To find the ideal swimsuit is not so simple. We suggest you to get acquainted with the “beach vocabulary”. It could help you with definition of the ideal one. Women beach fashion submits to one law. This law is sexuality. The main objective of the swimsuit is to emphasize sexuality. Designers return to beaches one-piece swimsuits, declaring that intrigue and style are not the last in this segment of fashion.
Swimwear Types
Swimsuits are divided into 2 types: one-piece and bikini.
Michael Kors Two-Piece Belted Bikini, $334.00
6 Shore Road by Pooja Bonita Bandeau Bikini Top, was $90, NOW $ 45
6 Shore Road by Pooja Bonita High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms, Was $96.00, NOW $48.00
There exist much more types of swimsuits. They are classified according to the shape of the bodice. Some types can be both one-piece and bikini. One-piece swimsuits are available in six basic types: mayo, bandeau, halter, plandzh, tank and swim-dress. Bikini, bandeau, halter, tank and open swim-dress are one-piece swimsuits models.
Clover Canyon Neoprene High-Waist Bikini Bottom, Was $88.00, NOW $44.00
Clover Canyon One-Piece Zip-Detail Neoprene Swimsuit, Was $255.00, NOW $127.50
The advantage of bikini is that they allow you to make different ensembles. Color, style,draperies and other decor only contribute.
Karla Colletto Swim One-Shoulder Gingham One-Piece Swimsuit, Was $276.00, NOW $138.00
Karla Colletto Swim One-Shoulder Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit, Was $285.00, NOW $142.50
Swimsuits Types
Bandini
Bandini is a kind of bandeau swimsuit: strapless top. The difference is that the bandeau bodice is longer and can reach almost a waist.
Jean Paul Gaultier Tattoo-Print Bandeau Two-Piece Tankini, Was $565.00, NOW $282.50
Lauren Ralph Lauren Twist-Front Printed Tankini Top, Reg. $87.00, Sale $72.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Lauren Ralph Lauren Printed Hipster Bikini Bottom, Reg. $43.00, Sale $35.99
Anne Cole Striped Twist-Front Tankini Top, Orig. $60.00, Now $41.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Anne Cole Side-Tie Swim Brief Bottom, Orig. $44.00, Was $33.00, Now $20.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
MICHAEL Michael Kors Bandeau Hardware Tankini Top, Orig. $86.00, Was $42.99, Now $31.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
MICHAEL Michael Kors Solid Hipster Bikini Bottom, Reg. $50.00, Was $41.99, Sale $24.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Bandeau
Bandeau swimsuit can be both bikini and one-piece. No straps on the bodice. There are options bandeau with thin straps extending from the center and fastened at the neck. The bodice can be effectively draped or represent the strap.
Clube Bossa One-Piece Bandeau Swimsuit, Was $540.00, NOW $216.00
Clover Canyon One-Piece Laser Bandeau Swimsuit , Was $275.00, NOW $137.50
Elizabeth Hurley Beach Carla Bandeau Bikini Top, $110.00
Elizabeth Hurley Beach Carla Bikini Bottom, $110.00
Carmen Marc Valvo Coast Garden Beaded Bandeau Bikini Top, Was $77.00, NOW $38.50
Carmen Marc Valvo Coast Garden Classic Bikini Bottom, Was $61.00, NOW $30.50
Lahco Rimini Bandeau Bikini Top, Was $125.00, NOW $62.50
Karla Colletto Swim Side-Ruched Gingham Swim Skirt, Was $235.00, NOW $117.50
Vix Swim Manteon Viviene Bandeau Bikini Top, Was $108.00, NOW $54.00
Vix Swim Manteon New Roller Bottom, Was $84.00, NOW $42.00
Zimmermann Linked Bandeau Bikini Top, $105.00
Zimmermann Linked Bikini Bottom, $70.00
HEIDI KLEIN Palermo Padded Bandeau Bikini Top, Was $135.00, NOW $67.50
HEIDI KLEIN Palermo Hipster Bikini Bottom, Was $120.00, NOW $60.00
Bikini
The most popular type of swimsuit. Bikini is the majority of one-piece swimsuits differing in absolutely small shorts and narrow bra with thin shoulder straps.
Missoni Mare Two-Piece Embroidered String Bikini, Was $840.00, NOW $420.00
Missoni Mare Two-Piece Floral-Embroidered Bikini , Was $775.00, NOW $387.50
Jean Paul Gaultier Two-Piece Sheer-Tie Striped Bikini, Was $295.00, NOW $147.50
OndadeMar String Bikini Top, Was $97.00, NOW $48.50
OndadeMar String Bikini Bottom, Was $78.00, NOW $39.00
OndadeMar Atlantic Deep Printed Bikini Top, Was $82.00, NOW $41.00
OndadeMar Atlantic Deep Printed Bikini Bottom , Was $95.00, NOW $47.50
Elizabeth Hurley Beach Belle Bikini Top, Was $101.00, NOW $50.50
Elizabeth Hurley Beach Belle Bikini Bottom, Was $101.00, NOW $50.50
Maya One-Piece Swimsuit
Classic one-piece swimsuit is called “maya”. Characteristic for Maya are attached shoulder straps and round, square or V-neck cut. Maya looks good almost on any figure and is suitable both for rest, and for sports activities.
