Bathing Suit Week: Cover thy sins with skirtinis and boy shorts!
Dreading the approach of swim season? The Deal Divas feel your pain.
Every morning this week, we'll offer you another reason why swimsuit season isn't a reason to schedule a trip to the mountains. If you're not ready to hit the beach by Friday, the first pina colada is on us.
We kick things off, appropriately, at the bottom. If yours is anything like mine, you're looking to cover up a multitude of sins. Finally, the fashion gods have answered our prayers and come up with stylish options that do the trick:
The skirtini: My pick for hiding a little mush at the tush, which let's face it, is an obsession for anyone over 30. Better still, you'll never worry again about razor burn along the dreaded bikini line. Who knew a little fringe could make such a big difference?
Check out this sarong style, pictured at left, from Athleta and Norma Komali's swimwear line for Wal-Mart, featuring ruffle fringe skirts at bargain basement prices.
The boyshort: Who said comfy isn't sexy? A string bikini might flatter a toothpick, but for everyone else, a boyshort offers a great way to show off a body built to run and swim. Warning: the shorter options scrimp on coverage. Surfer girls (and wannabes) should check out the longer "board short" styles.
Sporty girls can enjoy the floral hipster board short from the Lands' End Canvas collection, pictured at right, or give a shorter style a test drive with a cheapo but cutie patoodie paisley print from Old Navy.
Remember, both skirted bottoms and boyshorts can pair with a range of tops. Just because the models are showing off their navels, doesn't mean that you have to. Try pairing with tankinis or any manner of cover up.
Deal Diva Letitia
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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