It seems we’re on the brink of full-fledged Spring, so it’s definitely time to find that one perfect bikini to rock all summer long (by one I realistically mean 3 or 4, obviously). I don’t think I’ve been so excited about something that I’m only sorta going to wear in public in a long time. Swimwear trends are normally pretty standard – less is more – with the changes year to year being pretty minimal. Spring/Summer ‘09 is letting everyone know we’re on a whole new tip here, and I freakin’ love it. Three words pretty much sum it all up: monokinis, one shoulder & neon, neon, neon! One thing I struggle with every year is that it’s hard to find a bikini that properly expresses my style; neon’s here to fix that in one fell swoop. I tried this look out on vacation a few weeks ago and had a friend promptly remark that I looked like I belonged in “a Kanye West video”. Kanye comparisons aside, this is a legit way to bring the street to the sand and I have never been happier. Next we get monokinis (surprisingly we may have to thank Paris Hilton for popularizing this look), which are a girl’s best friend. Those of us who are shuddering to think of a bikini in March should fear not; monokinis are flattering on almost all body types, provided you find the right one. Finally, for those who firmly want to be fly on the beach instead of just half-naked, we’ve got the one-shoulder look. I love this because it adds a bit of glamour and is pretty unexpected.
With pretty much every designer touching on at least one of these trends, we’ve got a lot of options ladies! One of the best brands to look to would definitely have to be Insight, for properly representing the neon look and offering some one piece options that are actually flattering.
Agent Provocateur brings the sex appeal with monokinis that range from good coverage to next to nothing; not to mention the pin-up-esque bows & polka dots on the bikinis that are my hands down favorites.
