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WHETHER you're vacationing in Europe or lounging by your pool out back, finding the perfect swimsuit is essential.
Fashion influencer Ava Jules blessed us with her annual summer bikini haul to show us this year's favorite picks.
Focusing on the styles that are flattering and functional for all body types, reveals the 14 best companies she chose to buy from this year.
Starting strong with the brand , Ava describes the pieces as having the ability to "grow with your body as your body changes."
She explains how their sizing range from six to eight different ones.
The tops are mainly cut scoop neck style and the bottoms are high-waisted, giving the overall set a modest yet sexy feel.
Next up: Billa Bong. Ava describes the bikinis as being her ideal style.
The bottoms are seamless and sit on her hips perfectly without cutting too much into the skin.
The tops are mainly underwire bra tops, which help with support – especially if you have a bigger size chest.
Her and suits featured ribbed material and flattering detail that make a comfortable bikini a cute one as well.
For some fun prints and simple cuts, Ava got some bikinis from . She said she was "feeling very confident" while wearing them.
A bikini haul came next. The bikini incorporated dainty detailing, which left Ava feeling feminine.
Although is a beloved brand, the prices can be steep. Ava explained that you should always shop the sale section.
She tried some strapless tops, but highlighted the fact that these aren't always functional for bigger chests.
For more multi-purpose tops, Ava suggested , , and , all of which provide a scoop neck or bra-style top.
One of her favorite brands, , included picks that were a little "skimpier" than she's normally comfortable with, but Ava explained that "something doesn't have to look super super flattering for me to like it or want to have to wear it."
However, even when a bathing suit does appear to be more revealing, there are ways to make it more comfortable for your taste.
Ava used bikinis from and to show how you can flip the front of the bikini bottom to the back, so you get more coverage in the front.
Also, you can size up in a bathing suit bottom that has a high-cut fabric in the front and back so that the sides don't cut too much into your skin.
Lastly, Ava modeled her pieces from . Her favorite part of these bikinis were the high-waisted bottoms with a cinched back and the racy one-pieces.
