La Blanca Ruff Stuff Bandeau
Classic Striped One-Piece Swimsuit
Don't let the vertical stripes scare you; this Ruff Stuff swimsuit from La Blanca is remarkably slimming.
We've all been told to steer clear of outfits decorated with such stripes, but you needn't have the model's figure to look good wearing them. The Ruff Stuff's stripes are relatively narrow, so they don't tend to add extra pounds. La Blanca knows this so it generously offers the R…No Comments
Trina Turks’ and Caicos Swim Collection
Capsule Line for Grace Bay Club Resort
Trina Turk has created a summery new capsule collection exclusively for the Turks and Caicos resort, the Grace Bay Club.
The new line, cleverly dubbed the Trina Turks' and Caicos Collection, features mix-and-match bikini separates, a plunging one-piece swimsuit, an ankle-length maxi dress, and a kimono-sleeved tunic cover-up. There are nine items in all, including halter-n…Becca Get Together Swimsuit
Sexy Black & White Cut Out One-Piece
Becca's created one of the sexiest one-piece swimsuits I've ever seen with the Get Together.
This modern swimsuit obviously takes its cues from the monokini, but its asymmetrical style makes it much more eye-catching. The white stripes draw the eye, encouraging onlookers to admire this swimsuit, and the body in it, from top to toe. It's also just as eye-catching from behind, wher…Jantzen Pretty Pin Dot Tank Swimsuit
Retro Red Spotted One-Piece
Jantzen helps us be pretty in pin dots with this sexy retro-inspired swimsuit.
I can imagine Mad Men's Joan Holloway wearing this one-piece on a Californian getaway. The swirling bandeau style bust, spotted finish, and cute ruffled hemline give it a real pin-up girl vibe. I love the eye-catching appeal of this red suit, but traditionalists may prefer it in black.
It looks like you n…Freya Supernova Bandeau Swimsuit
Sexy Belted Black One Piece
Freya looks to make the dreams of comic books nerds everywhere come true with this Supernova Bandeau Swimsuit.
I can't help thinking of the costume of a kick ass female superhero, or perhaps even a super villain, when I look at this bold swimsuit. We've got the clean lines, the obligatory belted accent, and the flashes of gleaming gold. All we're missing is some thigh high boots and pe…Miraclesuit Isabella Swimsuit
Figure Flattering Ruffled Navy Blue One-Piece
Turning water into wine, feeding a crowd of people with only a few fishes and loaves of bread, and reviving people declared clinically dead are all miracles. Creating a slimming swimsuit doesn't quite seem to be in the same league, but the folks from Miraclesuit are just as proud of their Isabella swimsuit.
I'm not sure whether this swimsuit will really make anyone look ten pounds li…Miraclesuit Utopia Swimsuit
Figure-Flattering Pin-Dot One-Piece Black Bathers
This Miraclesuit Utopia one-piece has a name that's tough to live up to, but the figure-flattering label does its best to deliver.
I rarely believe in miracles, especially in the consumer world, but this swimsuit is very flattering. I'm not sure whether it really gives the illusion of dropping ten pounds, as Miraclesuit claims, but its Miratex fabric does a great job of smoothing y…Tommy Bahama Pearl Swimsuit
V-Neck Halter Style Black One-Piece
Just like the gemstone that inspired its name, this Pearl swimsuit has the kind of classic styling that promises to endure season after season.
Tommy Bahama's taken a traditional black one-piece and given it a few fashionable and functional tweaks. A rhinestone studded metal O-ring near the bust adds just the right amount of sparkle.
That black fabric isn't as basic as it seems at f…Sheridyn Swim Launches New Collection
Australian Model Designer Releases Summer Swimwear Line
While fashion lovers in the Northern Hemisphere are feeling the chill, folks in Australia are getting ready to hit the beach. To celebrate the start of summer Down Under, model Sheridyn Fisher has launched a brand new swimwear collection.
Eight models took to the catwalk at Sydney's Piano nightclub to showcase the sexy new season Sheridyn Swim bikinis, one-piece suits, and beach…Gottex Katalist Swimsuit
Red Asymmetrical One-Piece Bathers
Gottex makes a dramatic shoreside style statement with this Katalist swimsuit.
