This weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Western New York and at some point (hopefully) the weather will warm up enough for you to hop into a pool.

Swimsuit shopping can be one of the most difficult things to do. People come in all different shapes and finding a suit that works something can be a very daunting task.

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The good news is that there are places in Western New York that help make the swimsuit shopping experience a whole lot better.

From having tons of choices to having a staff that understands what you are looking forward to, these 5 places in Western New York will help make the summer swimsuit shopping experience just a little bit better.

Check out the Top 5 places to get a swimsuit in Western New York.

Ashley's (Formally Blum's)

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Lots of people gave the staff at Ashely's high praise for being helpful and Ashley's got high marks for selection.

Kohls

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The selection was a big factor when it came to Kohl's. Lots of people loved the choices the store offered

Old Navy

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Cute and flirty were just two words that described the swimsuits at Old Navy. Price was also a key factor for Old Navy making the list.

JC Penny's

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Selection and variety for different age grounds landed JC Penny on this list. You find a swimsuit for all ages

Land's End

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The Buffalo location is closed, but there is one open in Rochester. They offer a nice mix of styles.

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