Bathing Suit 101

There are many styles of bathing suits to choose from: - One-piece suit: They range in style and coverage and are flattering for all body types and sometimes include a built-in skirt and/or bust support.

- Bikini-The tops and bottoms can come in many different shapes and styles.

A basic bikini top will have triangle shapes that cover the breasts with adjoining strings that go around the neck and around the back. They will tie at the neck and either on the back or between the bust for a secure and adjustable fit.

- Triangle Top – This style is one of the most popular. First imported from Rio de Janeiro, they are often just lined to keep the top lightweight. Some have stitched in or removable padding and some have underwire. A triangle top can have either fixed or sliding triangles. Fixed triangles are better at staying in place, while sliding triangles slide along the bottom string band for adjustable coverage.

- Halter- A halter top is similar to a triangle top. The fabric that goes around the neck is thicker, which is ideal for women who are large busted. It adds more support and is easier to keep in place for some.

Bandeau - A bandeau top has no shoulder straps (or very thin ones coming up around the back of the neck) and is a large strip of fabric covering the bust. They either tie or clasp in the back and are recommended for smaller chested women, although they can have the effect of minimizing the chest.

Tankini- The tankini style offers maximum coverage and is an ideal style for those who still want to leave something to be desired, but don’t want to sacrifice fashion. The tankini is similar to a camisole tank top. Source: https://www.swimoutlet. com.