Make a Splash: Chic Summer Swimsuits

Tropical patterns and embroideries get high marks. Top off your look with a straw sombrero for that south-of-the-border flavor.

Tankini, Trina Turk, $119 (top) and $67 (bottom), 760-416-2856. Hat, San Diego Hat Co., $36, sandiegohat.com. Earrings and bracelet, Lucky Brand, $25 and $69, Lucky Brand stores and luckybrand.com. Bikini, Nanette Lepore, $75 (top) and $71 (bottom), neimanmarcus.com. Hat, San Diego Hat Co., 36, sandiegohat.com. Earrings, cuff and stretch bracelet, R.J. Graziano, $75, $65 and $45, 212-685-1248. One-piece, Echo, $118, echodesign.com. Tunic, Kenneth Cole New York, $74, everythingbutwater.com. Hat, Tropical Trends, $25, 800-367-3626. Earrings, R.J. Graziano, $75, 212-685-1248. Bracelet, Lucky Brand, $45, Lucky Brand stores and luckybrand.com.