By SUSAN BODACK
The 2011 summer travel season is almost upon us, so it’s time to get prepared. Many vacation-goers opt to travel to warm and sunny climates, home to some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. While on the beach, you want to look your best, so in addition to getting your body into tiptop shape, you can prepare with this season’s hottest designer swimwear trends.
1) Animal Prints
Lana by Despi. Exotic snake print bandeau one-piece with ruching detail along bust and low scoop back.
You can never go wrong with animal print swimwear styles. Regardless of the season, animal print swimsuits are always in style. Some of the most common animal-inspired prints are leopard, zebra and tiger print. But this season, it’s all about the reptiles. Python prints in both neutral and more colorful hues are all the rage.
2. Go Nude
Balboa by L*SPACE. Nude sliding halter top with luxurious gold chain link detail on straps.
Don’t get too excited – I’m talking about nude swimwear! The nude trend helps you achieve that barely there look with flesh-toned hues. Go for designer swimwear styles in varying hues of tan, cream, taupe, gold, peach and soft pink. Unless you’re on a nude or topless beach, nude designer swimwear styles are the next best thing to being naked!
3. Retro Trend
Viva Maillot one-piece by Seafolly.
For the 2011 summer beach season, the retro look, also referred to as the “pinup look,” is one of the hottest designer swimwear trends around. Think ‘50s-inspired swimwear styles worn by pinup stars, such as Marilyn Monroe. You can achieve the retro look by choosing swimsuits with high waist bottoms and sweetheart necklines or one-pieces with skirted or boyshort bottoms. With retro designer swimwear styles, you’ll look both classic and chic.
4. Artsy-Chic
Santorini by Vitamin A. Sliding triangle top in a colorful mosaic-inspired print with matte gold ring details at straps.
Many people see fashion as a form of wearable art, and for 2011, a number of brands have created designer swimwear styles inspired by various forms of art. For paint-inspired styles, go for swimsuits with tie-dye, watercolor or even splatter paint patterns. Or, opt for abstract-inspired geometric prints and patterns. Some designer swimwear styles even mimic mosaics! Regardless of the style you choose, this trend guarantees a cool boho-chic look.
5. Mix & Match… Or Don’t
Beach Party Coral by L*SPACE. Black and cream polka dot triangle top with gold chain and coral faux leather link detail on straps.
Finally, this last trend is strictly for bikini-wearers. One of the simplest and most creative designer swimwear trends is the mix and match trend, or even better, the mismatching trend. Not only is mixing and matching your tops and bottoms fun, but it’s practical in that you can recycle separates that you already own. Pair solids with solids, prints with prints or solids with prints; go matchy-matchy or totally mismatching. But the most important thing about this designer swimwear trend is to have fun!
Whether your summer travels brings you to the beaches of Spain, Brazil, Mexico, you name it, you want to look as good as you feel. Shop these top designer swimwear trends and more at InStyleSwimwear.com.
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Susan Bodack is the Director of Social Media Marketing at InStyleSwimwear.com, a leading online retailer specializing in luxury designer swimwear and beachwear. Carrying over 60 designer brands for both women and men, InStyleSwimwear.com has something for everyone. Get ready for the summer travel season and shop the most sizzling designer swimwear trends!
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