This weekend might have been the first time you stepped out in a bathing suit since last summer.  How scary was that?  Here are some tips to boost your confidence a little from Glamour magazine:

1. Accessorize!  You’ll feel more comfortable wearing so little if you have a wrap or cute shirt.  A fun hat can draw the attention away from the lower parts of your body you’re not so happy to show off.  And, sunglasses will definitely help!
2. Get a fake tan.  Spider webs and cellulite look so much better in brown!  You’ll feel better because you’ll look healthier, too.
3. You don’t look as bad as you think.  One study shows that women overestimated the size of their hips by 16% and their waists by 28%
4. Keep in mind the average woman wears a size 14 swimsuit.  Just make sure it fits well, and don’t go swimsuit shopping after a big meal.
5. Outdoor lighting will be more flattering than dressing room lighting

 Keep these tips in mind, and you can concentrate more on having fun than having a cow over swimsuit season.