In the late 1990’s, I was partial to a triangle bikini. The design met my stringent 20-year-old swimsuit requirements: maximum tan allowance and portability. But as time (and body parts) stretched on, I acquiesced to a more “grown up” style suit. However, this does not mean I forfeited all fun and youthful adornments. Never one to allow fit and coverage to come at the cost of fun and elegance, I dutifully scavenged for new designs. To my astonishment, I’ve continued to find styles to keep my inner 20-year-old beach babe satisfied. With trial and error, I’ve landed on a few specific brands like Gottex , Miracle Suit Shoshannah, L Space, Beach Riot, Andi, Robin Piccone, Antonio Melani and Sea Folly that always seem to get it right for me. Whether it’s a well-made one piece with subtle cut outs or an uber-feminine neckline, here’s hoping you too can find something both flirty and sturdy to let your beach bunny out of her cage.