Swimwear Trends 2010

Summer is in full swing now and it’s a great time to enjoy being outside in the temperate whether. The hot months are just around the corner so now’s the time to think about what you’ll be wearing when you want to wear as little as possible. Hopefully, those occasions take place near a pool or beach In addition to kicking that New Year’s fitness resolution into high gear, take these 2010 swimwear trends into consideration when you’re preparing for the heat. Whether you’re shopping online or off, pick up one of these looks for an ultra-stylish summer.

BANDEAU TOPS
This style is a little bit retro, which completely suits the slightly ’70s vibe going on in 2010 fashion. The bandeau bikini is one of the most common silhouettes for swim that you’ll see this year. It’s the happy medium between sporty and sexy and creates a fun, youthful look.
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Milly Key Largo Bikini – $200 piperlime.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Diamond Stripe Bikini – $170 piperlime.com
Melissa Odabash Evita Bikini – $170 piperlime.com

Ella Moss Waldo Stripe Bikini – $118 piperlime.com
Juicy Couture Bandeau Bikini – $134 piperlime.com
Reef Santiago Summer Bandeau – Top $84 piperlime.com

The bandeau style isn’t limited to bikinis. One-piece suits can also be found with the bandeau shape built into them. A word to the wise (and otherwise well-endowed): don’t count on those little straps to give much support!

Reiss Stripe Ruched Front One Piece – $93.00 asos.com
ASOS Watery Leaf Swimsuit – $43.96 asos.com

MONOKINIS
The problem: you like to flaunt what you’ve got, but you aren’t so organized – i.e. you’re always losing one piece or the other of your bikini. The solution: the monokini! This sexy style shows as much skin as a bikini, but it’s one-piece status makes it easier to keep track of. These range from simply one-pieces with the sides cut out, to basically bikinis with the top and bottom connected by a string.

Reef Bogata Nights Cut-Out One Piece – $83.00 zappos.com
Billabong Crochet Lace One Piece – $118.36 asos.com
Xhilaration® Monokini Swimsuit – $29.99 target.com

ONE-SHOULDERED
Where there’s a trend in clothing, there’s bound to be that same trend in swimwear. This is definitely true for the one-shouldered silhouette, which has been going strong for a few seasons now. This one works especially well for swimwear, as it creates an almost strapless effect, but lets the wearer feel secure. A variety of interpretations allows you to be modest, or go all out and show plenty of skin.

Calvin Klein Cut Out Color block Swimsuit – $91.31 asos.com
Seafolly Goddess asymmetrical swimsuit – $105.00 figleaves.com
Emilio Pucci Zigzag printed swimsuit – $420 netaporter.com

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