2008: A stylish year in review

How great was '08?

By Tara Tyson, Special to Metromix

A new year’s arrival is as good an excuse as any to do a little wardrobe update, but before you purge the closet of all your murses, check out our list of what to keep and what to drop as your sashay into 2009. Yeah, we know about the murse collection.

First up: Sidecut swimsuits

The pro: Perfect for skinny minnies, ladies who really love their love handles and swimwear manufacturers trying to save a buck on fabric.

The con: Not perfect for most people. Sucking in the front of your tummy all day on the beach is hard enough.

The verdict: Stay in '08.

Price: $99. Buy it here.