Julie Rath: How to Turn Heads at the Beach

Not ready to go as itty bitty as Burt Lancaster inThe Swimmer? Even if you aren’t swimming home through the posh pools of suburbia, you should still do everything in your power to look your best when hitting the beach or pool. (And no, those ballooning board shorts don’t cut it.)

Below are my tips on what to look for in a well-fitting swimsuit, and my all-time favorite brand and style:

1)Trim leg openingsmake very slim legs look less so, and broad legs more proportioned.

2)A waistband that lies...