Elizabeth Hurley Beach One-Piece Marilyn Swimsuit, Was $242.00, NOW $121.00
Lahco One-Piece Coco Halter Swimsuit, Was $245.00, NOW $122.50
Monokini One-Piece Swimsuit
Monokini is a swimsuit which is difficult to attribute to one or another type. It has deep cuts on the sides. The top and bottom of a swimsuit are connected by decorative elements.
Polo Ralph Lauren Crochet Illusion Monokini Swimsuit, Reg. $117.00, Sale $98.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Polo Ralph Lauren Crochet Illusion Monokini Swimsuit, Orig. $117.00, Now $69.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit
Another type of one-piece swimsuit is plunge. This swimsuit frank, sexy and helps to correct a figure visually. Plunge has deep cut in front and deeper behind.
Lazul One-Piece Shirred Plunging Swimsuit, Was $259.00, NOW $129.50
HEIDI KLEIN One-Piece Batik Halter Swimsuit, Was $275.00, NOW $137.50
Swimdress
Clothes for swimming. Approximately so you can translate the name of this kind of swimsuit. If we speak about an open swimdress, the top is likely to be halter, in closed – Mayo. The short skirt also will be present in any model swimdress.
Tommy Hilfiger Striped Belted One-Piece Swimdress, Orig. $130.00, Now $51.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Carmen Marc Valvo One-Piece Ruched Bandeau Swimdress, Was $133.00, NOW $66.50
Gottex Swim One-Piece Enchantment Bandeau Swimdress, $138.00
Gottex Swim One-Piece Tutti Frutti D-Cup Swimdress, $138.00
Tank
The tank can be one-piece swimsuit and bikini. A special feature of a tank is the presence of single cut straps. Most often the tank will also have the cups for a bust. Wide shoulder straps well support a breast and also the tank visually makes a figure slimmer. Open tank represents shorts and short top.
Karla Colletto Swim Perforated One-Piece Tank Swimsuit, Was $322.00, NOW $161.00
6 Shore Road by Pooja One-Piece Maya Swimsuit, Was $165.00, NOW $82.50
Tankini
Type of bikini swimsuit. The undershirt is a tankini top. The tank and tankini differ in top length, however to tankini usually refer tops both with wide and with narrow shoulder straps.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Paisley Smocked Tankini Top, Orig. $68.00, Now $39.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Kenneth Cole Reaction Paisley Bikini Bottom, Orig. $52.00. Now $35.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Calvin Klein Hardware Halter Tankini Top, Reg. $80.00, Was $71.99, Sale $38.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Calvin Klein Side-Tie Ruched Swim Skirt, Reg. $68.00, Was $59.99, Sale $33.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
DKNY Ruched Tankini Top, Orig. $82.00, Now $56.99 , EXTRA 15% OFF
DKNY Classic Swim Brief Bottom, Orig. $36.00, Now $24.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
NEW! Lauren Ralph Lauren Striped Halter Tankini Top, $93.00
NEW! Lauren Ralph Lauren Gold-Tone-Ring Hipster Bikini Bottoms, $55.00
Lauren Ralph Lauren Striped Halter Tankini Top, Orig. $87.00, Now $59.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Lauren Ralph Lauren Hipster Swim Brief Bottom, Reg. $39.00, Sale $32.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Lauren Ralph Lauren High-Neck Printed Tankini Top, Orig. $99.00, Was $68.99, Now $47.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Lauren Ralph Lauren Scarf-Print Swim Brief Bottom, Orig. $59.00, Now $39.99, EXTRA 15% OFF
Halter
Halter straps are fastened on the neck. In classic halter shoulder straps are wide, but also bodices with thin ties through the neck belong to this category. Swimsuit of this model can be one-piece and bikini: in both cases bodice looks the same. Halter perfectly supports the breast and a solid halter will also hide completeness of the hips.
Shoshanna Chevron Ring Halter Bikini Top, Was $101.00, NOW $50.50
Shoshanna Chevron Hipster Bikini Bottom, Was $96.00, NOW $48.00
OndadeMar Clear Water Bikini Top, Was $132.00, NOW $66.00
Shan Amanda Bikini Top, Was $225.00, NOW $112.50
Shan Amanda High-Waist Bikini Bottom, Was $135.00, NOW $67.50
Shoshanna Solid Halter Bikini Top, Was $99.00, NOW $49.50
Shoshanna Solid Bikini Bottom, Was $94.00, NOW $47.00
Karla Colletto Swim Lace-Up Halter Bikini Top, Was $170.00, NOW $85.00
Karla Colletto Swim Side-Ruched Gingham Swim Skirt, Was $235.00, NOW $117.50
Norma Kamali Halter Bikini Top, $175.00
Norma Kamali Ruched Low-Rise Bikini Bottom, $175.00
Elizabeth Hurley Beach One-Piece Marilyn Swimsuit, Was $242.00, NOW $121.00
Elizabeth Hurley Beach One-Piece Marilyn Swimsuit, Was $242.00, NOW $121.00
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