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Swimsuits can be skin-tight or loosely fitting and range from garments designed to preserve as much modesty as possible to garments designed to reveal as much of the body as possible without actual nudity. They are often lined with a fabric that prevents them from becoming transparent when wet. Some of the main trends include fun prints, 50s-inspired (including one-piece suits) and bright colors (Ashlee Simpson was recently spotted poolside wearing a bright yellow bikini). However, be careful because these trends may not work for your taste or body type, so feel free to try bathing suits that go beyond these trends. Swimsuits come in all shapes, sizes, colors and styles.

Half coverage to the fanny include the men’s and women’s Rio swimsuits. Three quarters coverage to the fanny include the men’s and women’s bikini bathing suits.

Swimsuits are designed to cover intimate bodily areas of men and women, subjects that have changed during different eras. Men's swimsuit styles are swimming trunks such as board shorts, jammers, speedo style briefs, thongs, g-strings or bikini . Swimsuits are designed to be worn on the smaller sizes so you may want to order one size up for better coverage.

Women’s competitive swimsuits range from basic tank maillots to full-body suits. Many serious competitors use the full-body swimsuit style to take advantage of the specially designed texture of the fabric. Women's and junior's designer bathing suits have often been reduced to plain solids and unflattering fits in the mainstream industry.

Swimmers generally try to reduce frictional drag by shaving the hair off their body or by donning ultrasmooth suits. Because water is so dense, swimmers expend more than 90 percent of their energy just trying to overcome fluid resistance.

Swimming in the nude. That sure would solve my swimsuit problem and be more pleasurable. But, public pools go by our judeo-christian heritage of nudity being sinful/evil. Swimming is probably the sport that requires the least amount of equipment, and subsequently has seen the least amount of evolution in equipment.

Swim-sters swim diapers, trunks, and sets are specifically designed to take the place of traditional diapers during water activities. Swimming in a chlorinated swimming pool is effectively equivalent to soaking your swimsuit in bleach for a couple of hours. Needless to say, this is hardly a practice that encourages the durability and color-fastness of your swimsuit.

Swimsuit shopping can be stressful even if you have two healthy breasts. After mastectomy surgery, you may find it even more of a challenge.

Women with an inverted shape (their top is wider than their hips), should choose a two-piece with a skort or shorts. This will help balance their top and bottom, making them look more proportional. Women love to wear bikinis, men love to look at women in them.

Swimming is a wonderful exercise that keeps you healthy and fit throughout your pregnancy. Specially designed maternity swimwear is available in the market for you to enjoy swimming. Swimwear, cover ups, shorts, t shirts, and comfortable shoes in breathable fabrics are ideal for resort wear to take you through daytime activities aboard a cruise ship or at the beach. Casual resort wear styles should be comfortable and relaxed to wear. Swim laps in a chlorinated pool? No problem, try chlorine resistant and UV ray resistant suits.


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By: Sandy Klocinski

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I am packing my bags for a trip to Costa Rica and realize that all of my bikinis... well, they just don't look good on me. So I do what any thirty something would do, I go online to begin my search for the perfect bikini. There is no doubt that there are a lot of companies out there so I began plucking through the list. In my search I came across an interesting company that was founded by a Brazilian woman who was going to college in the States and was frustrated by the bikinis she was seeing. So she did what any frustrated woman would do- she started her own bikini company and is now in charge of one of the fastest growing micro and Brazilian bikini companies on the internet. I recently sat down with Ana, the founder of Look Swimwear, in a coffee shop in Miami Beach to find out more about her, Look Swimwear and the search for the perfect bikini...

Thank you Ana for agreeing to take some time out of your busy schedule- can I ask you to tell us more about why you started Look Swimwear in the first place?

Ana: "[laughs] Yeah, I was I guess not unlike most woman in that I was always frustrated when it came time to go on a trip or head to the beach- I would get into this "bikini panic" because it was impossible to find a bikini that not everyone had, was cute, sexy- really the perfect bikini. I was not used to this feeling at all, I grew up in Brazil and down there the beach and bikinis are really part of the culture. Brazilians love to show off and spend time with their friends and family on the beach. So long story short, I was always around the environment and definitely interested in swimwear fashion and bikinis so this frustration got the best of me- I started Look Swimwear."

