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We rank shopping for a swimsuit right up there with finding the perfect jeans or white T-shirt — it's an a daunting task with seemingly endless options in sight. So we've narrowed down the list of places to shop for swimwear in New York City, highlighting a range stores that cater to different body types and varying budgets.

You'll find suits at these shops suitable for an afternoon at Sheep Meadow or a tropical vacation, so all you're left to decide is the important things, like whether to worth splurge on a designer name or what color one-piece will look best with your spray tan.

Scroll down to see 22 of New York City's best spots to buy swimwear (standbys like department stores and chains like H&M and Old Navy have been excluded) and don't blame us when you use up all of your vacation days on beach trips before August. Remember: inflatable pool toys not included.