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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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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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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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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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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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…

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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…

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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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