Summer Swim Trends: Animal-Print Swimsuits

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Summer Swim Trends: Animal-Print Swimsuits

Posted by Siofan | Monday May 30, 2011

Ladies, it takes a bold woman to wear one of these exotic-skin prints. You won't find demure cuts here, either. Swimwear designers know that if you're willing to play with animals, your wanting to show some of your own skin, too. Think you're wild enough to try one of these?

From left: H&M Bandeau Bikini Top (C$17.95) and Bottom (C$14.95); Diane von Furstenberg String Bikini Top (US$67.55 sale) and Bottom (US$63.99); Hermanny by Vix Leopard-Print One-Piece Swimsuit (C$107.24)

From left: Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Liya Push-up Halter Top (US$24.00) and Bottom (US$16.00); Old Navy Leopard-Print String Bikini Top (C$15.00 sale) and Bottom (C$15.00 sale); Victoria's Secret Zebra-Print Push-up Halter Top (US$21.00 sale) and Bottom (US$15.00 sale)

From left: Zara Snake Skin Bikini Top (C$25.90) and Bottom (C$25.90); Michael Kors Python Print Linked Triangle Bikini (C$269.17); Vix Pisa Ruffle Triangle Bikini Top (C$61.15 sale) and Bottom (C$60.20)

Leopard, zebra, python—what print do you think is sexiest in a swimsuit?

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	on August 30, 2011 Styling Classes said: I chiefly like the Hermanny one piece! Especially the strings that go around the neck.
	on May 31, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: And is it just me, or is the last swimsuit that the model is wearing looks like it doesn't cover much in the top part. The fabric for the top seems to be far away from each other and the fabric is also smaller. That will surely make me feel uncomfortable.
	on May 30, 2011 jskim07 50 said: I agree with Tammy, Im not sure how i could swim with that on...but I think it could also look really really nice under a low-cut cop, or tank top at the beach!
	on May 30, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: I don't think I'll be feeling comfortable wearing the H&M;Bandeau Bikini Top in water since there's not straps at all to secure the bikini top. It will be really nice to wear that if you're just on the beach tanning though since you won't get any tan lines on your shoulders or neck!
	on May 30, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: I like the python prints mainly because zebra and leopard prints seem overdone b/c they've been around for so long. However, you really need to have a killer bod to pull off these styles and since I do not, I think I'll stick to something a little simpler.
	on May 30, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: I love the zebra print swimsuit! The white and black really pops against her skin tone. It probably also look so good because the model looks good. I'm not as fit so it might not be a good idea for me to wear that. I should try to blend in more haha.
	on May 30, 2011 Ali de Bold STAFF said: I actually love the Zebra suit from Old Navy. I think it might be something I'd feel comfortable wearing (after months spent in the gym).
	on May 30, 2011 jskim07 50 said: I particularly like the Hermanny one piece! especially the strings that go around the neck.
	on May 30, 2011 takoda 28,648 said: I have a swim suit just like the Diane Furstenberg only mine is a darker color like the Hermanny next to it. Although I don't think I'll be putting it on this summer now that I've put on a few pounds. I have to much of a belly for a bikini this year.LOL I love all of these prints and wouldn't mine one in a full piece now that I'm getting older and rounder. LOL Beautiful finds Siofan.