I first admired Gottex's asymmetrical one-shoulder designs with the Rhythm, and I'm every bit as impressed with this new swimsuit. While the two styles are similar, the Katalist is much cleaner than its stable mate. The pleating across the bust is gone, replaced with a much smoother finish. The strap…Trina Turk Seductress Swimsuit
Sexy Plunging Neckline One-Piece
A plunging neckline and cheeky keyhole cut-out help this Seductress swimsuit live up to its name.
It's those daring details that help ensure this black swimsuit is anything but basic. The golden accent at the bust is also lovely, and the cross-over straps at the back make sure we look just as good departing as we do on arrival.
I appreciate the way Trina Turk has struck the balance betw…Splendid Bayside Swimsuit
Simple Sexy Black One-Piece Bathers
Splendid shows us the sex appeal of a simple swimsuit with the Bayside.
Its design is very basic, but its sexy cut gives it a bit of sizzle. The plunging neckline draws the eye while the backless rear ensures everyone will watch you as you leave. Its lines are very clean and sophisticated, but I wonder whether the design is too simple.
That's especially true of this basic black version.…Athleta Isola Swimsuit
Pink Patterned Halter-Neck One-Piece Monokini
Athleta's created a monokini for conservative beachgoers with this Isola swimsuit.
Monokinis typically reveal just enough to get a red-blooded man's pulse racing. However while this one has the familiar cut-aways, it doesn't have as much sizzle as the average. While it won't suit girls who love attention, the more reserved approach will make more self-conscious ladies feel mo…La Blanca Rainbow Coalition Bandeau Swimsuit
Colorful Twist One-Piece
La Blanca serves up an uncharacteristic pop of color with this Rainbow Coalition bandeau swimsuit.
Rather than the matte colors it typically favors, this swimsuit features a swath of rainbow hues. Strips of color circle the top portion of this bandeau and tangle up against one another at the twisted bust. The sunset hues look gorgeous together, and are tempered by the Rainbow Coal…Aloha Monokini
Classic Beaded Lime Green One-Piece Swimsuit
When a traditional monokini doesn't have quite enough sizzle, look to a monokini. This Aloha swimsuit is a classic example of the sexy style.
Aloha doesn't do a lot with the monokini here, preferring to let its traditional cut-outs speak for themselves. These show off plenty of skin, although thankfully it's not on our problem areas!
A thread of beads between the plunging neck line…Majestic Bettie Maillot Swimsuit
Classic Nautical Blue Striped One-Piece
Majestic give some nautical flair to the classic one-piece with this Bettie Maillot Swimsuit.
At its heart this is a very traditional one-piece swimsuit. The removable strap and ruching around the bust give it a bit of personality, but it's really a classic beauty. That's why I prefer the Bettie striped. In either red or blue, the pattern helps ensure this timeless swimsuit doesn'…Gottex Mystic Beauty Swimsuit
Metal Decorated Maroon One-Piece Swimmers
With just a dash of metal Gottex elevates the classic one piece from staid to sensational with this Mystic Beauty.
All too often designers focus on the body of their swimsuits and tack on straps as a functional afterthought. Gottex has reversed the trend here, keeping the body basic and playing more up top. Metal claws help to affix the soft double straps to the rest of the suit. Their g…Tommy Bahama Windsor Paisley Bandeau Swimsuit
Retro Print White One-Piece
Tommy Bahama gives a timeless swimsuit style some retro flair with this Windsor Paisley Swimsuit.
This bandeau style swimsuit is elegantly cut, and without straps for an extra bit of sizzle. White swimsuits always make an impression on the beach, but sadly they tend to reveal too much once you hit the waves. By patterning this one with a colorful paisley print Tommy Bahama maintain…Betsey Johnson Truth or Dare Swim Dress
Sexy Black One-Piece Swimsuit
Betsey Johnson reminds us that a black swimsuit needn't be basic with this sexy Truth or Dare Swim Dress.
This is one smoking little number, with its fitted body and flirty short skirt. I love the faint feathery texture on the dress, and the cute gemstone decorated bow on the side. It's all one piece, with the briefs built in underneath the skirt, so you can easily maintain a bit of modes…Athleta Twistini One-Piece Swimsuit
Solid Purple Twist Front Bathing Suit
Athleta brings a little flair to the classic one-piece swimsuit with this Twistini.
It's not hard to see where this distinctive swimsuit got its name. The Twistini features a flattering twisted front. It's such a simple idea, but it gives this relatively traditional swimsuit a real lift. Your curves will also get a boost with the removable cups in the bust and supportive underwire…Gottex Harmony Sweetheart Swimsuit
Black & White Tummy Control Tank One-Piece
Black and white hues work in harmony in this printed Gottex swimsuit with the same name.
