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Best Places To Buy A Swimsuit

Are you dreaming of someplace warm with a white sandy beach? I know I am. Get some new threads for this year's beach season at one of the best places for swimsuits in Detroit.

Exelnt Designs - Custom Swimwear

5751 East 13 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092
(800) 479-9987
exelnt.com

For more than 26 years, Patricia Crowder has been helping ladies all over the world get a perfect swimsuit with her company Exelnt Designs. Plus-size, full-figure and just plain hard-to-fit ladies can get a flattering look by customizing the cut, style and pattern. They also have cover-ups, accessories and thousands of pre-made suits in stock. All of the suits are made on-site in Warren Michigan.

Old Navy

1221 Coolidge Hwy.
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 816-0172
oldnavy.gap.com

Value is the key concept with Old Navy. Great deals are aplenty, but you might have to hunt a little bit to find something that works. Get the whole family hooked up for a trip to the beach without blowing up your budget.

Target

1301 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 614-9792
target.com

We're all familiar with Target. It's a great place to get clothes, a gallon of milk and a toaster oven. It's a one stop shop, but don't get sucked in by the dollar bin! Browse a great selection of men's and women's suits from great brands including Converse One Star, Merona, Mossimo and Xhilaration.

The Varsity Shop

277 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 646-4466
thevarsityshop.com

Established in 1954 by Vincent C. Secontine, Jr., a former football coach at Birmingham High School, The Varsity Shop has been family owned and operated ever since. They stock sporting goods and team apparel for the local schools. If you're looking for a Speedo you're on the right track.

jcpenney

31510 Gratiot Ave
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 296-2907
jcpenney.com

With close to 200 women's and 70 men's swimsuits available in store, jcpenney is pretty much guaranteed to have a style and fit for you. Brands include Arizona, Nike, St. John's Bay and more. Find an even greater selection online.

The Gap

27482 Novi Rd
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 349-3544
gap.com

Ladies looking for understated fashion swimwear should head to The Gap in Twelve Oaks West in Novi. Guys might want to call ahead since they carry limited men's swim trunks.

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