I have heard you often reference the "perfect bikini"- can you tell me more about what you mean by that?

Ana:" Well the perfect bikini is really one that has everything that all of us women look for. It has to be well made with high quality Lycras, fashionable, unique enough so that every lady on the beach is not wearing it and most importantly has to reflect who you are. Bikinis and fashion go hand in hand and are really an extension of our personalities so the perfect bikini pulls in all of these components into a small package... [laughter]"

Small for sure... For our readers who aren't familiar with your bikini lines how do you describe them?

Ana:" I think the best way to describe them is that all of our bikinis are small, sexy, stylish and fun. We market ourselves as a purveyor of micro and Brazilian bikinis and that is in my mind exactly what we are. Anyone can sell bikinis but Look Swimwear is a purveyor because we take so much pride in our design, workmanship, materials we use and service- and we do not take this commitment lightly either. I am always talking to our customers to make sure that we are exceeding their expectations from beginning to end. I think that is one of the things that make us so successful. Consumers these days are very demanding and have high expectations. But, they also are loyal to the companies that they trust and serve them well so I guess our huge growth is a vote from our customer base really."

Look Swimwear is now one of the fastest growing micro bikini companies, what plans do you have for the coming season?

Ana:" Lycras, prints and cuts are always changing is all I will say. I cannot tell you what we are going to do but I will say that you will love our new ideas and that we will not loose focus on who we are- a sexy bikini company. My direct staff and our employees are some of the most talented and creative people I have ever known- they are really the backbone to what Look is all about. So when you work with talented and creative people then only good things will come of it so that means more sexy bikinis for all of you ladies to wear and for the guys to enjoy."

So how do men come into Look Swimwear equation?

Ana:" Well they are really the reason why we all want to wear sexy little bikinis and show off. There is nothing better for a woman's confidence than her knowing that "she still has it". Don't get me wrong, a confident woman does not need someone else's approval to have a strong sense of self but showing off , having fun and getting attention is such a rush and is good for all ages... [laughs]"

What would you say to some of the women out there who have never worn a micro or Brazilian bikini before?

Ana:" They should try it out for sure and get away from those boring suits that cover up everything. I go to beaches all over the world and am still amazed at how some people can say that what they are wearing is a bikini. I can tell you that wearing a smaller bikini is a lot of fun but definitely not made for the family reunion. We have so many women and couples buy from us when they head out for couples vacation or even for the boat, pool or where ever. It's a huge confidence booster to catch the guys looking out the corner of their eyes and the bikinis are really comfortable too. Its funny, ten years ago thong underwear was just catching on with the masses and now look around, everyone is wearing them. I am not saying that micro and Brazilian bikinis are going to take over the traditional and conservative bikini but the market is growing like crazy and women all over the world are catching on. I guess it really comes down to if the woman has a little devilish side of her that likes to show off or break the rules. If she does then I would say go for it and try it out- we have not heard any complaints yet."

Well thank you Ana for sitting down with me and telling us a little more about your company. So many of my friends have asked me to do a piece on your company and I am really happy that I could meet you.

Ana:" My pleasure Jessica I enjoyed it".

Look Swimwear Ltd is a purveyor of high quality Micro and Brazilian bikinis. They have offices in Miami Beach, New York City and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For more information on Look Swimwear you can call their Miami Beach offices at 1.305.735.3792 or request more information at info@lookswimwear. The Look Swimwear online Micro Bikini Shop can be found at www.lookswimwear.com .


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By: Jessica Miller

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Girls, nobody's body is perfect. Swimsuits can highlight what you believe are your imperfections or draw attention to your best assets. A flattering swimsuit makes the most of the proportions of a woman's figure. It's all about a careful mixing of color, print, and the right lines and silhouette. Ron-co.com offers an unrivaled selection of swimsuits, providing more than 1000 brand name products directly to consumers throughout the USA. If you're looking for a designer perfect figure flattering suit that guarantees a perfect fit and at great prices, you've come to the right place.

Here are some tips on how to choose the right woman's swimsuit for you.

