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Karla Colletto Grommets Swimsuit

Classic Designer Black One-Piece with Hardware Decoration

Karla Colletto brings a classic black one-piece to the world of high-end fashion with this Grommets swimsuit. There are no prizes for guessing where the Grommets got its name. Gleaming silver hoops pop against the classic black fabric. This is a blend of nylon and xtra life lycra spandex and elastane, an addition which helps the swimsuit last. As well it should for the price! There'…

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Floral Swimsuit with Plunging Neckline

Insight invites us to fall hard for its Dream Lover swimsuit. The design is certainly romantic, with warm yellowy roses set against a dramatic black background. The plunging neckline brings some contemporary contrast to the classic print. Adding ruffles or lace would have been an obvious pairing for the feminine pattern, but by choosing a stronger neckline Insight's ensured it…

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New Study Reveals UK Swimwear Habits

British women are wearing more on the beach, with most opting for one-pieces over skimpy bikinis. The United Kingdom's popular discount website MyVoucherCodes recently polled nearly 1500 Brits aged between 18 and 30 on their shopping habits. Two-thirds of the women said they intended to take a beach holiday this summer. A little more than a third of the women said they'd wear a bik…

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Blue Zebra Print Square Neck Swimsuit

Gottex shows its wild side with this African inspired Madagascar swimsuit. This is one of Gottex's most dramatic swimsuits. If the label's mattes seem too tame for you, you’ll likely love the clash of stylized zebra print with tribal patterned trim. We've seen Gottex offer a few patterns before, but they were much more traditional than this bold design. Whether you think it's to…

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Cute Overpriced Novelty Swimwear

If we're to believe the hype, mermaid tail swimsuits are set to become the next best thing. The unusual 3-Fins swimsuits, designed by Canadian mom Monika Naumann, feature a "Mono Fin" for swimming. Of course that tail's probably going to make it awkward to actually get to the water, but it should make the fantasies of many little girls come true. Perhaps most worrying is that the 3-Fi…

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Flower Decorated Asymmetrical One-Piece

Kenneth Cole has fun with flowers with this Flor-e-scent Swimsuit. Its name suggests this swimsuit might blind you, but that's a bit misleading. It's available in a bright passionfruit purple hue, but in black it's almost sedate. Rather than referring to neon colors, its name pays tribute to the soft flowers that decorate the swimsuit's top. The color you choose is so important he…

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Green Retro One-Piece Bathers

Mara Hoffman takes us back to the 70s with this playful Macrame Swimsuit. Despite the decade's fashion enjoying a style resurgence, the market hasn't been flooded with macramé. That’s to this swimsuit's advantage, because it appears fresh rather than a fashion follower. Its unusual looks will probably deter girls who like to play it safe though. It shows an awful lot of skin, a…

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Green Fringed One-Piece Swimwear

Tori Praver brings a little Navaho flair to a classic one piece with this Luna swimsuit. The Luna takes its cues from the label's Kelly swimsuit, but its long fringing sets it apart. I love the way this decoration emphasizes the curve of the plunging neckline. The detail draws attention to the area, which is probably just what you want when you're wearing such a low-cut swimsuit! The d…

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Bold Cut-Out Black One-Piece

Mara Hoffman makes a strong style statement with this Beaded Rays swimsuit. The swimsuit designer needed to do something to elevate a black one-piece above the pack, and she's certainly delivered. The Aztec inspired cut-out panel underneath the bust is very bold. The intricate beadwork draws the eye and makes the swimsuit feel especially indulgent. I worry whether the tiny bead…

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Colorblocked Ruched Swimsuit

Tori Praver's jumped on the colorblock bandwagon and delivered this on trend Marilyn swimsuit. It's ironic that its name recalls one of our most iconic beauties of yesteryear, because its styling screams 2012. Personally I'd prefer a more vintage approach. The green body and purple bandeau style bust clash a little too loudly for me, although it's a matter of preference. I also wo…

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Smocked Plunging Teal One-Piece

One-pieces have a reputation for being a safe swimsuit option. But Tori Praver shakes things up with her sexy Kelly. There's nothing pedestrian about the Kelly. From its plunging neckline to its Brazilian style bottom, it's designed to show plenty of skin. While nothing too scandalous is revealed, you'll need to feel confident about your body to pull it off. It also looks its best i…

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Jewel Embellished Cut-Out Black One-Piece

Badgley Mischka proves that one-piece swimsuits can sizzle with this sexy Portofino style. It might be made from classic black fabric, but there's nothing basic or boring about this swimsuit. Cut-outs show a little skin from below the bust to the belly. Nothing too scandalous is revealed, but these details will get the minds of hot blooded men racing! A wide stripe running down the…

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Nautical Striped Shirred Bandeau One-Piece

Its name might make us think of vampires and werewolves, but the Twilight Stripe is no passing fad. The nautical stripes of this Tommy Bahama swimsuit are instead likely to stand the test of time. This swimsuit isn't just about longevity though. The sweet blue and white striped finish is fun and flirty. We've all been told that horizontal stripes make us appear wider, but by keeping t…

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Colorblocked Tankini Style One-Piece

It’s called the So Faux, but there's nothing fake about this one-piece from Miraclesuit. The So Faux gets its name because its colorblocked design makes it appear like a tankini and briefs. However this is actually an optical illusion; it's just a simple one-piece. The tankini styling is a bit of a gimmick that I don't think adds much to the design. But it's a conversation starter,…

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Simple Blue Purple One-Piece