I always appreciate the classic combination of black and white colors, but I'm less enthusiastic about the print. The abstract dot pattern is interesting, but it looks a bit dated. And if it's dated now, you can only guess how out of vogue it'll appear after a few summers. Of course if you don't care…Suno Vintage African Swimwear
Unique Sustainable Tribal Bikinis
Suno combines New York artistry with African style with its range of sustainable swimwear.
Max Osterweis was inspired to launch the label in spring 2009 following post-election violence in Kenya, an African nation Osterweis considers to be his second home. The violence threatened to damage the country's economy and industry, and Osterweis desperately wanted to help. He enlis…Tommy Bahama Cat Island One-Piece Swimsuit
Bandeau Style Animal Print Bathing Suit
Tommy Bahama walks on the wild side with this Cat Island one-piece swimsuit.
One-piece swimsuits are often conservative creatures, but the bandeau style on this one gives it a little more sizzle. It's amazing the way that removing straps ups an outfit's sex factor, but it really works here. It's sexy but not skimpy though; the rear has generous coverage and the neckline is also quit…L*Space One Love Fringe Monokini
Quirky Cut-Out Fringed Black Swimsuit
L*Space brings back its beloved fringe with this One Love monokini.
We first saw this bohemian accent on the label's Miss Mojave Stardust swimsuit. I enjoyed it there, but when paired with a loud Aztec print it was never going to suit everybody. The One Love is like the Miss Mojave Stardust's more classic cousin, a black monikini with complementary fringing.
Don't mistake the One Lo…Juicy Couture Lacy Layers Swim Dress
Girly Pink Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit
Swim dresses tend to be conservative affairs with long line skirts designed to hide a couple of extra kilos. But Juicy Couture bucks the trend with the Lacy Layers, a swim dress that knows how to sizzle.
If I didn't know better I'd swear this was a party dress. It certainly wouldn't look out of place at a nightclub, with its ultra short ruffled skirt and sexy shirred body. It appears fun a…Miraclesuit Aurora Swimsuit
Black Figure Flattering Swim Dress
It might not give the illusion of dropping ten pounds as its tag line suggests, but this Aurora Swimsuit from Miraclesuit will certainly help you look a bit slimmer on the beach.
Unlike most of the Miraclesuit range, the Aurora features a soft, skirted bottom. It's gentle and feminine, and also helps to hide a multitude of sins. Forget about stressing over cellulite or extra pounds;…La Blanca Jet Set Bandeau Style Swimsuit
Black Stone Accented Ruched One-Piece
Island hopping may not be on your agenda this summer, but you can look just as glamorous as the frequent flyers when you're wearing this Jet Set swimsuit from La Blanca.
It's rare that a basic black swimsuit catches my attention, but La Blanca's done enough to make this simple, timeless style more memorable. A band of glittering gemstones draws your eye to the charming sweetheart sty…Speedo Criss-Cross Swimsuit
Solid Teal Core Compression One-Piece
Speedo is best known for its practical, athletics swimsuits, but it shows it also knows a thing or two about fashion with this criss-cross one piece.
Shirred panels around the sides wrap around to make this matte-colored swimsuit much more interesting. The details are very fashion forward, and figure flattering too. They accentuate the waist so it appears much slimmer.
But this i…Volcom Stark Mark One-Piece
Black & White Striped Swimsuit
Volcom provides a conservative swimsuit that's every bit as sexy as teeny tiny bikinis with this Stark Mark one-piece.
This swimsuit is so striking, with its retro styled black and white stripes and elastic ruching. These gentle pleats are very flattering, especially if you're hoping to hide those hard-to-shed winter pounds. The halter-neck is the piece de resistance for me, th…Nautica Women’s Wide Strap Tank
Classic Black & White One-Piece Swimsuit
Nautica offers a swimsuit with more support than the average with this wide strap tank one-piece.
Nautica's done away with the traditional shoestring straps, preferring to trade them in for more substantial wide straps. These straps become an aesthetic feature in contrasting white, rather than simply a functional element. The classic combination of black and white is timeles…Gottex Atlantis Surplice One-Piece
Blue Splatter Paint Tummy Control Swimsuit
Gottex uses its blend of polyamide and knitted elastan as a canvas with this Atlantis Surplice swimsuit.
