Heading to the beach in style - New York Collection 03

Ebony, July, 2003 by Eunice W. Johnson

Warm weather is finally here, and thoughts turn to summer fun and what to wear to the family reunion, to picnics in the park, to pool parties and to the beach. New York designers have made the decisions easy by offering a variety of great selections. There is plenty of color, with lime green, purple/pink and blue being among the more popular hues. And it wouldn't be summer without summer whites, which continue to be favored during the warm weather season. Stripes are narrow and bold and everywhere, and colorful prints, such as those offered by Lilly Pulitzer, are popular in resort and swimwear. Accessories include bold jewelry, strappy sandals, big sunglasses and leather bags. Whatever your summer style, there is something that will flatter your figure--and your attitude--as you get set to make waves on the beach and elsewhere this summer.

Far left: Summer chic is captured in Lilly Pulitzer's silky ensemble of scooped neck camisole over blue wide-legged pant with water-wave design and border print with splashes of yellow sun. Accessorized with double-strand necklace of blue stones and strappy beige sandals.

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Pulitzer also designs twin white empire-waist, A-line minidresses trimmed in blue for mom and daughter.

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Left: Take glam style to the beach in horizontally striped swimsuit in pastel colors, worn under white cover-up. Accessorized with silver Raman style sandals that wrap up to the knee. By House of Field.

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Make a bold statement in Peter Som's colorful striped caftan top over shorts, anchored with wrap belt with three large brown rings. Accessorized with large tan leather tote and brown sandals.

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Blue bikini is worn under white lacy beach cover-up with handkerchief hemline and blue and gold tassel belt around hips. By Carlos Miele.

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Baby Phat showcases summer variety with one-sleeved, asymmetrical white and silver knit sheath (above) with bold blue swirl down front, accessorized with blue flower in hair and large sunglasses.

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Also from Baby Phat is sequined blue and silver front-zip baseball jacket with fuchsia accents, worn over leather bikini with long fuchsia leather ties at sides. Accessorized with mesh leather cap and large sunglasses.

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Far left: Sizzle in Tommy Hilfiger's white outfit that pairs low-rise short-shorts with delicate lacy blouse, topped with white jacket with three-quarter-length sleeves.

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Left: Colorful lilac and lime green bikini is topped with lime polo shirt, worn with lime sandals and lilac necklace. By Lilly Pulitzer.

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Below: Baby Phat sports urban summer style with orange and black animal print top with black patent leather harness straps and bodice inset, worn over denim shorts. Accessorized with large double-hoop earrings.

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Left: Purple halter top is worn with yellow sheer skirt adorned with metallic fish appliques and ruffled insets, by Afridesia. Accessorized with chunky gold necklace and stylish black hat.

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