What: Printed high-waisted brief

Where: American Apparel (various locations)

Price Tag: $30

Why: When life gives you lemons, pucker up and wear them to the beach. You’ll look lovely in these gorgeous high-waisted, lemon-print bottoms. The retro vibe and bold print are on point with all of the major trends from spring/summer 2012 runways. Wear them with a cropped T-shirt, a floppy sun hat, and tie-up espadrilles for cocktails on a friend’s boat or as peekaboo panties under a sheer sundress for a seaside stroll. Think Katy Perry or Dita Von Teese: curl your locks, paint your pout bright red, and rock cat eyeliner. American Apparel also sells a matching triangle bikini top, but try mixing and matching with solid brights to avoid looking too tart. Check out the adorable watermelon print too; woo-woo for watermelon!