The one-piece has been making a steady comeback into the swim wear market and I couldn’t be happier! Though I own plenty of bikini tops and bottoms myself, there’s something about a well tailored and flirty one-piece that is so vintage and chic. And they are way more functional than bikini tops when it comes to swimming.
It’s set as one of the must-haves for summer this year and if you’re looking for a one-piece yourself, now is the time to shop and flaunt the ones you have! I recently bought a nice navy blue and white striped piece from Esprit at their latest store in Mid Valley.
Rather than the usual one-piece styles we’re used to, you’ll be seeing a lot more style and creativity injected into the necklines, straps, and overall designs. It’s incredibly refreshing!
According to a news source in New York, this season sees the one-piece finished with all kinds of on-trend prints, such as stripes, graphic and geometric patterns, plus animal-print designs. Flowers big and small will also be on the agenda, as well as tribal and abstract motifs. There’s sure to be something for everyone.
Another detail lifted from Fashion Week catwalks is zips, which were big news on the runway this year. These make a great way to change a swimsuit’s look, worn zipped up for an understated feel or unzipped to reveal a plunging neckline. In fact, necklines are seriously low in this season’s one-pieces, sometimes cut down to the belly button, and with added jewels bringing a glamorous touch to these revamped pieces.
Fashionistas will also find swimsuits finished with frills, another major trend in ready-to-wear collections, as well as sheer designs. Lace-up details and asymmetrical cuts, 3D effects, sexy cutaways, bows, ribbons and pleats will be coming to one-piece swimwear too.
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