2011 Swimwear Trends: Striped Swimsuits

Posted by Siofan | Wednesday June 1, 2011

Strip down to stripes and hit la plage. From sailor to rugby to '70s-style brights there's a stripe for every kind of gal. Select the right size and direction and stripes can create width where you want it and create a more flattering shape (chevrons are great for disguising a tummy). Here's are some of our favourites:

From left: Quiksilver Kiss & Tell Bikini (US$88.00); Zara Wide Stripe Bikini Top (C$25.90) and Bottom (C$25.90); Old Navy Striped Swimsuit (C$24.50 sale)

From left: Nike Reversible Halter Bikini Top (C$40.00) and Bottom (C$40.00); J. Crew Marina-Stripe Ring Bandeau Top (US$56.00) and Bottom (US$48.00); Anthropologie Lane Lines Maillot (US$168.00)

From left: J. Crew Cutter-Stripe Underwire Top (US$56.00) and Bottom (US$48.00); Anthropologie Beach Comber Bikini Top (US$39.95 sale) and Bottom (US$39.95 sale); Tommy Hilfiger Rugby Striped Bandeau Top (US$39.00) and Bottom (US$39.00)

From left: Jets by Jessika Allen Coastline Striped Bikini Top (US$125.00) and Bottom (US$90.00); Victoria's Secret Hot Tuna Striped Bandage Halter Top (US$66.00) and Bottom (US$64.00); Old Navy Americana Bandeau Bikini Top (C$22.50) and Bottom (C$22.50)

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13 Comments

	on June 01, 2011 steph28 195 said: love the nike suit ... where can i get the matching model body?
	on June 01, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: haha that's true jskim!
	on June 01, 2011 jskim07 50 said: @Tammy, it applies to me!! But..,it's making that area that you want wider, so who's the complain? :P
	on June 01, 2011 Siofan 50 said: @cahty3087 I thought it was really fun and '70s!
	on June 01, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: The Victoria's Secret bandage suit is my favourite! I love me some stripes!
	on June 01, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I love all of these. Particularly the Nike reversible halter and the Victoria's Secret hot tuna one.
	on June 01, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: Love these styles, but my favorite is the Anthropologie Lane Lines Maillot (gray striped halter one-piece). Wish the colour was a little darker though - light gray washes me out :/
	on June 01, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: Also, I heard that wearing horizontal stripes tend to make women look wider so does that rule apply to swimsuits as well?
	on June 01, 2011 jskim07 50 said: @MaryGorgeous, Haha, I was gonna mention that one as well! I love big stripes, they give off this colour blocking feel.
	on June 01, 2011 MaryGorgeous 1,616 said: I'm with you @jskim07 about the VS bikini, love the colors and the style. I also like the ZARA one!