The blue splatter paint effect calls to mind artworks by Jackson Pollock or Damien Hirst. Different shades of blue and a splash of white are used to create a finish which looks summery and dynamic. The simple wraparound style of this one-piece swimsuit allows the print to do most…Calvin Klein Pleat Front One-Piece Swimsuit
Women’s Smoke Brown Swimmers
Calvin Klein forgets the trends and delivers something more classic with this Pleat Front One-Piece Swimsuit.
This is an elegant swimsuit, with just a handful of horizontal pleats across the bust and princess side seams to add interest and flatter the body. The style is so simple that it'll never go out of style, but on the other hand it also won't attract a lot of attention. If you pre…Betsey Johnson Let’s Polka One-Piece Swim Dress
Spotted Retro Yellow Swimsuit
Betsey Johnson's always been inspired by retro fashions, but she's rarely as blatant about her influences as she is here with the Let's Polka swim dress.
This cute polka dotted swimsuit could easily have stepped out of the 1950s. Its spotted finish and jaunty blue bow are very retro, but this is no mere fashion throwback. Vintage swimsuits were made from neutral conservative color…Tavik El Diablo Monokini
Sexy Ruffled Mint Green One-Piece Swimsuit
Sugar and spice come together deliciously with Tavik's El Diablo Monokini.
Monokinis are always sexy with their deep, plunging necklines and cheeky side cut-outs. But Tavik tempers this scandalous suit with a delicate mint green color and soft, feminine ruffles. It's as if these pretty accents are saying "I'm a good girl, really." The revealing suit tells us otherwise though, a…Spanx Woven One-Piece Halter Swimsuit
Blue Slimming Bathers
Women the world over credit Spanx for their sexy slender figures. Its body-shaping underwear revolutionized the lingerie industry, but the company didn't stop there. With swimsuits like this woven one-piece, Spanx is ensuring women can keep their famous figures in or out of the water.
The underwear is never going to get hearts racing, but Spanx's swimwear range just might. This…Ujena High Cut Double Strap Swimsuit
Sexy Yellow One-Piece Swimmers
Who ever said that one-piece swimsuits aren't sexy? Clearly they hadn't encountered this sizzling high cut double strap swimsuit from Ujena!
This swimsuit is cleverly cut to be both conservative, yet provocative. The high cut legs show off more skin than the average pair of bathers, but that's not likely to phase most of it. It's dramatic, but not very scandalous, especially with…Lands’ End Carmela Swimsuit
Long All-Over Control Slender Red One-Piece Bathers
We've all heard about the struggles plus-sized women face when shopping for swimmers, but what about tall girls? Lanky beach lovers also find it difficult to find one-piece bathers to accommodate their leggy frames. Lands' End has come to the rescue with its Carmela swimsuit.
The Carmela is available in several different fits for petite ladies, girls with mastectomies, and curv…Hello Kitty Swim Monokini
Red Cartoon Cat Patterned Cut Out Swimsuit
Who says Hello Kitty is just for kids? Hello Kitty Swim reinvents the popular Japanese cat for grownups with this sexy monokini.
Small images of this cartoon cat cover the traditionally styled red monokini. They give this swimsuit a really playful personality, which is both a blessing and a curse. I think the felines are small enough to avoid looking juvenile, but some beach goers m…Victoria’s Secret Magicsuit Swimsuit
Black Wrap Figure Control One-Piece Bathers
The snow is beginning to melt and we're all starting to anticipate warmer weather. While the idea of sunning yourself is heavenly, it can also be cause for concern if you've packed on a few Christmas kilos. Thankfully Victoria's Secret has come to the rescue with its Magicsuit.
I'm not one to believe in hocus pocus, but the lingerie specialists assure us this swimsuit has the stuff to…Gottex Coral Sea One-Piece Swimsuit
Conservative Patterned High Neck Plus-Sized Bathers
Gottex brings its signature fashion forward style to plus-sized beach lovers with this Coral Sea one-piece.
The high neck style makes this swimsuit look very stylish while still maintaining modesty. It's complemented by a keyhole cut out, which offers a glimpse of cleavage without showing off too much skin.
The abstract Coral Sea print is artsy and a little bit nautical. I like it…Gottex Rhythm One Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit
Asymmetrical Bandeau Aqua Bathers
Gottex makes a dramatic style statement with this asymmetrical Rhythm swimsuit.
