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12 Literary Swimsuits To Wear While You Read At The Beach
Ah, the beach, aka, a very large sand pit where I can read while the sound of the waves crashes in the background. The only problem is, with so many books in my suitcase, I don’t have a lot of room for other clothes. Luckily, this isn’t so bad at the beach — after all, swimsuits don’t take up much room, right? Which means that packing should be a total breeze… right?
WRONG. Because as it turns out, choosing books to take on vacation is easy, but choosing a swimsuit is hard. There are so many colors, designs, and cuts, and yet it’s somehow impossible to find the perfect one. And once you find it, they’re inevitably in stock of every size except yours. Forget having a fairy godmother to give me a ball gown… I’d rather get a fairy godmother to make me a flawless two-piece.
Thankfully, designers understand how difficult it is to choose the perfect suit, and they’re responding… by making it as easy to choose swimwear as it is to select a book. Because when the swimsuits look like your favorite stories, you'll know exactly which one you want.
'The Little Mermaid' Swimsuit
If you’re a fan of fairy tales, this Hans Christian Anderson-inspired swimsuit is the perfect way to transform your legs into a fin. Channel a retro vibe with the high waist, but keep it modern with a purple bandeau top. It even comes in different colors, so you and your friends can coordinate as you sing songs to enchant sailors. I mean, calmly sit on the beach and read a book. Find it here.
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The Cheshire Cat Swimsuit
Want to put out the “we’re all mad here” vibe? Check out this Alice in Wonderland -inspired swimsuit, featuring the infamous cheshire cat. Dole out advice, hide in trees, and crash tea parties… or just lounge on the beach and apply sunscreen… either way, Alice fans will feel amazing in this brightly striped suit.
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The 'Alice In Wonderland' Swimsuit
If you prefer the original Alice in Wonderland illustrations, you can find this creation on Etsy. Featuring the original illustrations from the book (in color), this swimsuit will have you believing six impossible things before you even get to the beach.
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The 'Lord of the Rings' Swimsuit
One does not simply go to the beach without the perfect suit, but luckily, Tolkien fans have this suit to rule them all. The elf-inspired top comes with a hood, so you can feel like Arwen 24/7. Buy it here.
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The Wonder Woman Swimsuit
If comic books are more your style, this Wonder Woman suit is the perfect fit. You can save the day (or save the vacation) and look amazing doing it. Just know… the swimsuit does not come with a magical lasso.
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The Batman Swimsuit
This could be the swimsuit you need and deserve. The Batman-inspired piece is a perfect addition to a DC fan’s beach wardrobe. And you don’t have to shine a light in the sky to find out where to pick one up, because you can buy it here.
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The Slytherin Swimsuit
Now you can express your love for Harry Potter, even when you swim. This Slytherin house two-piece (perfect for if you happen to be competing in a Triwizard Tournament) also comes in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw colors.
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The Sci-Fi Swimsuit
From Ender’s Game to War of the Worlds , there are plenty of sci-fi books that would go perfectly with this swimsuit. Lovers of the stars can toss on an out-of-this-world suit and pick up their favorite book about life on other planets to go along with it.
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The 'Snow White' Swimsuit
Fairytales never go out of style, and neither would this cute Snow White-inspired swimsuit. From the puff sleeves to the bright colors, this suit is the perfect blend of whimsical and cute — just don’t fall asleep wearing it, or you may wake up with a sunburn and a string of suitors hoping to be your True Love’s Kiss.
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The Sailor Swimsuit
The Old Man and the Sea becomes the Girl and the Swimsuit with this cute sailor suit. Pick up a nautical book and drop anchor somewhere warm to read it while looking flawless in this piece.
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'The Night Circus' Swimsuit
The minute I saw the elegant black-and-white stripes of this swimsuit, I immediately thought of The Night Circus. Not only would it match the cover in case you feel like coordinating your swimsuit and your book choice, but it will make you feel like the fabulous illusionist Celia Bowen.
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The 'Wizard of Oz' Swimsuit
This gingham print instantly reminded me of Dorothy from L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Travel to other lands — or even just your vacation destination — in this playful piece reminiscent of the classic children’s story.
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