Summer must-have: figure flattering suits

Norma Kamali Swim 2012/Image: Frazer Harrison Getty North America

Every Summer Miami Florida is home to what has to be one of these most nerve racking runways for models and designers alike, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim. An event entirely devoted to surf and pool side style, itsy bitsy bikinis used to be de riguer, but for Summer 2012 plenty of designers showed looks that flattered every figure. From boyish to bombastic there were truly suits for everyone.

Jogo Beach 2012/Image:Frazer Harrison Getty North America

Whether it's lengthening the leg with a high, but not too high thigh, or camouflaging the tummy with a high-waist bikini bottom, this season designers appear to be considering real women of every age when creating their looks. Some of our favorite figure-flattering looks came from:

Mara Hoffman Swim 2012/Image: Frazer Harrison Getty North AmericaNorma Kamali in the form of retro-tastic pin-up inspired styles that were both playful and sexy. Cut higher on the thigh but still below the hip bone, these suits lengthen legs and offered extra under-wire support for an irresistible silhouette.

Mara Hoffman, who's  high waisted illusion bikinis offered a little more over-the tummy coverage that was  both modern and curve conducive.

Jogo Beach, where sexy met sporty in mash-up of actually wave friendly looks. The red halter tops looks in particular work wonders to widen shoulders and slim hips.

 Norma Kamali Swim 2012/image: Frazer Harrison Getty North America

Diesel Swim 2012/Image: Frazer Harrison Getty North AmericaAnd for those beach babes that want to flaunt all they've got the classic string-bikini was still showing up on many of the Miami runways, but we preferred the street-inspired faux-denim bikini with its hyper sexy triangle top and booty short bottoms from Diesel.

Looking for the perfect suit in your area? These brands can be found at:

Norma Kamali Swimwear: At Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman stores nationwide. 

Jogo Beach flagship Bridgehampton boutique or online 

Mara Hoffman at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide or online 

Diesel at better department stores nationwide, or online.

Curious as to what 2013 has in store? Style Wylde goes back to the Beach next month for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013, look for daily updates from the runways.