Summer Ready: Bathing Suits for Your 4th of July Getaway

Summer is just getting started! Everyone loves a good bathing suit and a fun BBQ, so why not celebrate a favorite summer holiday in style? The 4th of July is nearly here and Lincoln Square is home to stores with summertime beach party essentials, like stylish shades and swimsuits. Check out the shops below: 

Banana Republic (1976 Broadway at 67th Street): Shop a number of bikini styles in bold summer colors like lime and bright orange or swim trucks with fun fruit patterns. 

Century 21 Department Store (1972 Broadway at 66th Street): Shop designer swim suits for men and women at a discount and come away with stylish sun hats and beach bags too. You can also pick out sandals and designer sunglasses! 

Zara (1963 Broadway at 66th Street): Choose from some very modern one piece styles and patterns for women, including one shoulder and deep neck cuts. You may also find a pair of chic sandals and beach scarves. 

Lululemon (10 Columbus Circle & 1928 Broadway at 64th Street): Stop in for a number of high-waisted bikinis and one piece bathing suits for women and trunks for men. 

Gap (1988 Broadway at 67th Street): Shop simple styles and colors for both men's and women's bathing suits. 

Brooks Brothers (1934 Broadway at 65th Street): You can pick up a pair of swim trunks for men in various patterns. 

Hugo Boss (10 Columbus Circle): Stop in to find a pair of brightly colored designer swim shorts for men. 

J.Crew (10 Columbus Circle): The store offers patterned swimwear with matching patterned cover-ups for women. 

H&M (10 Columbus Circle): Choose from several low-cost styles of men's and women's bathing suits as well as cover-ups and summer accessories including beach hats. 

Michael Kors (10 Columbus Circle): Shop sleek two piece and one piece styles in classic solid colors like white and black. 

Plus, stop into H&M, Century 21, or Gap to find stylish and fun children's bathing suits, too. The whole family will look great!

You can also update your shades at Morgenthal Frederics (10 Columbus Circle) or Solstice Sunglasses Boutique (10 Columbus Circle). Head to either to pick out some summer-ready, brand-name sunglasses for both men and women in cat-eye, aviator, or wayfarer styles. At Morgenthal Frederics, you can make your sunnies prescription, too. You can also find some sporty sunglasses at the New York Running Company (10 Columbus Circle). 

Shop around Lincoln Square for summer's best look at the beach for your 4th of July celebrations. Be sure to visit all of Lincoln Square's shops and businesses to stock up on the latest summer styles! Check out our Neighborhood Guide for a full look at all of our local stores.

Photo credit: J.Crew