Pool parties can be both fun and frustrating. Often the nagging question becomes just what to wear to a pool party!  Have we got some great ideas for you – be playful, be outgoing and be beautiful at your next pool party with these (super-affordable) styles! 

Some pool parties can be downright active! If that’s the plan for your party then athletic styles are what to wear! Athleta has a great variety of stylish activewear; choose from styles with a tank top and full coverage bottom shown as A above or a Trestles Scrunch Bikini Top & Board Shorts ($39.99 D & H). After an energetic outing or as the summer air cools, choose a warm top such as the Full Zip Crop Top (E for $29.99). Sporty accessories are what to wear to a pool party with sun shading provided by a Tempo Visor (B only $11.99),and glasses (G) both tucked into your Earth Axxessories Small Jute Tote (F for $24). Slip on some comfy and incredibly priced ($5.97) fun flip flops to finish your look.

Colorful styles are also what to wear to a pool party! Be noticed and confident with your body in bright styles that disguise some of those areas that you may not want to display in your swimwear! No longer must we rely on creative towel draping or granny-style ruffles on our one piece. No matter your size, you can find modest bottoms that work for your frame like the Boogie Board Skirt (bright print on left side $39.99) and Plus Hibiscus-Print Swim Shorts (only $9.99).  Strapless cover-up dresses are making a splash this year in solids like this hot pink Terry Rope-Tie Halter Dress and this pretty printed Belle Du Jour Strapless Tribal-Print Maxi Dress, both less than $15! Throw your towel in your Magid Milan Straw Antigua Tote ($20.80) and your Wedge Flip Flops (less than $5!!!) on your hot pink toes and you’ve found what to wear to a pool party this summer!

A pool party is the perfect place to showcase your feminine wiles. Soft yet sexy styles in this summer’s hot colors – orange and blue – are what to wear to a pool party this summer. Sparkle in a sarong (Roberta Roller Rabbit Pareo Sarong, $39.99), Kirra Solid Triangle Bikini Top (don’t fear the bikini top – ties provide support! – only $16.50), sweet Mia Renegade Wedge Sandals ($21.12) with a bit of a heel make your legs look longer. No need to go with a plain old bag when this flirty Roxy Sewn Up ($27.20) handbag is available! Beautiful blue is what to wear to a pool party: accent this delicate floral eyelet bikini (pieces $17.99 – $24.99) with sweet little Celeste ‘Dora-06′ Blue Ruffle Gladiator Sandals ($20.99). The Perla Pintuck Cover Up ($39.99) is simply lovely. The Magid Paper Straw flower print 4-poster bag ($22.40) fits just about everything with ease!

No matter what your style: active, outgoing, or delicately feminine, a big smile (and maybe some sunscreen) is what to wear to a pool party this summer!

(Swimwear featured in title - Roxy Bandeau Tribal Print Ruffle Bikini Top & Side Tie Brief Bottom $8.99- $10.99, Jessica Simpson Bandeau Floral Print Bikini Top & Floral Print Brief Bottom $11.99 each, Nautica Oyster Swim Trunks (male) $24)

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