Miraclesuit Camilla Bandeau Swimsuit
Ruffled Ruched Black One-Piece
Miraclesuit shows some uncharacteristic fashion forward flair with this Camilla Bandeau swimsuit.
I wouldn't say Miraclesuit typically ignores fashion, but it's always seemed to care more about flattering our figures. That's an admirable goal, but here the label does it with style. The Camilla's made from the same innovative Miratex material we see on the rest of the range. It…No Comments
Seafolly Portofino Bandeau Bikini
Colorful Retro Swim Top
Bright colors and an eye-popping cut help this Portofino bikini from Seafolly stand out from the pack.
I was instantly struck by the combination of pink, purple, and black stripes. The hot pink hue is bold, especially as it's placed beside strong black. However the muted purple shade tempers both stripes somewhat, ensuring the Portofino is head-turning without seeming overdone…Jantzen Heritage Bandeau Bikini
Red Ruffled Swim Top
Ruffled bikinis are a dime a dozen, but the unusual placement of its frills helps Jantzen's Heritage Bandeau Bikini stand out.
I love what Jantzen has done with its soft ruffles. By restricting the flouncy fabric to just one side of the bandeau top, Jantzen's made its Heritage feel very modern. I expected a more traditional approach from a swimsuit with such a classic moniker, but I'…Robin Piccone Hand Sewn Pleats Bikini
Stylish Green Bandeau Swim Top
Some head-turning pleats and an eye-popping color help this Robin Piccone bikini stand out from the pack.
I'm not sure whether the fashion house really sewed every pleat into this swimsuit by hand. Something tells me that it likely fell off the factory line for this price. However when a swimsuit is as well made as this one, perhaps it doesn't matter how the pleats got there. Their pre…Vix Betsey Bandeau Bikini
Classic Black & White Swim Top
Minimalist styling makes a big impression with this Betsey bandeau bikini top from Vix.
Some girls may find the Betsey's simple styling boring, but I think it's refreshing. Rather than blending into the background, this unpatterned, unruffled, unadorned swim top really stands out.
The bandeau has clean lines, with just a little pleating around the bust to add interest. The bold…Volcom Flower Affair Bikini
Feminine Rosette Decorated Pink Bandeau Swim Top
Volcom embraces its feminine side with this Flower Affair swim top.
This melon colored bandeau bikini top is exceptionally girly. The soft ruffle only runs along one side, but that's probably enough frills for most tastes. The large floral rosette in the center is another feminine touch. And of course, nothing says girly girl like a shock of sugary pink. The feminine effect is temp…Juicy Couture Miss Divine Bandeau
Navy Blue Gold Buttons Swim Top
Juicy Couture sets the style standard with this Miss Divine bandeau swim top.
The label's come a long way since its heady pink velour-loving heyday. These days the American fashion house is experimenting with more timeless colors and more fashion forward designs, and it's better for it. I love the restraint shown here, something we'd never have associated with Juicy Couture in th…Bikini Lab Love Story Bandeau
Handkerchief Style Floral Swim Top
Bikini Lab gets girly with this Love Story Bandeau bikini top.
We've seen many bandeau style bikini tops before, but never one quite like this. Bikini Lab calls it a handkerchief, and I can easily imagine that it's made with a large one! The floral printed fabric swatch appears to be casually wrapped around the body, yet its pretty pleats manage to fall just so. Some pretty ruching alo…Freya Flamingo Bandeau Bikini
Modern Floral & Polka Dot Curvy Swim Top
Freya makes floral prints funky with this Flamingo bikini top.
Its name is a bit confusing, as there's not a flamingo to be seen. Not even a lone pink feather graces this swim top. Instead we get a vibrant posy of poppies and sunflowers decorating the bust. The bold colored print clashes delightfully with the black and white spotted trim. It's a risky choice, and one that probably won'…Betsey Johnson Duchess Bandeau Bikini Top
Houndstooth Swimsuit with Ribbon Flower
Betsey Johnson's created a swimsuit fit for royalty with this Duchess Bandeau Bikini.