Use the Power of Prints. Prints can also trick the eye and have an impact in how you look in a bathing suit. If you're self conscious about being too thin, look for a figure flattering swimsuit with a bold, exciting print in bright colors. This applies to both one piece suits and bikinis. If you're heavier and want to play down your size, you can still wear prints but choose a smaller one with a dark background and less contrast. This tends to have a slimming effect. You can use the color block concept here too. If you have a boyish upper body but carry a little too much around the hips, choose a swimsuit with a bold, graphic top and a simple, dark bottom. Prints have the power to subtly alter the way your body parts look in a swimsuit.

Choose one-pieces if you are overweight, especially in the stomach area. These swimsuits are designed to smooth out sagging skin as well.

A bikini is going to make you feel uncomfortable. Wear swimsuits that emphasize your best assets. If you are hourglass shaped, most bathing suits will likely flatter you. If you have large breasts, choose a suit with a supportive top that offers good cleavage without looking trashy. If you are proud of your butt, go for a skimpy bottom.

Put on a monokini if you are pear shaped, meaning that your thighs and behind are larger than your bust and waist. That is the one-piece that has parts cut out of it. It is designed to make your torso look longer and draw attention to your waist, rather than the bottom part of your body. Wear a triangle-shaped top if you have very small breasts. This can come in the form of a bikini top or or part of a one-piece. Most come with padding and can create the illusion of a larger chest. Wear a swimsuit that emphasizes both your chest and butt if you are apple-shaped, meaning that there is not a big difference in size between your chest, waist and bottom half of your body.

Try a Brazilian-cut bikinis bottom or a suit that's padded or has a push-up bra. Summer adventures at the shore or aboard a cruise call for a fashionable swimsuit, one that's good for sunning beachside and lounging poolside.

The styles and color combinations are extensive, so check out a few brands before you make your final selection. Choose a one-piece or a cropped top and trunks when your plans include a little swimming, body surfing or pool games. These styles offer the most flexibility for more active leisure activities. Think about a bandeau, tube top or strapless one-piece when shoulder tan lines are a concern. Many come with a detachable strap, a built-in bra or light padding in the cups.


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When a woman wants to be a sexy, she should try beach mini skirts.

Beach mini skirts are shortened versions of skirts, tubular garments that women wear around the waist. These mini skirts could be worn as a solo garment or as a garment that covers the bottom bikini. Beach mini skirts could come in peculiar shapes and eye-catching colors.

These are for women who like to be stylish and fashionable.

Beach mini skirts come in a variety of patterns, colors and styles. They could be like batik skirts. They could be like embroidered skirts. They could be like ruffled mini skirts or Hawaiian printed mini skirts. They could be skirts with tie strings that are usually worn by young girls. Young girls find these beach mini skirts cool. Some women wear beach mini skirts since they are shy about wearing a revealing bikini.

Beach mini skirts are made in many fabrics. These fabrics are usually fabrics that are soft and cozy to make the women feel comfortable. Some fabrics that are used for beach mini skirts are cotton, lycra, rayon, silk and nylon.

These are some beach mini skirts that women could wear.

One of the beach mini skirts that a woman could wear is called the Charlotte Solnicki Gauze Beach Mini Skirt in Navy. These beach mini skirts are made of cotton and should be hand-washed in cold water. They are about 12 inches in length. They come in the sizes XS, S, M, L and XL.

One of the beach mini skirts that a woman could wear is the beach skirt bikini bottom. They are low-rise mini skirts with short ruffled hems. They could come in the color resort pink.

These beach mini skirts are reversible. They are called the Reversible Mini Skirt. They have double snaps and Velcro flies. They have prints on both sides. The prints could be split leaves that are beige or solid blue or solid red or the sky.


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By: Meenu Sharma

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Choose the Right Bikini for Summer

In 1946, Louis Reard, an engineer - and a Frenchman, of course! - fashioned a two-piece women's swimsuit from 30 inches of fabric. Reard's rival in bikini design, Jacques Helm, was actually the first to create the iconic two-piece swimsuit of the 20th century. Helm called his design the "atome" in a nod to the smallest particle in the world known at the time. A marketing genius, Reard introduced his skimpy two-piece design five days after the United States began atomic tests in the Bikini Atoll and named it "bikini" to suggest that it would have the same explosive impact on society as an A-bomb.

