If you’re planning on a vacation to a warm destination – or simply want to add to your women’s resort wear collection – here are some things to consider before you buy:

• Wardrobe staples - a couple of new swimwear items, knee-length shorts, lightweight white pants or jeans, and some beachwear cover-ups.
• Fabrics – in some destinations, it gets very hot and humid. Look for resort wear in fabrics such as linen, a lightweight knit, cotton or seersucker.
• Comfort – no matter what bathing suit or cover-up we choose, we all want to feel comfortable, attractive and appropriate for the setting. Everyone has unique tastes – what your friend wears to the pool and around town may be entirely different from what you would select. So stick with the swimwear that makes you look and feel best.
• Colors – resort wear and women’s beachwear give you the opportunity to break out of the winter rut of blacks, browns and grays. Get a little creative with bright colors and patterns! Think tropical-colored pieces such as coral, yellow and turquoise that look terrific paired with white slacks or a floaty skirt.
• Accessories – use these to make a “splash” with your new beachwear and resort wear. Think wide-brimmed hats, statement jewelry, flip flops for trips to the beach and strappy sandals for the evening. In some places it may cool down at night, so consider investing in an oversized cashmere shawl – it’s still light, but will keep the chill away.

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