Gottex abandons tradition for a more fashion-forward one-shoulder style. This wide strap is gently pleated, mirroring the soft shirring around the bandeau bust. The rest of the swimsuit seems fairly plain when compared to the top, but there are a few hidden benefits to be found.
You might assume tha…Karla Colletto Angles One Piece Swimsuit
Striking Retro Asymmetrical Mesh Swimmers
Be still my beating heart, for it has fallen hard for this Angles swimsuit from Karla Colletto.
It gets its name from the bold black angular lines which criss-cross over this asymmetrical swimsuit. The black color is picked up again in modern mesh panels, which provide a striking contrast to the vibrant electric blue base. Completing the Angles fashion-forward vision is the one-s…Miraclesuit Sonatina Rock the Croc One-Piece Swimsuit
Figure Flattering Animal Print Swimmers
I'm always reluctant to trust in anything claiming to offer a miracle solution, but when it's endorsed by the one and only Oprah Winfrey I have to sit up and take notice. The Sonatina swimsuit from Miraclesuit received just that honor when Lady O listed it as one of her favorite things.
This Rock the Croc swimsuit has a little bit more flair than the original Sonatina, but it hasn't lost…Tommy Hilfiger Above Board Swimsuit
Red One-Piece Bathing Suit
Channel your inner Baywatch babe in this sexy red Above Board swimsuit from Tommy Hilfiger.
This bathing suit is sizzling in its simplicity. A little gentle shirring below the bust, the discreet golden Tommy Hilfiger crest by the thigh, and the distinctive cross-back straps are the only embellishments. That might make trend conscious beach goers snore, but I see real value in tha…Nautica Wave Texture Ring Swimsuit
Striped Navy One-Piece Swimmers
Nautica makes a swimsuit for real women with this Wave Texture one-piece.
This swimsuit is very figure flattering as it's made from a unique blend of nylon, spandex, and lurex. This material has a snug but stylish fit, which tucks in all those problem lumps and bumps. The navy blue color is also a smart choice; dark shades are much more slimming than their lighter counterparts. And th…Torrid Plus Sized Zebra Halter Swimsuit
One Piece Animal Print Swim Dress
Who says plus-sized girls need to hide away in oversized T-shirts and sarongs. Torrid celebrates curves with this zebra print halter swimsuit.
If I hadn't known better I'd have sworn this swimsuit was a party dress. Its retro halter-neck style and wild zebra print make this suit a lot of fun, and flattering to boot. Halter neck styles lift the bust, making the most of curvy girls' nat…Farrah Fawcett Swimsuit Donated to the Smithsonian
See Star’s Famous Red One-Piece
The red one-piece worn by the late Farrah Fawcett in her 1976 poster, arguably the world's most famous swimsuit, has been donated to the Smithsonian.
Photographer Bruce McBroom captured the iconic image of a smiling, swimsuit-wearing Farrah positing against a striped blanket. A whopping 12 million posters were sold, and it’s likely that even more girls around the world copie…L*Space Miss Mojave Stardust One-Piece Swimsuit
Flamboyant Fringed Aztec Print Bathers
L*Space delivers a swimsuit with flamboyant flair with this Miss Mojave Stardust.
This isn't a swimsuit for shrinking violets, or anyone with a classic sense of style. But it is one of the more interesting swimsuits you'll spot on the beach, with its wild white hippie fringing and Aztec inspired print. Its shape is simple, but when you've got so much going on already you don't need an…Miraclesuit Oceanus Swimsuit
Well Fern-ished Leaf Print Figure Flattering One-Piece Swimmers
As I've gotten old and cynical, I've learned never to trust in miracle cures. However, this stylish Oceanus swimsuit from Miraclesuit makes me want to believe!
This swimsuit says it'll make any girl look ten pounds lighter in just ten seconds. That's a lofty claim, and it's difficult to say whether the swimsuit truly does deliver on the promise. But its gentle shirring does help to f…La Blanca Sweetheart One-Piece Swimsuit
Sophisticated Black Ruched Swimmers
La Blanca reminds us that modesty can be sexy with this classic Sweetheart swimsuit.
The suit gets its romantic name from its sweetheart neckline, a flattering cut which looks like the top half of a heart shape. This neckline gives way to gentle criss-cross ruching across the bust. These gentle pleats continue down the length of the swimsuit, effectively hiding any problem areas w…