The bikini is a women's two-piece swimsuit that covers the breast and groin areas. It was considered risqué when it first appeared in 1946, but the two-piece design was actually a throwback to very ancient times. Wikipedia cites the earliest form of a bikini appearing in the Chalcolithic Era (3500 BCE to 1700BCE). Bikinis appear in ancient Roman mosaics and murals, suggesting they were popular as swimming costumes among Roman women. Archaeologists have found Minoan wall paintings (circa 1600 BCE) showing a two-piece design very similar to the modern bikini, and women wearing bikinis appear on ancient Greek urns, ancient Sicilian floor mosaics, and statues from Pompeii.

Bikinis were accepted as mainstream swimwear fashion on the French Riviera long before being embraced by the public in the United States. The bikini was introduced to the U.S. in 1947, but its scandalous status remained in force well into the 1950s. Many American cities even passed laws to prohibit the wearing of a bikini in public. In 1957, Modern Girl magazine stated "It is hardly necessary to waste words over the so-called bikini since it is inconceivable that any girl with tact and decency would ever wear such a thing." American women didn't really jump on the bikini bandwagon until the late 1960s with the start of the so-called Sexual Revolution. Since that time, the bikini and its stylish variations have become the most popular swimsuit style in the U.S.

Because there are so many variations in bikini design, it helps to be familiar with the available styles before going shopping. Be aware, too, that your body shape and your level of self-confidence will also have an impact on the style you ultimately select.

 

Bikini Styles

The following bikini glossary provides basic descriptions of the many types of bikinis currently on the market.

String bikini - This classic, skimpy style features four strategically placed triangles connected by strings.

Tankini - A tank-style top and a traditional, string, or thong bottom.

Bandini - A strapless tube or bandeau top combined with a regular bikini bottom.

Camikini - A camisole top that will support larger breasts combined with any type of bikini bottom.

Thong - A bikini top with a bottom that covers the groin with a small piece of fabric connected by strings on the sides and between the buttocks.

Halter bikini - A top with a strap that circles the neck and attaches to the bodice combined with a traditional bikini bottom.

 

Micro bikini - A string bikini top with tiny triangles that cover the nipples and little more, with a g-string bottom.

Monokini - A skimpy bikini connected with a strip of fabric that runs from top to bottom or a bikini bottom worn without a top.

Sports Bikini - Worn by women who love sports, it features a top that is as supportive as a bra and a traditional bikini bottom.

Seekini - Any type of bikini that is "see-through" and usually can be worn only on certain beaches.

Bikini Materials, Colors, and Care

Armed with this knowledge of the most popular bikini styles, you can now move on to consider the type of material your bikini is made of, its color options, and the care it will require. The best selection of bikini styles and style options can be found by visiting a regular brick-and-mortar store or an online shop that lets you mix and match tops and bottoms for the best fit. The ability to combine tops and bottoms also lets you be creative in using solid colors and/or patterns to develop your own personal bikini style.

Bikini Grooming

And don't forget the all-important need to groom your bikini hair to match the type of bikini you plan to wear. Select grooming products made especially for the pubic area, so you won't suffer from ingrown hairs or rashes. Then you can be confident that you'll look your fabulous best in your new bikini!

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By: Bonnie Davis

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Some history

In all probability, since 1400 BC Roman and Greek athletes were used to dress costumes as much similar as the modern bikinis (This is well shown on frescos and findings of that historic period).

However, proper bathing suits (swimsuits) finalized to recreation and water sport activities, date back to the end of XIX century. Of course, speaking about women swimwear, they were one-piece swimsuits aimed to hide any sinuous, female shape.

On the contrary, modern bikini swimsuits, were created and introduced in the market by the Parisian engineer Lous Reard ( the word bikini derives from an atoll of the Marshall Islands).

Naturally this innovation on women’s swimwear outfit -with naked gluteus and belly-, provoked clamour and diffidence in United States, where only in the 50’s was definitely accepted and introduced in the market.

