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Up Your Bikini
By
Vanessa Lausch
Anyone who has been on the fashion scene for
even a small amount of time knows that the bikini has undergone an
enormous amount of transformations in its 60-year history. The
bikini began in 1947 as “smaller than the smallest swimsuit in
history” (as it was subtly advertised through skywriting). While the
original bikini was certainly smaller than the traditional
maillot-style swimsuits that were popular in the 1940s, fashion
designers have certainly taken the term “small” to heart in the last
six decades.
Such designers have worked endless innovations
on the traditional triangle top and full bottoms that originally
defined the bikini. For example, the thong bikini has been
miniaturized to such an extent that it is a wonder there is any
fabric left at all. While the introduction of the tankini to the
swimsuit fashion scene briefly refreshed and revitalized the world
of the bikini, even this new type of bikini may soon begin its entry
to the graveyard of retired swimsuit styles.
Given the
explosive nature of the bikini’s birth into the fashion world, is it
now doomed to enter its golden years quietly and without pizzazz?
For fans of unique swimwear everywhere, the answer to this question
is a definite and resounding no. While there are only so many
innovations to be taken with style and cut (before there is no
fabric left to work with), the sky is the limit for what can be done
to enliven the current bikini with accessories and extra garnishes.
Below you can find a brief list of some of the best ideas for
jazzing up tired bikini style.
Belted Bikini: Reminiscent of
James Bond beauties, the belted bikini has a sense of retro
sexuality that is undeniable. From international model and actress
Ursula Andress’s first debut of the belted bikini in Dr. No to Halle
Berry’s replication of the style in Die Another Day, the belted
bikini has retained a connotation of incredible sexiness and style.
New belted bikinis for the upcoming summer season indulge a sportier
look on the traditional belted style. In addition, scarf belted
bikinis are hot for the summer season and fresh off the Italian
runways. Regardless of the person wearing the belted bikini or the
implied connotation, a fun or sexy belt on the hips of a bikini
bottom definitely jazzes up tired bikini style.
Ruched
Tankini: Despite being on the market for three or four years, the
tankini is still one of the newest innovations to hit the swimsuit
scene and has quite a bit of potential for jazzing up bikini style.
One of the newest and best ways to wear a tankini is to invest in a
ruched tankini top. The ruching will allow for alternate lengths on
the tankini top (a must for women with either long or short torsos),
as well as add a unique style factor to a traditional tankini top.
Ruching also helps to slim the overall appearance of the body by
defining the waist.
Bedazzled Bikini: One of the most
exciting trends of the latest summer season (and in past seasons) is
a bedazzled bikini. Fashion designers have added all kinds of
glitter, jewels, and other fancy extras to bikinis to spice up the
old bikini style. Feel free to pair a bedazzled bikini with some
jeweled flip-flops to really add fun, eye-catching extras to your
swimwear style. A bedazzled bikini not only jazzes up tired bikini
fashion, it also allows you to sparkle on the beach or at the pool
with flair.
Tie-front bikini: Any extra details added to the
bust portion of a bikini top are generally recommended. The bust is
one of the most attractive parts of a woman’s body, and drawing
attention toward the bust has the added benefit of drawing attention
away from less desirable body characteristics (like the hips or
thighs). With that said, a tie-front on a bikini top definitely adds
a level of fun and excitement to bikini style. Besides adding a
level of sexy flair to a traditional bikini top, a tie-front also
allows small-busted women to lift and shape their breasts to
increase the perceived size of the bust.
With all of these
fun, new innovations in bikini fashion, there is simply no reason
for the bikini to retire into the swimsuit hall of fame just yet.
With a little bit of style and some added extras, you can turn your
tired bikini into a unique, eye-catching swimsuit
creation.
Vanessa Lausch is a writer and fashion editor
for More Swimsuits, an online retail site with plenty of swimsuit
styles and information. Check out http://www.moreswimsuits.com/ for your newest
swimsuit or bikini.
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