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When you find a swimsuit that becomes a favorite, you’ll do everything to make it last as long as possible

We love colors. We paint our rooms, we search for the perfect lipstick shade, and we wear our absolute favorites on our swimsuits or clothing. But did you know that not every shade may be perfectly flattering with your skin tone?

Let's be honest here, life is pretty stressful right now and for many of us, more so than ever.

Don't you love it when you find the perfect swimsuit? It's a gorgeous color or a fun, cute pattern and cut you've always dreamed of. It's also the perfect representation of your unique personality and sense of style.

Most people love the beach. The sound of the ocean waves lapping gently on the shore, the feeling of the warm sun on your skin, the salty air kissing your skin can all bring back smiling memories of time spent at the shore. However, what most people don't love is the sand. It's hot, it can be abrasive, and it gets everywhere.

Let’s face it, when we have a good fitting swimsuit or any kind of clothing really, we feel better and more confident. We don’t feel as self-conscious, we aren’t constantly fiddling with the straps or pulling at the side...

Everyone knows that trendy swimwear doesn’t necessarily mean modest. For some, that can make it feel really difficult to stay on top of the trends while also staying comfortable and true to themselves and what they like to wear....

When you find a swimsuit that becomes a favorite, you’ll do everything to make it last as long as possible. You’ll follow the care instructions, you’ll make sure it doesn’t snag while you’re wearing it....

Swimsuits, like other pieces of clothing, can be very personal in what you decide to wear. Thankfully, just like clothing, there is a wide variety of swimsuit styles and types,....

2020 got you down? Let's be honest, it is a very tough year and there's nothing wrong with acknowledging that. Everyone is feeling a little more worn than usual, and everyone needs a good laugh or a break occasionally. Luckily, we've given some thought to how to create a fun and memorable experience for you whether you are going to the beach, the lake at the cabin, or your backyard pool. We've collected some things you can do to give yourself a little summer getaway experience for yourself or for your family during the season to capture the spirit of...

Your swimwear is a versatile piece of clothing that can say so much about you, about how you are feeling and can even be a reflection of an event, celebration or lifestyle all while being a durable fashion choice that can withstand the sea, the sand or the pool. Swimwear can be so much more when it comes to style. Whatever swimsuit you've chosen to wear, a touch of accessories will guarantee to make your summer (or year-round) waterside look is one to remember! Whether it is a sparkling piece of delightful jewelry, a pair of delightful earrings, a romantic...

Every spring and summer you may notice being bombarded with a dizzying array of advertisements about your body, tossing terms about like beach body and the perfect summer body with guides that use confusing terms. Bottom hourglass, inverted triangle, diamond, triangle, neat hourglass, lollipop, and so on. What does it even mean and, why do people feel the need to categorize a woman's body so much? Have you ever tried something on and thought: "I can't wear this because it's for a lollipop body and I'm an inverted triangle?" Of course not. You say things like, "I can't wear this...

You may have noticed that with our swimsuits, there is an additional detail that makes our material stand out from most others. As well as using a perfect researched blend of Nylon and Spandex, our swimsuit material offers UV +50 protection. But what does that mean? What exactly is UV protection material? How is it made? How does UV treated material protect your skin anyways? Let us dive into the interesting science behind UV treated material, what UV rays are, and how it protects your skin! What Are UV Rays or Ultraviolet Light? Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic...

Here at Lime Ricki, we are committed to creating high-quality swimwear in fashionable designs with comfort at their core. We want you to feel confident and comfortable so you can focus on what really matters – fun in the sun! While you may be familiar with our brand, there are few interesting things you may not know about how our swimwear is made. Let's take a closer look for an inside scoop! Goals of Our Brand Before we look at the nitty-gritty of how our swimwear is made, it is important to understand the principles behind every design we create....

Every suit we create is a suit made to help women love the body they are in. It is crucial for us then, to create our swimsuits with nothing less than the best. Quality in design, construction, and the material we use in our swimwear is as important to us as it is to our customers. This attention to the finest details as well as meticulous care in every choice we make for a swimsuit is one of the major reasons why our swimsuits stand out from many of the rest. Without cutting-edge technology, expertise in tailoring, sewing, and superb...

Fashion, from the shoes we wear to the swimwear we love, has been an overwhelming passion for women across the globe for centuries. Whether dressing to impress each other or simply to feel more confident and beautiful for themselves, more women are designing the clothing women love to wear today than ever before and that is crucial for women's fashion. Yet, it wasn't—and in most cases—still isn't always so....

Modest swimsuits? You may be thinking now, who wears that and why? Or your mind may, unfortunately, jump immediately to thinking modest swimwear was created for the more mature or plus-size crowd—but you would be surprisingly incorrect. There are many reasons for offering modest swimwear designed by women, for women....

To help you find the best swimsuit for your body shape, we've gathered a few popular body shape terms and what they mean to better pair you with the perfect suit you've always wanted.

No matter your shape, no matter what society says your size may be, we believe you are beautiful just the way you are! When you are confident in your swimsuit there is nothing more breathtakingly gorgeous than confidence on a woman.

Swimsuits come in all different styles with varying types of support. We all know what an underwire is, but what is a shelf bra in a swimsuit? Check out our description below.

How long does a swimsuit last anyway? Swimsuits worn for sport generally deteriorate at a faster rate than those worn for leisure, but you can take the same precautionary steps to slow that rate and extend the life for both types of swimwear.

Tankinis were first introduced into swimsuit fashion in the late 1990s and were given their name due to the combination of a swim tank top and a bikini bottom. They were created as an additional option to the then single-piece and the revealing bikini, as not everyone felt comfortable wearing them.

The bottoms of your swimwear regardless of what style the entire suit might be are often as varied and different in design as the tops. Years ago, there was such a limited offering of swimsuit designs, thankfully today with more and more innovative designers and women creating for women, the number of styles and shapes has exploded. There are swimsuits for all tastes, sizes, bodies, and styles.

Have you always wanted to rock a one-piece bathing suit but thought, for whatever reason, you couldn't? Have you yet to find a one-piece swimsuit that feels as comfortable as a second skin, and looks great too? Perhaps you've been mistakenly told that you don't have the 'build' or 'body' for a one-piece, and you've been avoiding one ever since.

With the pandemic slowing down and more and more opportunities for travel opening up, you may be feeling the pull of travel.

The beach can be the perfect place for a vacation, staycation or just to spend a few hours relaxing in the sun and the sand.

Anxiety is a very annoying feeling. It can make us miss out on doing fun things that we loved, all because we go through what if scenarios and circle around in our thoughts so much that we just give up on the idea completely.

We all love the thought of a summer trip to a different city to lounge along the ocean for a few days or even a trip to explore a new country, but then the reality sinks in of realizing you have to pack for such a getaway.