Elements of fashion swimwear

SWIM
WEAR
SWIM SUIT
A s wims uit, bathing s uit,
s wimming co s tume , s wimming
s uit, s wimme rs , to g , bathe rs , or
cos s ie (short for "costume"), or
s wimming trunks for men, is an
item of clothing designed to be
worn by people engaging in a
water-based activity or water
sports, such as swimming, water
polo, diving, surfing, water skiing,
or during activities in the sun, such
as sun bathing.
SWIM SUIT
Different types are worn by men,
women, and children.
A swimsuit can be worn as an
undergarment in sports that require a
wetsuit such as water skiing, scuba
diving, surfing, and wakeboarding.
Swimsuits are also worn when there is
a need to display the body, as in the
case of beauty pageants or
bodybuilding contests.
ONE PIECE SWIM SUIT
With the continuous revolution of
the one-piece swimsuit, fashion
swimwear doesn’t have to come in
the form of an itsy-bitsy bikini.

Many feel more comfortable in a
less-skin baring, more supporting
suit. They range in style and
coverage, and lately more two-
piece-like suits are becoming
popular. They are flattering for all
body types, and sometimes
include a built-in skirt and/or bust
support.
BIKINI TOP
The tops and bottoms can
come in many different shapes
and styles.
BIKINI TOP
A basic bikini top will have
triangle shapes that cover the
breasts and adjoining strings-
going around the neck and
around the back
BIKINI TOP
They will tie at the neck and
either on the back or between
the bust for a secure and
adjustable fit.
TRIANGLE TOP
A triangle top or tie top, first
imported from Rio de J aneiro, is
one of the most popular. 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.
TRIANGLE TOP
Fixed triangles are better at
staying in place, while sliding
triangles slide along the
bottom string band for
adjustable coverage. This
information should be in the
product description.
TRIANGLE TOP
Many times there is adornment or
a decorative piece between the
bust to add a bit of flair. A triangle
suit is a great look for those who
are average or smaller busted.
HALTER TOP
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.
HALTER TOP
It adds more support and is
easier to keep in place for
some. It's not uncommon for
a halter to have an extra
strip of fabric underneath the

bust, often of contrasting
color or pattern.
BANDEAU TOP
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.
bandeau top
Because of the lack of straps,
bandeaus can easily slip down
and are generally not
recommended for water sports
or beach games.
BANDEAU TOP
They are ideal for tanning, since
they leave no strap marks. The
bandeau was one of the first
swimsuit styles accepted by the
US, and first came on one-piece
bathing suits.
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.
TANKINI
The tankini is similar to a camisole
tank top. It has a fitted bust and
then a slight empire waist—perfect
for decoratively camouflaging the
tummy area. A tankini also has the
convenience of a two piece.
UNDERWIRE
For those who are large
busted or feel more secure
with more fabric and support,
an underwire bra top is ideal. It
is very similar to a bra, with
underwire support and full cup
coverage.
ENHANCER
Similar to underwire tops are
enhancer bra tops, which enhance
the bust area. If you are looking to
downsize your bust in a swimsuit,
an underwire top would be better.
Enhancer tops are ideal for
average or smaller busted women
who wish to look fuller in their
tops. These tops will most likely
have padding, and may or may not
have underwire built in.
SPORT TOPS

Sport tops are typically "sturdier"
designs; that is, they are made to
stay in place even through
rigorous activity such as beach
volleyball or tag football. Sport
tops usually have one piece
across the chest to minimize top
movement.
D-CUP
For women who need a little
extra room and support, D-cup
and DD-cup swimwear provide
the comfort and support you
need.
FULL BOTTOMS
Full bottoms may be a preference for
most women, as they are usually more
preferable on beaches and in the pool.
For water sport enthusiasts, full
bottoms are more apt to stay in place
while taking part in activities like
wakeboarding and surfing.
FULL BOTTOMS
Unlike a Brazilian cut, full bottoms do
just that—fully cover the bottom. They
are often called "boyshorts" or
"hipsters" because of the cut similar to
men's briefs.
Since much of retail
swimwear sold in the USA is

from Brazil, it's only natural
that Brazilian cut bottoms
are rapidly gaining
popularity.
BRAZILIAN BOTTOM
BRAZILIAN BOTTOM
These are wonderful for
women who love fashionable
swimwear and crave a little
extra sun.