Miraclesuit fakes us out with this clever Fantastic Faux Swimsuit. It appears like a tankini with a matching pair of briefs, but it’s actually a one-piece! The Fantastic Faux is really a swimsuit for girls that want to cover up. If you're self-conscious about carrying some extra weight you might appreciate the loose-fitting tankini style top. It skims problem areas rather than…

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Despi looks to Moroccan bazaars for inspiration with its Casablanca bikini. At its heart this is a classic triangle string bikini, nice enough but ultimately overwhelming. It's saved from the doldrums by the intricate beading at the straps. The tiny earth toned beads create a chunky figure eight underneath the halter-neck tie. I'm not sure the gentle hues are the best match for th…

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Vix takes inspiration from the wilds of Africa with this Nepal bikini from its Hermanny collection. I appreciate that Vix has rejected obvious African motifs like animal prints and tribal markings. Instead its Nepal is much more subtle, with graduated earthy tones recalling the continent's desolate plains. The African inspired print is paired with Western influenced details…

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Ujena brings drama to the beach with this daring Le Cabaret Lace Bikini. This unusual swimsuit is one of the most striking I've seen in some time. Its pretty pale pink lace panels are undeniably feminine, and an unusual contrast to the bolder black nylon section. The skimpy top and daringly cut briefs only add to the Le Cabaret's sugar and spice appeal. While the Le Cabaret is a little b…

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Ujena shows that sometimes less really is more with this Red Hot Zebra bikini top. The label has many zebra printed swimsuits, but in my opinion this one makes the greatest impact. That might surprise you, as it's also the one that uses the classic animal print sparingly. It forms the wide band underneath the bust, and we see another flash around the shoulder straps. The briefs also fe…

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Briefs"> Briefs"> Jantzen offers sex appeal without the scandal with these Moroccan Mosaic Skirted Briefs. This skirted pair of briefs is very, well, brief! It's like the swimwear equivalent of a miniskirt, a mere strip of spandex-blended nylon that covers up the vital areas while showing plenty of leg. I'd hesitate to wear it if it weren't for the attached briefs. These bottoms maintain our modest…

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Jantzen's swimsuits regularly strike a chord with sun lovers, but even esteemed fashion houses can make a misstep. If the customer feedback is any indication, that's what's happened with the label's Sheer Me Up swimsuit. It's disappointing to hear the Sheer Me Up isn't up to Jantzen's usual standard, because its styling is amongst the label's most striking. The shirred body is so…

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Fantasie claims it's influenced by Spain, but I think someone should buy the swimwear label a map. With its bold bamboo print, perhaps this bikini should be called Beijing or Shanghai! No matter where it comes from, I like the way this pattern livens up this fairly simple bikini. I'm not always a fan of prints, as they tend to date swimsuits before their time. However in classic black a…

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Tommy Hilfiger delivers a clever trompe l'oeil with this Striped Swimsuit. It seems like this swimsuit is made up of a tankini and pair of navy blue briefs. However it's actually all one piece. The tankini style top is attached to the bottoms underneath, so you needn't worry about coordinating your outfit. Tommy Hilfiger's done all the hard work for you. Fashion purists say blue and…

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It might be named after the natural haven in the heart of one of the world's most fashionable cities, but this Central Park Bikini from Nanette Lepore is surprisingly low key. I'm used to Nanette Lepore bikinis seeming almost as if they've stepped from the world's fashion runways. There are always details for me to marvel over, and these accents tempt me to spend the big prices her swi…

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