The swimsuit season has arrived, and for this spring 2012 season, there is a wide variety of colors from black to solid colors and floral prints to brighten up the poolsides and beaches. This year, look for designers such as Badgley Mischka, Letarte, and of course Gottex as among the favorites for swimwear. Both bikinis and one-piece swimsuits are on the list and unlike swimsuits in the past which have been created for just one specific body type, these can be worn well by women of all body types. That doesn’t mean you have to worry about seeing duplicates of what you happen to be wearing to the pool or beach on the perfect sunny day this spring season. What it does mean is that women no longer have to spend a lot of time shopping for the swimsuit that provides a perfect fit, only to find out that the swimming season is long gone (unless you happen to live in Florida like I do). Below are five swimsuit favorites for the spring 2012 season:
Black is the “slim down” color and while it may not decorate the beach, swimming pool or ocean like a flower, you certainly will when you try this lovely Tangier one-piece bathing suit by Badgley Mischka.This bathing suit is ruched at the waist and has a pretty beaded ornament on the right side. The one shoulder design gives this swimsuit a rather dramatic appearance. This is the kind of swimsuit you can throw a slip-on skirt after your swim and voila, you are ready for dinner at a favorite restaurant. Available through The Orchid Boutique for $145.00.
Gottex is the popularly known swimsuit manufacturer, having been in the business for 63 years now. For this spring 2012 season, the Flower Stem Bandeau swimsuit in their collection is light, with soft colors forming flowers that look like they leaped off a Thomas Kinkaid painting. One of the best features about this swimsuit is that it comes with removable straps in case you want to opt for a more secure fit. Not that this swimsuit will fall off on you while you get some sun on the beach. Available from South Beach Swimsuits for $178.00.
Try on this peach and white one-piece swimsuit by Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss and you will feel as delicious as the fruit it is named after. This swimsuit is made of polyester and spandex, has full coverage and padded bra inside. The wide ruffle at the neckline will float gently in the ocean breeze when you show up at the beach wearing this swimsuit. After your swim, wear an aqua coverup to complement the peach color. Available from Bluefly.com for $84.15.
For ladies who like bikinis, the Sangria swimsuit by Letarte may be the only swimsuit you will need for the spring 2012 season. The lower half of the bikini has ties on either side at the hips. Rows of color in purple, pink, orange, yellow, and white decorate this pretty bikini. Yolu will feel like a walking sunset wearing this to the beach or swimming pool. Available from Molly Brown for $198.00.
Lastly, this colorful garden on a light blue background decorates this Fiori de Mare swimsuit by Tommy Bahama. Loosely translated as “Flowers of the Sea”, this swimsuit is in the bandeau style, created to flatter women of any size. This swimsuit comes with a tummy control panel and lining in the front, plus a padded bra. The bright colors in this swimsuit are fade-proof in the washing machine and the sun. Available from Tommy Bahama for $147.00.
