Swimwear Styles

There are a number of swimwear styles available in the market. Swimwear has involved through a number of (types and) styles over time. Experts recommend different swimwear styles for women of different shapes and sizes. There is no one fits all formula when it comes to swimwear styles. Choose a swimwear style keeping in view your body type can help enhance the best parts of your body and underplay weaker ones making your body look more proportionate and beautiful.

Retro style swimwear gained popularity in the 1950’s. Saying retro style swimwear was the 50’s style swimwear would not be wrong. Retro style swimwear refers to one piece swimsuits that have an attached skirt. Retro style swimwear is one the sexiest types of swimsuits since covering up can be almost as sexy as or sexier than revealing skin. If you have heavier thighs or a large bum retro style swimwear is just what the doctor ordered for you. However, if you are a fashion fanatic you would want to know that retro style swimwear is not very in nowadays. Irrespective of their popularity most swimsuit designers and swimsuit retailers carry retro style swimwear. Thus, make sure to browse through various retro style swimsuits to make sure you are buying the right one.

Bohemian style swimwear is another very common and popular type of swimsuits. Bohemian style swimwear usually includes a tank top and a conventional panty style bottom. Bohemian style swimwear previously had loads of embroidery. However, thankfully we have gotten over the laden with embroidery phase and now get bohemian style swimwear that has little or no embroidery. Like other bohemian (and gypsy) clothes, embellishments and embroidery is a key to bohemian style swimwear. Embellishments on bohemian style swimwear include various things such as sequins, jewels, metallic threads, exotic coins, and beads. Embellishments add a little something extra to a bohemian style swimsuit and can make it look classier and more expensive. Designers of bohemian style swimwear also recommend wearing a lot of accessories to complete the look. These among others include thick chunky bangles, a large number of bracelets, large hoop or chandelier earrings, one or more chains etc. Cleverly chosen swimsuit cover-ups can also help enhance your look making you look completely bohemian or gypsy. The latest trend in bohemian style swimwear is that it is becoming looser. Bandeau style swimwear is also gaining popularity nowadays. Bandeau style swimwear includes strapless bathing suits that have pleats in the middle. Bandeau style swimwear is available in various varieties including halter style tops in which you can tie the straps in any way you wish (such as spaghetti and criss cross etc). Bandeau style swimwear is best suited for women having a large bust a not very well defined waist line. It helps their body look more proportionate and gives a definition to the waist line.

Other swimwear styles include various varieties such as one piece bathing suit, two piece bathing, thong style bathing suit, monokinis, microkinis, minikini, teardrop/oriental microstring, nanokini, picokini, femkini, , Brazilian bathing suits, Japanese bathing suits, exotic bathing suits, modest bathing suits, wet bathing suits (including opaque wet bathing suits, openwork wet bathing suits, see through when wet bathing suits, translucent wet bathing suits, transparent wet bathing suits, etc). Irrespective of the swimwear style you prefer, it is vital to take proper care of your bathing suit. Following are some suggestions for making your bathing suit last longer. Never wash and dry your bathing suit in a washing machine. Hand washing your bathing suit with a mild detergent after every wear can help prolong its life. Try not to dry your bathing suit in the sun and protect it from chlorine (put it swimming pools) because it tends to damage both the fabric and color.