Chances are that pool party invite you just got has you mentally vetoing everything in your closet.

We all want to feel our best by the pool.

Ask yourself if the swimwear you havelooks faded or has started to pill.

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After all, droopy bottoms are perhaps the best reason to go bikini shopping.

There are more vital questions you should ask yourself beforedeciding whether or not to buy a new swimsuit.

Keep scrolling to learn more about what you should be thinking before hitting the store.

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That’s why it’s important to consider the activities you’ll be participating in at the pool.

“You should think about what you want to do in the suit.

Swimsuits For All designers Stephanie Ivulic and Kate Blodgett noted toTeen Vogue.

Many retail stores choose to hold their biggest swim clearance sales in September, according toBusiness Insider.

So is it time to buy a swimsuit?

Only you know the answer to that.