When 'Shoulders' and 'Sexy' Collide: Meet the Racer-Front

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Meet your shoulders' summer lover: The racer-front. Like a bib top for the beach, the style rides high in the front and skimpy in the back, with a universally flattering scoop in at the clavicle. Tan lines are your biggest challenge here, but if you get a chest burn on day one of vacation, a racer-front is a damn practical choice for day two. Check out fifteen takes on the racer-front, including bikini tops, sets, and one-pieces from the likes of Beach Riot, Lisa Marie Fernandez, and even Forever21.

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