."
Macy's has dozens of ruffled swimwear pieces available, whether you want something flattering like the Ralph Lauren fan fave, or something more daring.
But hurry, this epic sale won't last long and summer has nearly passed you by!
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