(Roberto Cavalli Bikini with Snake, $435.00; Victoria’s Secret Metallic Bandeau Swimsuit, $76)

Are you going on vacation? Headed to Mexico or Florida for a little break? Instead of digging through that swimsuit bin from last season, you can pick up pieces that mirror looks pulled from fantastic designer’s collections, but that cost you half or a quarter as much. To maximize your savings when you’re shopping for your vacation-worthy swimsuits, invest in metallics and beaded details to get an even more luxurious look for less.

(MBBeach Couture Mosaic Bikini, $675; Very Sexy Sequin Sliding Triangle Top, $70; Victoria’s Secret Gold Ring Triangle Top, $18)

Take in the Details
Beading and gold details aren’t just gorgeous, but they are perfect for catching attention when you’re sunning yourself on the sand. A glinting swimsuit looks great with a cover-up when you need to skip off to grab a mojito, and the black and gold combination is a perennial favorite.

String Bikini Savings
String ties on more expensive suits will look like perfect carbon copies of bikinis in the $200 to $400 range and beyond. If you need to scrimp or you’re just looking for a quick bargain, bikini bottoms are an easy way to save. The difference between quality suits will be imperceptible, which is why the featured bargain suits here are from Victoria’s Secret– they withstand sun and surf for seasons to come.

(Apsara La Bardot Gold Bikini, $180.60; Very Sexy Metallic Sexy Halter Top, $38)

Major Metallics
One slight drawback to heavily decorated pieces is that they often require careful care. Luckily, you can avoid this problem when you pull on metallic swimsuits without extra bling. They’re suited for the rough-and-tumble traveler in all of us– or the accident-prone– because you don’t need to treat them with as much care as a jewel-encrusted bikini. Silky, smooth fabrics are perfect to flatter your beach-ready bod.

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