Choosing Swimwear and Beach Wear
As with all areas of clothing and fashion there is no shortage of choice when it comes to swimwear and beachwear for women. For the woman who might be a little self concious of their torso then the once piece swimsuit is an all time favourite, but she needn't sacrifice style simply because she's not wearing a bikini. Similarly, a one piece suit might be the beachwear of choice for the larger lady. Some of these swimming costumes now contain control wear panels whcih squeeze and support 'problem' areas and when combined with the use of colour and patterns they can help to make the wearer look a size or two smaller than they actually are. If a one piece costume is not your preferred choice then there are several other types available to you and we describe these options below.
The bikini has been around for about seven decades now and can be stylish and flattering. The bikini top provides modesty and support and may have shoulder straps or be strapless. The bikini bottom may be a discrete pantie type garment or a more revealing thong type which leaves little to the imagination. Thong bikini's are popular among younger women while increasing age appears to bring with it an increased amount of material as women choose something more modest and discrete to cover the more initmate areas of the body.
In recent years the tankini has appeared on the clothing rails of swimwear stores. It's a two piece item but the top is more like tank top and not at all like the usual bra top of bikini. Again, this is perhaps more popular with women who want to reveal less skin but who also enjoy wearing something a little stylish. It also means that they can mix and match tops and bottoms and buy one or the other instead of buying another bikini.
Visit our swimwear and beachwear section for some examples.
