Tankinis

Tankinis are swimsuits that give more coverage by combining a tank top and a bikini bottom. Like bikinis they are usually made of spandex-and-cotton or Lycra-and-nylon. Tankinis are usually preferred as they give a bit more coverage, sun protection and modesty while still being sexier than a full one-peice swimsuit, but will limit tanning. They are also a lot less likely to let anything pop out making them usually more suitable for beach sports such as volleyball. Tankinis were a relatively late invention in the bikini scene being only introduced in the late 1990s.

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…

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Swirly Two-Piece Swimsuit in Purple or Black

Just a shade short of a perfect bikini body and want to hide that little bit of excess? The forgiving tankini is always there for you. And this one in dark colors with a subtle allover print will be flattering on most body types. The Nikita Interesting Tankini is interesting indeed. I love the swirly, sort of sea-like print which is allover the top and present in a sort of waist-band trim…

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