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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Carve Designs takes inspiration from one of Australia's favorite beaches with the Bondi. But has it captured the charm of the Down Under break? As an Aussie, this design feels a bit flat to me. The muted colors are a far cry from the vibrant ones we see at the Sydney shore, and the designs do little to evoke the country. I'm not suggesting Carve Designs should have stooped to obvious moti…

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Carve Designs helps you dress up your swimsuit for coffee at a beachside café with this Seaside Skirt. The styling is simple, but it's made a bit more interesting with the addition of diagonal colored stripes. They might seem a bit busy for coordinating with your swimsuit, but the print actually matches Carve Designs other swimwear. It'd also work with most plain colored swimsuit…

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All too often rash guards look masculine and a bit boring. But Carve Designs shows us we needn't sacrifice style when we're being sun smart with this Sunblocker swim shirt. This rash guard is unashamedly girly, with its screenprinted coral pink accents and scrawling Carve Designs logo. Those clusters of tiny triangles are continued on the back of the rash guard, where I think they s…

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Carve Designs gives us a little more versatility than the average with this Cali convertible bikini top. Don't go expecting anything too dramatic though. The shoulder straps simply move from a regular to a criss-cross formation. Perhaps I expected too much, but these movable straps don't excite me a great deal. Personally I think a convertible outfit should offer two distinct lo…

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Carve Designs give us two board shorts for the affordable price of one with these Leilani surf pants. It sounds like a magic trick, but Carve Designs achieves the feat by making them reversible. One side has a fun, retro print with orange trim, while the other sees the print used as accents and the orange step into the spotlight. The choice of designs is smart; the plainer shorts would w…

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Carve Designs serves up some tropical style with these popping orange Palm Beach swimmers. I've never really thought of Carve Designs as trend setters, but the label impresses with the style of this swimsuit. The bandeau style top gives way to a modest, orange one piece. The key hole, with its beachy wooden ring, helps to make the swimmers just a little bit naughty. It's all very mode…

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Carve Designs chooses retro charm over contemporary styling with this Vancouver tankini top. This is a very simply designed tankini, with its rounded scoop neck and spaghetti straps. These straps cross at the back for a little extra flair, but it really is the prints that do all the talking. There are several to choose from, all classic in nature, from these tribal zig zags to colorf…

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Carve Designs channels retro surf style with this pair of Freestyle Women's Board Shorts. The simply styled board shorts feature a hibiscus printed waistband and plain toned legs. The minimalist design may disappoint some fashionistas, but I think it just makes it easier to coordinate with your swimsuit. This summery orange shade seems perfect for the season, but if you prefer s…

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