I can certainly imagine Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, swanning about the Seychelles wearing this demure swimsuit, her dashing Prince William at her side. Its gray houndstooth pattern is classic, and the perfect foil for the regal teal ribbon flower accent. Glittering rhinestones and…Trina Turk Nandini Bandeau Top
Indian Floral Print Black Buckle Bikini
A bold floral print and striking buckle help separate this Nandini Bandeau Top from the pack.
Trina Turk has done a lovely job of reinventing the classic bikini style here. Floral prints are ordinarily much softer than this one, but I think its strength works well. The vibrant colors and intricate details resemble the prints we'd see on an Indian sari. That Eastern influence helps m…Ella Moss Endless Summer Bikini Top
Blue Pin-Tucked Bandeau Swimsuit
There may be no endless summer, but Ella Moss promises you'll get wear year after year from this Endless Summer bikini top.
Despite its name, I don't expect this bandeau top will have an eternal life. Nothing lasts forever after all. But Ella Moss has ensured this swimsuit will survive several summers thanks to its superior craftsmanship and timeless style.
This bandeau bikini is m…Splendid Marcel Sweetheart Bikini
Striped Pink & Blue Bandeau Swim Top
Bold stripes help to dress up this simple but stylish Marcel bikini from Splendid.
Stripy patterns are timeless, yet they always seem to look on trend. The unexpected color combination of bright pink and navy blue makes these wide stripes seem very fresh. The casual tie in the center aids this cause, scrunching in the top for a relaxed, modern style.
The Marcel is made from a blend of m…Betsey Johnson A Tisket Bandeau Top
Red Gingham Check Bikini
Betsey Johnson appeals to vintage lovers with her A Tisket Bandeau bikini top.
I love the playful 50s housewife vibe of this swim top. Its red and white checked gingham takes us back to those golden years, and it's finished beautifully with some lovely accents. The delicate red blooms at the bust and white lacing along the cups give the A Tisket the right amount of feminine flair.
The b…Xhilaration Bandeau Swim Top
Budget Beaded Golden Bikini
Xhilaration channels island style with this golden bandeau swim top.
No one expects much for $14.99 these days. It'll buy a couple of meals at your local takeaway shop, a few fashion magazines, but rarely clothes of real substance. But funnily enough, that's exactly what you get with this bandeau top that punches well above its weight.
I'm really impressed by the attention to detai…Reef Nailed It Bandeau Bikini
Stud Decorated Ruffled Yellow Swim Top
Reef has created a great blend of sugar and spice with this Nailed It bandeau bikini.
The playful ruffle along the top gives this swimsuit a flirty, feminine feel. But that's tempered a bit with the smattering of nailhead studs. The metal is delicate so it doesn't look quite as dangerous as studs often do, but its presence ensures we know this swimsuit isn't strictly a good girl.
Or at l…Insight Gladys Bikini
Bandeau Halter Style Paisley Keyhole Two-Piece Swimsuit
Insight takes paisley print into the 21st century with this Gladys bikini.
Paisley was a 60s staple, but the metallic finish and black background used here ensures there's no hint of retro. That works well with the Gladys' skimpy design, which is far more revealing than any vintage swimsuit.
Modern misses will no doubt appreciate all the skin this swimsuit reveals. Its bandeau sty…Guess Black Tie Affair Bandeau Bikini
Conservative Classic Swim Top
Who says you have to go casual on the beach? Guess offers a more high class alternative to the average swimsuit with this Black Tie Affair bikini.
I can't help thinking of tuxedos and other classic evening garb when I look at this swim top. The classic black and white combo screams old Hollywood, while its black buttons wouldn't look out of place on a crisp evening shirt. It's a very clev…Ella Moss Cabana Bandeau Bikini
Striped Studded Adjustable Swim Top
Stripes and studs give this bold Cabana bandeau from Ella Moss some real style.