We've admired Carve Designs bikinis and board shorts, but with the Montecito we see what the label can do with a one-piece. The classic design we've come to associate with the brand is still there, but something doesn't sit quite right me. Or perhaps it doesn't sit quite right on the model. And if it doesn't look good on the model Carve's chosen to show off its wares, whatever will it loo…

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Loose Fitting Black Tankini Style One-Piece

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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Australian Fashion Company Makes Star Wars Swimsuits

Australian fashion house Black Milk Clothing has turned a cease and desist letter from Star Wars mastermind George Lucas into a lucrative business opportunity. The small label made waves when it released swimsuits bearing the images of Star Wars robots R2-D2 and C-3PO. George Lucas lashed out at the firm, and it halted production of its Artoo and Threepio one-pieces. What hap…

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Red Ruffled One-Piece Bandeau Bathers

Miraclesuit adds a splash of Spanish flair to a classic bandeau swimsuit with the Flamenco. Soft rows of ruffles criss-cross across the top of this swimsuit, highlighting its familiar sweetheart neckline. The frills make the Flamenco feel very feminine, as well as enhancing the bust. If you're petite the ruffles will add volume, and if you're curvy they'll draw attention to thos…

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Kaleidoscope Print Black One-Piece

A splash of color ensures this basic black Delaunay swimsuit from Gottex stands out in a crowd. Warm pink, violet, and fuschia hues burst from the side of this one-piece like a fractured kaleidoscope. It's really striking, although like so many prints I wonder whether it'll date after a few seasons. I'm hopeful it may endure though, as it goes its own way rather than following trends…

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Blue Paisley Printed One-Piece

Tommy Bahama serves up all the glamour of Spain with this figure-flattering Seville swimsuit. Its paisley print might not be authentically Spanish, but it makes this simply designed one-piece so eye-catching. In bold blues and green the pattern attracts attention, but unlike so many loud prints this one shouldn't date. Paisley has been around since the 1880s after all, so I woul…

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Figure-Flattering Ruched One-Piece

Kenneth Cole flatters our figures without compromising on style with this Once a Cheeta swimsuit. This one-piece cuts a striking figure with its ruched front and cheeky cut-out back. The saturated turquoise color is fun and youthful, although it's also available in black or purple. Either way, the swimsuit helps girls with a variety of body types look their best. The ruched finis…

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Retro Glam Convertible One-Piece

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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Stylish Eco-Friendly Bikinis & Swimsuits

Ruth Ferguson's Olga Olsson swimwear label creates sustainable bikinis and one-pieces inspired by the natural world. The British designer worked in Cuba, Africa, Central America and Brazil before returning home. Her global travels and the beauty she saw along the way informs the swimwear designs. In fact, her swimwear is still made by a small atelier in Rio de Janeiro. The glamo…

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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…

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Plus-Sized One-Piece Underwire Black Bathers

Fantasie ascribe to the theory that the simplest things in life are often the best with this Bahamas swimsuit. At first glance it appears like so many other black bathing suits, classic but unremarkable. There's a little pleating around the bust and some ties at the brief section, but they do little to really excite us. However it's what Fantasie does with this traditional swimsuit…

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Green Stripe Keyhole One Piece

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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Colorful Retro Cross-Back One-Piece

Make a splash on the beach with this bold Ogee Swimsuit from Trina Turk. There's certainly no ignoring this retro one piece. Its bold red, orange, pink, and purple hues really pop against the swimsuit's bright white fabric. The seventies are the decade of the moment, so a pattern like this is right on trend. I'm less enthusiastic about the oversized golden medallion which is strateg…

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Black Figure Flattering Pleated One-Piece

Miraclesuit thinks you'll believe in miracles after you try its Avanti swimsuit. The label claims you'll appear to drop ten pounds just by slipping it on! On the surface this looks like a fairly unremarkable swimsuit. There are no prints, no applique, and its black color is as basic as you can get. The pleating adds a bit of interest, but it's still not enough to really elevate this swi…

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Sporty Green Team Swimming One-Piece

Dolfin's created a swimsuit for serious athletes with its Chloroban swimsuit. Chloroban is an advanced type of polyester renowned for its flexibility, soft, comfortable fit, and endurance. It holds it shape over several seasons wear, and its colors stay true, even if you're swimming in chlorinated water during the off-season. That longevity is a real advantage for water babie…

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Ruffled Floral Print One-Piece

Indulge in New York City style on the beach this summer with this Madison Avenue Swim Dress from Nanette Lepore. There's an awful lot going on here, perhaps too much. Yet Nanette Lepore's conviction and commitment to her design vision somehow makes this overembellished style work. The ruffles and rosettes along the bustline and shirring across the body may not impress minimalist…

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Cute Fruit Print One-Piece with Bows

Nanette Lepore embraces its feminine side with this Cote D’Azur Cherry Swimsuit. This whimsical white swimsuit is covered in sweet cherries. This fruity pattern is probably too cutesy to appeal to everyone, but I love the personality it brings. I'm not quite as sure about the jaunty bows that decorate the plunging neckline though. While they help us maintain a little modesty, t…

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Plunging Red Solid Swimsuit

Nanette Lepore challenges the notion that a swimsuit needs to show a lot of skin to turn heads with the Marseilles. It makes sense that this swimsuit is named after a coastal city in one of the world's most fashionable countries. It's got a real catwalk appeal that we don't often see in swimwear. Its bold red body is treated with a waffle-like texture for an extra kick. The wide white tri…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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'…

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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…

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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…

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