When
ya look in the mirror, do you see these white, scar-like scratches covering
your skin? Those are stretch marks. But don’t panic, chica! These 3 bathing
suit shapes guarantee that those unwanted flaws won’t steal your spotlight
during your spring break vacay. Plus, we’re ditching tips on how to get rid of
stretch marks, once and for all!
Shape #1: Try a tankini for stretch marks on your boobs or belly.
The
longer shirt style totally covers up any marks you might be insecure about. Try
a funky mismatched bottom to look super stylish when you hit the beach.
Women’s Mix and Match Ruffle Tankini Top,
$20, oldnavy.com
Women’s Mix and Match Boyshort Bottoms, $20,
oldnavy.com
Shape #2: Rock a one-piece bathing suit for stretch marks on your waist
or belly.
The
monokini is not just a boring alternative to a bikini. It’s actually this
season’s most stylish swimwear piece! A striped maillot does wonders for your
shape. Hello, insta-curves!
Striped Monikion, $25, target.com
Shape #3: Sport a skirted bottom for stretch marks on your thighs or
booty.
Covering
up white lines on the lower parts of your body has never been easier: rock a
cute skirted bottom and be the most fashionable (and confident!) chica by the
pool!
Sequined Skirted Bikini, $42, bloomingdales.com
3 quick tips to ditch stretch marks in no time:
Tip # 1: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
Use
lotions like cocoa butter that increase your body’s elasticity and stimulate
blood flow. You can also massage your skin with vitamin E oils. Vitamin E is a
powerful anti-oxidant that supports your skin’s self-healing process. Smells
yummy, too!
Tip # 2: Use self tanner but do NOT go tanning!
While
self-tanning lotion makes your stretch marks less noticeable, the tanning salon
will do just the opposite! Stretch marks won’t tan under real UV rays but
rather turn out all white (eek).
Tip # 3: Work out (sorry guys)!
We
know ya don’t wanna hear it - but working out might just be the key to solving
the stretch mark sitch. With a quick workout once a day, you can fight the
appearance of stretch marks (most of them are built from fat so once ya get rid
of that, they’ll disappear, too!). Try a couple of sit-ups, push ups and leg
pumpers once a day and ya can wave stretch marks buh-bye!
BY ALICIA MIERZWA ON 5/20/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN body, skin problems, fashion, trend, spring, summer, swim, how to dress your shape, what to wear when you're curvy