Ready or not, swimwear season is upon us (eek!).  The latest to-die-for swimsuits, though, have got us forgetting any pre-poolside jitters and praying for sunny day after sunny day. Cover up? What cover up! Show off that bod of yours in the latest runway swim trends—monochrome, ruffles, high-waists, and color blocking—but with our kind of price tag.

Monochrome
 
Chanel resort 2012 collection We love wearing black-and-white ensembles and accessorizing with bright pops of color, so why not do the same by the pool? Get inspired by the Chanel resort 2012 collection and pick up a black-and-white suit, but to make the look a little more fun, throw on your most colorful pair of flip-flops or a beaded, chunky necklace.

Photo: Courtesy of ASOS River Island Black Paco Cut Out Swim Suit, $49

Photo: Courtesy of Revolve Yamamoto Bold Bikini Top, $85

Photo: Courtesy of American Apparel Grid Print Strapless One-Piece, $45

High-waisted
 
Oscar de la Renta resort 2012 Go beach-retro like the models on the Oscar de la Renta resort 2012 runway with high-waisted bikini bottoms. We dig how the look provides more coverage exactly where we want it but is still super sexy.   For all-over glamour, top the suit off with a wide-brimmed hat and your biggest sunglasses.

Photo: Courtesy of American Apparel Micro Mesh Nylon High-Waist Brief, $26

Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21 Hibiscus Bikini Top and High Waist Bottom, $10 & $13

Photo: Courtesy of Victoria's Secret Gold-Trim High Waist Bottom and Bandeau Top, $34 & $44

Ruffles

Donna Karan spring 2011 The big, dramatic ruffles on the Donna Karan spring 2011 runway were the perfect touch to amp up an otherwise not-so-exciting suit. Get the look from one of the suits below and prove that yes, big girls can rock ruffles too!

Photo: Courtesy of Dillard’s Kenneth Cole Reaction “Ruffle-Licious” Bandeau Top & Ruffle Hipster Bottom, $44 & $46

Photo: Courtesy of Gap Gap Tiered Ruffled Bandeau, $25

Photo: Courtesy of Macy’s Lauren by Ralph Lauren Ruffled Tubini Swim Top, $28

Color blocking
 
Zero + Maria Cornejo spring 2011 Another trend that’s been all over our outerwear the past few months, color blocking, has transitioned right into swimsuit season. The  Zero + Maria Cornejo spring 2011 runway featured models in ultra-cool color-blocked suits, and more affordable brands have jumped on the trend (thank goodness!)

Photo: Courtesy of Pac Sun Billabong Kitty Combo Bikini, $87

Photo: Courtesy of ASOS Seafolly Color Contrast Halter Bikini Top & Bottom, $51 & $40
 
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters UO Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuit, $89