The diagonal stripes in vivid red and blue are the first element that draws the eye. But look closer and you'll see a smattering of brass studs along the border of this bikini top. Ella Moss chooses a mix of traditional round and boxy diamond studs here. If they were applied more liberally the various shapes…Insight The Be Free Bikini
Sexy Black Bandeau Two-Piece Swimsuit
Insight reminds us that basic black doesn't have to be boring with this sexy The Be Free bikini.
This bikini is so skimpy that it's almost scandalous, but if you've got the body for it, why not flaunt it? Beading at the center of the bandeau style top draws the eye to your curves, so don't be surprised if you see some men gawking. And if you want an extra boost, you can always add the removabl…Hurley Line Drive Bikini
Striped Blue Bandeau Style Swim Top
They say that horizontal stripes should only be worn by the skinniest of girls, but Hurley challenges the notion with its Line Drive bikini.
By gathering this bandeau style top in the center, Hurley makes its stripes more abstract, and much more flattering. Rather than making us appear wider than we really are, the brightly colored stripes simply help to attract the attention we'r…Rip Curl Escape Crochet Accent Bikini
Coral Red Bandeau Swim Top
In a sea of similar bandeau style bikini tops, a splash of crochet helps this Escape swimsuit stand out.
Most of us associate crochet with the end of the flower power area, but as with all things 1970s this intricate lace work is back in vogue. The crocheted panel is used to great effect here. It turns a fairly simple bandeau bikini into a head-turner, and gives it that retro feel that's s…Luli Fama Timbales Bandeau Top
Colorful Tribal Print Twist Bikini
Luli Fama goes tribal with this African printed Timbales bandeau bikini top.
Its vivid ethnic pattern makes the Timbales a real head turner. The twisted bandeau style is fairly basic, but its bright colors help to elevate it above the ordinary. Prints don't often work with a twisted style, as the details get obscured, but with an abstract pattern like this Luli Fama gets away with it…L*Space Aquarelli Bandeau Top
Blue Twisted Eco-Friendly Bikini
L*Space is a swimsuit designer that typically takes risks, but it plays things a little safer with this Aquarelli Bandeau bikini top. But there's more to this twisted style than meets the eye.
This bandeau style top is made from sustainable Sorona fiber, a soft material made with corn rather than petrochemicals. It takes less energy to manufacture and creates far fewer greenhouse…Kenneth Cole Bed of Roses Bandeau
Girly Pink Floral Bikini Top
Embrace your inner girly girl with this sugary Bed of Roses bandeau from Kenneth Cole.
It goes without saying that this isn't a swimsuit for anyone who isn't in touch with their most feminine of sides. Its shade of pink is so saccharine that diabetics probably shouldn't be near it, and its ruffled flower petals are equally frilly and frothy. It certainly won't suit everyone, but I don…Rip Curl Lovin Ya Bandeau Bikini Top
Bold Retro 80s Colorblock Swimsuit
Rip Curl clearly expected us to swoon when it named this bandeau bikini top the Lovin Ya. It might have been an arrogant move by the surf brand, but it's still got my heart skipping beats!
Yes Rip Curl, I am "lovin ya" work here. This bold purple, pink, and black colorblock design recalls the fashions of the 80s, making it simultaneously retro and right on trend. The black halter-neck st…Reef Roca Loca Sweetheart Bikini Top
Striped Beaded Bandeau Style Two-Piece Swimsuit
With bright acid colors and a unique cut, Reef’s Roca Loca Sweetheart has the stuff to make a few hearts melt.
The combination of vivid blues, greens, and yellows is a little bit trippy, but also perfect for warm weather. These complementary shades make traditional striped design seem like something a bit more special. The vibrant hues are picked up again in the beads which add fla…L*Space Sunkissed Bandeau Bikini Top
Red Bow Accented Swimsuit
L*Space brings some retro flair to swimwear with this Sunkissed bandeau bikini top.
