How to Prepare to Look Hot at a Pool Party

Last Updated: June 16, 2022

Looking good at a pool party requires internal and external self care. With exercise and healthy eating, you can ensure that you are looking and feeling your best in your swimming suit. Secondly, skincare and personal pampering routines can make your skin, hair, and nails shine. Finally, planning what to wear ahead of time can minimize stress on the day of the event. Read on to learn more!

1

Prepare in advance.

When were you invited? Have you had enough time to prepare? How long? A month or two? This article will start with 28 days in advance.

2

Start using bronzers, or tan outdoors.

You want to have a natural glow but you don't want to have cheese puff legs. If you choose to tan outside, put on SPF 25 sunscreen and take advantage of the outdoors, and do some exercise while tanning.

3

Do crunches everyday to tone your body.

Ten a day should be enough. However, if you really need some toning, try ten crunches every 3 hours, if you can handle it! Don't do them directly after eating.
- You should also try dancing or other cardio. If you can, do about 20 crunches every 3 hours, and two hours of light-medium cardio a day!

4

Use face masks to rid yourself of blemishes.

Masks that include bananas, honey, yogurt, and/or avocado work well. Don't use anything that you might be allergic to. Wash your face correctly, and never apply too much makeup at a time. Exfoliate with sugar and cinnamon every night before bed to invigorate your skin, remove dead cells, and also, calm it down to improve circulation.

5

Whiten teeth with strips, or good brushing habits.

Crest 3D White toothpaste is recommended for whitening teeth and removing harmful bacteria. Any whitening toothpaste will work well, though. .

6

Prepare your outfit.

Buy towels, a sexy bathing suit, vibrant beach bag, matching flip flops, glossy sunglasses, appropriate sunscreen, and anything else that you might need for the party. It's better to have it all on hand.

7

RSVP.

If possible, do this 10 days in advance of the party. Call the host and let them know that you'll be there so that they can start preparing for your gorgeous presence.

8

Start using lotion everyday.

Start this at least 7 days before the party. Jergens and Aveeno are the best. Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly is another intense moisturizer that can be used on elbows and knees, or any other particularly dry areas. They use natural ingredients and really revitalize your skin so that it glows and shimmers!

9

Start eating healthy meals.

Fruits and vegetables should start becoming a huge part of your meals. Also, try to drink as much water as you can, as it makes your hair and skin look healthier and gives it that natural glow. It also makes your hair grow longer faster.

10

Get your nails done!

Wait until about 2 days before the party to do this. You can do them at a salon if you can afford it, or at home if you're good at it. Pick colors that provide a good contrast to your skin color, and match your bathing suit and flip flops!

11

Pamper yourself.

Do this the day before the party. You need to remove all unwanted hair, either by waxing, or shaving with a good lotion. Deep condition your hair with Suave, Tresemme or Biolage. Exfoliate with cinnamon, sugar and lemon juice. Wash thoroughly, and then go to bed about 10 hours before you have to be awake.

12

Eat well on the day of the party.

Choose only healthy foods, such as a fruit smoothie for breakfast. For lunch, perhaps a healthy sandwich and orange juice.

13

Take care in getting ready.

Look in the mirror as you're getting ready. Put on your bathing suit, and then moisturize your skin. Apply some beach-like and preppy makeup, and then put on a cute little cover-up. Don't apply too much makeup. You want to aim for that natural look. If you don't want to wear a cover up, here are some other options:
- Short-shorts, a summer halter, and low wedge flip-flops.
- A micro-mini (cotton or terry cloth), graphic tank top, flip flops.
- A terry cloth mini dress, and flip flops!

14

Style your hair in a cute way.

Pull it up into a messy bun, accessorize with a thin headband. Leave it down and natural, pull it back in a thick band, just find some style to make it look beach-like and natural! Remember, you're most likely going to go swimming so don't spend too much time on the details.

15

Head out for the party about 30 minutes before.

When you get there, find your friends and enjoy your efforts!!

Community Q&A

Question

How do I do this in one day?

Community Answer

Eat healthy food so you won't appear bloated, take a bath, shave, and moisturize. Get plenty of sleep and be confident!
Question

I am in 5th grade and I want to impress my crush. Someone else who likes him will be there too. My mom won't let me buy a bikini, what can I do?

Community Answer

Be yourself and don't worry about the other girl. Try to talk to your crush for a while about his interests. Don't worry about your swimsuit, just be confident!
Question

I have to impress my crush. I wear glasses and I look good when I have glasses on, but not when I take them off. What can I do?

Community Answer

If it's a pool party, get yourself some cool sunglasses! Also, I suspect you look just fine without glasses; you just aren't used to seeing yourself without them.