The Hottest Swimsuit Styles For 2012

What Are The Hottest Swimsuit Styles For 2012?
By Erik R Johnson

Even though it may seem like the year has just begun, it is not too early to start thinking about what kind of swimsuit you should wear this summer. Every year, top swimsuit designers from around the world will present their latest designs, and you will find many women wearing such swimsuits when you hit the beach. If you do not want to look out of date, check out this list of top swimsuit styles for 2012.

1) Romantic Ruffles - Swimsuits with romantic ruffles are cute yet sexy. They can come with subtle frills or extravagant cascades, and they can suit all kinds of body shape. Ruffles can make you look curvier, bustier, or slimmer, depending on where they are located.

2) Tie-Up - This year's hottest tie-ups are those with restraining lace-ups, statement straps, and gift-wrap-style ties.

3) Monokini Mania - Cut-out monokinis with linked tops and bottoms are the perfect swimsuits for accentuating the right curves and covering areas of concern. They look like one-piece swimsuits from the front and two-piece swimsuits from the back.

4) Black and White - Black and white is a timeless combination, and it is no surprise that the pairing is still considered trendy today. Whether you are on the beach or poolside, you cannot go wrong with this iconic combination.

5) Juicy Citrus - Orange, lemon, and lime-colored swimwear will make you look more youthful and radiant. Forget neutrals and hit the beach in these refreshing swimsuits.

6) On the Fringe - Whether they drew inspiration from the Native Americans or hippies, many swimsuit designers are incorporating fringe into their designs. Fringe swimsuits can make you the center of attention on any beach.

7) Structured Bikini Tops - Bikinis with structured molded tops provide great bust enhancement and support. If your busts are not as big as you want them to be, these trendy bikini tops will do the trick.

8) Call of the Wild - Both young and old women can enhance their sex appeal by wearing swimsuits that feature animal prints. Animal prints vary in size, and they can come in the form of tiger stripes, leopard spots, or others. You can add a new twist to the classic trend by opting for a fun color combo.

9) Sexy Snakeskin - Snakeskin prints can create a sleek, sexy, and mysterious look, and they are appearing on many top swimwear designers' creations. If you want to look irresistible this summer, get a swimsuit with snakeskin prints.

10) Tie-Dye - The iconic tie-dye look of the 1970s is back. No longer just for the hippies, this psychedelic look has become a part of the current swimsuit culture.

11) White Hot - Crisp white bikinis and one-piece swimsuits may look simple, but they are the pure and powerful new basic in swimwear design.

12) Bling It On - Sparkly clothes are no longer just worn at night. Swimsuits with sequins, jewels, and glitter are now one of the hottest swimwear designs, and they will make you shimmer and turn heads on the beach.

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Summer Swimwear: Swimsuits with Skirts

Author: Dominic Fang

Hobie Daisy Maisy Skirted Bikini Bottom

Lucky Brand Paisley Villa Skirted Bottom

When it comes to swimwear, there are many options. Bikinis are always hot. One pieces are classic. New styles like monokinis have been popping up lately. A style that's gaining in popularity after a few years is the swimsuit with a skirt.

Swimsuits with skirts are versatile. The only difference between a skirted swimsuit and other kinds of swimwear is that the bottom is a skirt instead of the typical bikini bottom. Skirted swimsuits can have any kind of top, from halter bikinis to a one piece. A one piece with a skirted bottom is called a swim dress, and tankinis with skirts are called skirtinis.

It can be hard to find a type of swimwear that's appropriate for all ages, but swimsuits with skirts fit into this category well. Young girls will find the skirts with colorful prints fun and exciting, and the extra coverage means you don't have to worry about them showing too much skin. Older women like the extra fabric because it hides any imperfections of the body around the hips and thighs.

Athena - Heavenly Slimming Skirted Bottom

Modesty is another factor in choosing a swimsuit with a skirt. Skimpy bikini bottoms are hard for some women to wear, whether it's because of their body or simply the fact that they don't feel comfortable in them. Skirted swimsuits allow for the same feel as a bikini bottom, but with a feminine skirt for extra coverage. Because skirted swimsuit bottoms can be paired with any kind of top, you can make the entire swimsuit as modest or daring as you want. Bikini tops and one piece swimsuits look equally good with skirted bottoms; it's all about personal taste.

Skirted swimsuits are great because they fit so many body types. They work well on tall girls, especially if the skirts have decorations like ruffles. Plus size girls look fantastic in skirted swimsuits as well, because the skirt flatters the curves of their bodies while hiding flaws. Swimsuits with skirts have a slimming effect on the hips, so consider this style of swimsuit if you have wide hips.

Floral patterns and bright colors are popular when it comes to the design of swimsuits with skirts. Anything you see on a regular swimsuit can be made to work on a skirted swimsuit. If you don't like patterns and bright colors, there are more subdued options as well. Whatever you like is possible.

Swimsuits with skirts are perfect for women looking for a fun, customizable swimwear option. Whether it's at the pool or beach, skirted swimsuits are versatile and unique, making them a great choice for any situation.


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The One Piece Swimsuit is a Timeless and Sexy Classic

   Of all the variations of women's swimwear, the one piece swimsuit is a timeless and sexy classic, and is my personal favorite.

LUXE By Lisa Vogel - Opening Night Maillot Black

     Once considered old fashioned, the one piece swimsuit looks like it's going to be what's hot for this coming summer as more and more designers embrace the one piece swimsuit as the fashion item to wear at the beach. Two piece bikinis were all the rage for being sexy and risque but this coming year there is a shift back to the traditional one-piece as seen this past summer and 2012 is no exception. Bikinis have the sexy allure of exposing more than they cover, but many women would rather opt for swimwear that gives them support and can highlight their good points while minimizing the bits that need to be covered up.

Calvin Klein Women's Snake Wrap One Piece Swimsuit

The new one piece swimsuits are sexier than ever and come in a wide range of styles so that every woman can make the most of what she's got. The additional material available in a one piece swimsuit can provide the support and shaping that many women desire. The tummy area is many a girl's worst nightmare and a bikini does nothing to hide things a girl don't want seen, but, with a sexy one piece swimsuit that whole problem is covertly avoided. Rather, the swimsuit draws attention to the face, legs, and a curvy backside. Large breasted women can benefit from the addition of an underwire inside the swimsuit and small-busted women can fit padding to enhance their busts. Scoop necks, v-necks, and open backs go well for many women by highlighting their backs. Women with narrow shoulders however should opt for a halter top swimsuit to add decoration and form to their shoulders.Best of all, one piece swimsuits can provide the lift and shape you need to create a sexy butt. Boyshort style swimsuits can also cover up unsightly thighs and smooth over your hips.

Of course, those who still want to show off as much as they can in a one piece bathing suit can always go for a super sexy bandeau style swimsuit, or any of the various cut out styles, like the monokini, etc..