Italian manufacturing of women’s swimwear

Nowadays, after years of experience and style, the Italian production of bathing suits covers a big part of the business representing research, offer and purchasing volumes of swimsuit lingerie.

This is probably due to the great tradition, as well as in the sector of summer swimsuit fashion, also in the manufacturing development of the fashion clothing industry able to offer a trend and define fashion on a planetary level.

For a total globalization of swimsuit products, it is fundamental that those Italian Companies dedicated to the creation and development of summer swimwear, adopt advanced web technologies that will allow worldwide visibility and whole satisfaction of the sector demand.

For this purpose, Toscana Chiarugi offers experience and professionalism in the production and online sale of swimwear thanks to promotional investments and realization of a new online catalogue illustrating the whole new summer collection.

Chiarugi.com is a reference point on the web for swimsuit female and lingerie sale, being its users not only Italian but women in general, wishing to distinguish themselves by femininity and prestige.

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By: Michele De Capitani

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Let’s face it; you want to go to the beach not just to have fun in the sun but also to show off your "assets" to the watching men. Now, the thing is, when you go to the beach, you aren’t "the most beautiful" as what your parents always tell you. In fact, if you don’t make your bikini as unique as possible, you wouldn’t be able to get the men’s attention. Of course, we want to help you with your aims. And to give you ideas for the next summer, here are some of the most unusual bikinis we’ve seen around the world. Take your pens and notepads out and make notes while reading.

China is known for their great fabric artistry. Having said so, we’re not really surprised that they came up with a very unique bikini that isn’t just perfect for swimming, but is also very attractive for exotic dancing. Where else will you find a Hand Crochet Sexy Unique Bikini but in China? Yes, the entire bikini is made of crochet, and is the perfect application of Chinese traditional handicraft in the fashion world. Up to this date, this kind of bikini can only be found in China, so if you want one with the same idea, why don’t you ask your mom to help you out (if you know what we mean)?

If you think that the crochet bikini is still not enough to give you the amount of attention you want, there are bikini tops now (you’ll most probably find them in costume shops) that cover the boobs with palm-like cups. Some girls just love their busts being touched and perhaps they came up with this type of bikini top.

Another very unusual bikini that we’ve stumbled upon is the bubble wrap bikini. The logic behind this bikini is really simple. Shape those bubble wraps you get from appliances to bikini pieces (bra and panties). That’s how the bikini bubble wrap looks like, really. Just don’t complain, if the bikini gets uncomfortable and itchy after swimming.

So you think that monakiki (that one-piece bathing suit that out-sluts the bikini) isn’t attention-grabbing enough? Why don’t you try out one of those lettuce bikinis that PETA popularized and attract those vegetarian and earth-advocate hunks? Or if you really don’t want those too-clean guys, and you desire the hot geeky ones, there’s actually a Japanese photo voltaic laced bikini that puts out 5 volts by USB (just enough to charge an iPod shuffle) for you. Well, that is, if you can afford it and you don’t really want to swim.

But wait, there’s actually another bikini that’s odder than the ones we’ve mentioned above. Some women (the sexy ones, mind you), actually sport the "clad" in their weddings. Yes, you read that right, in their weddings, following the footsteps of Pamela Anderson. Those that have the guts wore this wedding bikini that’s just technically plain white bikini pieces with flowers in them. So, how does that look? The bikini-bride looks like an ordinary bikini babe in the beach except that she’s wearing high-heels and a vale. To be able to "feel" the oddness of this bikini, just imagine yourself as the corpse bride in a carnival. That’s it.

If you’re still not impressed with the unusual bikini items we’ve mentioned above, here’s what you can do: Wait until Uma Thurman wears another weird bikini in her next beach escapade. I’m sure her super low-cut and her granny swimwear are enough to convince you that her weird bikini collection (She has a really serious weird taste in bikinis) is worth the attention (the paparazzi are digging it).

You can search for it in Google. Or if the "Thurman collection" still isn’t weird enough for your taste (seriously, you need a psychologist), just follow what other celebrities do. In this option, you don’t need to wear unusual bikinis; you just need to do "accidental" nipple slips. Easy, isn’t it?


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By: Donald Varner

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