It Figures! puts practicality first with this Batiki swim top. This tankini is far from fashion forward, but its vivid floral print has a certain charm. The brightly colored blooms are complemented by a rainbow hued beaded tie. It's all pulled together with bold black trim. It Figures! has a solid base here, but it hasn't done a lot with it. Its shoestring straps are classic, but not e…

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Tommy Bahama takes a classic approach to floral with this Aquarelli tankini. This swim top looks like it might have been handpainted by a watercolor master like Renoir or Cezanne. Its floral print is dreamy if a little bit dated. I imagine the pattern will appeal to mature beachgoers, but young things may prefer something more vibrant and modern. Personally I'm glad to see Tommy Bah…

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La Blanca offers us support without the pesky wires with this Brighten-Up Tankini. Typically we rely on underwires beneath the bust and boning along the sides to hold us in and keep us in place. These additions are effective, but more than a little uncomfortable. So I was impressed to see La Blanca's offered the same amount of support without the ouch factor. Instead it relies on foam…

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All too often it seems that swimsuits are made with willowy young things in mind. So it's refreshing to see this plus-sized tankini top from Xhilaration. The generous bust with its built-in shelf bra works with the loose fitting body to create a swim top designed to flatter plus-sized women. It enhances what women with larger builds have, and skims over the flaws. It's a refreshing c…

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