: Choose tops that transition easily from the poolside to other social settings, such as a one-piece swimsuit styled as a bodysuit with wide-leg pants.

Have a story about a college pool party gone wrong? Share your cautionary tale in the comments below—what did you wear, and what did the Dean say?

This is non-negotiable. Glass breaks in the water (expensive drain repair). Cotton soaks up water and drags swimmers down (liability nightmare).