Banish bikini woes -- get a one-piece suit

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Bikini.

Three syllables that inspire dread in most women. Just whisper it aloud -- ‘bikini’ -- and it sounds suspiciously like a playground taunt from a sharp-boned, blond bully.

This season, just say no to the ordeal. One-piece suits are not only more merciless, but also much sexier. This Ralph Lauren racerback with a plunging neckline and girlish ruffle shows off the right amount of skin. It’s racy enough for a Bond girl, but tastefully suited to a mom too.

Better yet, it’s on sale for $129 at RalphLauren.com, reduced from $160.

There’s a cute matching cover-up, (see above left), for $59 too.