Sink or Swim

Some suits do your fashion rep serious justice. As for others? Uh, you'd be better off slipping on
your cover-up. Luckily, these celebs did the test runs for you.

Julie Bowen
Horizontal stripes make you appearwiderthanyouare... r £ and so does a saggy fit.
Rihanna
When you're stripping down, of course you want to look as bangin'as possible. Hint: Side ties slim and elongate legs.
Gwyneth Paltrow
To work the ruffles trend, (a) go forfrills on top (to enhance your boobs), not the bottom, and (b) keep them subtle to avoid looking likea9-year-olc.
Serena Williams
Smushing ta-tasintoa uniboob? That's just not right. A top with more support would show off her set.
Ashley Tisdale
Between the lace trim, rosette and chain detail, we thought for a sec she was in her underwear! Save the linoerie for the boudoir.
Elisabetta Canalis
Mismatched bikinis are burning up the sand. To stay cute, not clashy, be sure your top picks up a color in your bottom.