The traditional bandeau style is jazzed up with a sexy bow. What I love most is that L*Space doesn't rest on its laurels. Turn it around and you'll see the gorgeous plaited detail on the back. I'm not sure how comfortable this chunky weave will feel against your skin, but boy it looks good!
I do worry abo…Guess Lolita Bandeau Bikini Top
Denim Look Spandex Reversible Bow Swimmers
Guess puts sex appeal first with this sizzling Lolita Bandeau Bikini Top.
Thankfully this swim top isn't as juvenile as its name suggests. The bow is fun and flirty, but no one will mistake you for an underage nymphet while you're wearing it. The dark denim-looking spandex gives the bikini a bit of attitude, while its exposed seams make it very fashion forward.
It's not our only look t…Eco-Friendly Kelly B. Tizzi Cut-Out Swimsuit
Bright Yellow, Fair Trade One-Piece with Bandeau Top
Eco-friendly fashions usually call to mind itchy fabrics that come in some variation of the color biege. But this hello-sunshine-yellow Kelly B. Tizzi Cut-Out Swimsuit is anything but.
The fabric is made from bamboo and an organic cotton/spandex blend so the swimsuit is just as fitting as any other would be.
The neck-strap is removable as well if you would prefer a bandeau look. Th…DKNY Copper Bandeau Bikini
Glitter Floral Two Piece Swimsuit
Sparkle by the beach or pool in this DKNY Copper Bandeau Bikini with a glittery floral print.
Tropical flowers and leaves in vivid hues of red and turquoise pop on a copper background with glittering threads throughout. The medium size print compliments the classic proportions of this suit.
The top provides decent coverage in a bandeau style with a knot at center for a flattering…Isaac Mizrahi for Target Striped Swimwear
Pink Mix & Match Bikini Tops & Swim Bottoms
Isaac Mizrahi is on his way out at Target to spend more time on his namesake collection and his position at Liz Claiborne, so now is the time for fans to snap up pieces of his low-priced line. If you haven't got an Isaac swimsuit in your collection yet, may I present these pieces from his pink striped swimwear collection.
Several tops and bottoms are available for mixing and matching, in…Marc by Marc Jacobs Ruffled Bikini
Strapless Paisely Print 2-Piece Swimsuit
A little bit boho, a little bit Lolita, this ruffled bikini from Marc by Marc Jacobs definitely stands apart from sex-bomb or athletic swimwear on the beach.
Ruffles and a twee paisley print make the suit soft and girlish, but there's something undeniably sultry about its barely-there proportions.
This suit may look sweet and innocent, but you'd better have a killer bod to pull off…Tibi Nashota Tie Bandeau & Brazillian
Strapless Print Bikini
Since designer Amy Smilovic's Tibi collection will be opening Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami tomorrow night, it seems only fitting to feature something from her colorful Summer/Fall 2009 Swim Collection.
The Nashota Tie Bandeau top and Brazillian bikini bottom are perfect if you're starting to get tired of this year's bikini. The two piece is a little bit differe…Topshop Sunburst Bandeau Bikini
Colorful Print Bowtie Two-Piece Swimsuit
We may be a bit late for the Fourth of July with this red, white and blue bikini, but splashes of purple and orange keep this suit swim-ready all year long.
A classic bandeau bikini top with a bow tie at center, a string halter strap and traditional bikini bottom, this is a silhouette every beach babe should have in her bikini wardrobe. The bust has a flattering shape for small to medi…Melissa Odabash Jessica Bandeau Swimsuit
Strapless Gold Studded Cut-Out One Piece
The beach is generally a pretty, preppy stomping ground and there's not a lot of swimwear out there for more rock and roll styles. But this glam, gold-studded strapless suit from Melissa Odabash is chic and stylish and a little bit edgy. Great for girls who aren't into stripes and flowers, but are sick of basic black.
This may be a one piece, but there's not a lot of room to hide flab, es…
