Sandy in all the right places

It’s about that time of the year again, swimsuit season! Typically referred to as “bikini season” but this year it’s all about the one piece. Not only is it a great change of pace from bikinis but there are so many one piece options out there, the one piece is no longer for competitive swim, your mom or skirted! Also, you can now find one piece swimsuits that are classic and modest or just as sexy on teeny tiny bikinis. Ch Ch check it out

knotty nautical

This first one piece I found on everythingbutwater.com which is a great swimsuit and cover up website, but its Michael Kors brand, so you will likely be able to find it in stores that carry good ole MK. This is a classic, nautical and modest one piece option. The draping across the waist and chest create side rouching which is really flattering on all body types and will easily hide any tummy problems you may have! While the idea of this swim suit is flattering for everyone be warned, if you have a long torso a strapless one piece is probably not the way to go. Many one piece swimsuits have a long torso option or you can go a size or two up and the stretchy-ness of the swimsuit should easily form everywhere else. Also, a one piece strapless swimsuit may not be your best friend if you’re big busted. What if you are well in dowd and love a strapless one piece? You can pull it off, just don’t expect to play beach volleyball or go jogging (if your into those beach time activities). Finally, at 120 this swimsuit is more on the economical side. 

G-Ma is that you?

Next, this Mara Hoffman swimsuit is not for the faint of heart. I found this particular swimsuit on swell.com a surf gear and clothing website that carries a variety of really cool and edgy clothing and brands. I have been shopping at swell.com for about four years and I have really been surprised how it has grown and developed its own brand. They carry everything from your surf basics like Roxy and Quicksilver to girly-er high end stuff like Mink Pink and Tolani. Also, once you order they are one of FEW companies that send you a paper catalog any more (which I LOVEEEE) and they are really good about sending emails with promos like free shipping. Back to this swimsuit, its cool, its edgy, the straps give this mostly solid one piece some interest. The solid body of the swimsuit and deep V create a really slimming effect. Also, the back is basically open with a criss-cross making this one piece pretty revealing. That all being said I think this swimsuit would look great on lots of girls, and look really hot with a black and white print sarong. At 253.00 you’re definitely paying for the brand name Mara Hoffman, but your less likely to run into a friend or stranger wearing the same thing!

working that print

I am in LOVEEE with this Trina Turk one piece, I found on Nordstroms.com. If you don’t know Nordstroms you're living under a rock, they are hands down one of the best department stores in the US. They carry a variety high and low brands, and if you can’t tell I am a huge fan. Also, hopefully you’re familiar with Trina Turk. Her clothing and swimsuits have a very specific look and she always makes really bright and awesome prints. I want this swimsuit sooooo bad for a few reasons. This one piece really covers all angles and is in a stand out print. The top isn’t too low cut but the jeweled cut out keyhole adds a little something extra. The straps are pretty thick, so they can hold everything up and there’s an extra little dip in the back with a second backside tie to keep everything in place. This swimsuit is really great for all body times, yummy tummies, big busted, rounder tush, whatever this swimsuit has got you covered. And the print really has any problem areas covered and disguised. You could pair this with white linen shorts and a jean jacket for beach to dinner, or just a plain white sarong. This swimsuit costs $156.00, so it’s a little bit of an investment but also really wearable and would likely pay off in the long run.

can't wait to see her tan lines

Finally, this swimsuit is like the LBD of swimsuits. I don’t know what it is about solid black swimsuits but they are just classy, timeless and hot all at the same time. Even if you’re rocking a solid black string bikini it just looks so cool! This swimsuit I found on nastygal.com, a website I have talked about before. Just as a refresher nasty gal is a really fun and trendy website with a variety of clothing types, generally not too expensive, and they offer a vintage section. This swimsuit is classic, yet probably the edgy-est of all the one pieces and its almost showing the same amount of skin as a two piece. The back of this swimsuit is plain with no bells and whistles, but that really lends the attention to the front, which may or may not be where you want the focus to lie. Just like the first Michael Kors swimsuit a strapless one piece won't leave any halter tan lines but it maybe hard to keep up. With all of those negatives in mind, I love the cut out design. The center knots make an illusion of three bows, with out being over the top obnoxiously cutesy.I think the look is cool and modern, with a twist (literally).  At 235.00 this swimsuit is a commitment, but hey maybe you're not seeing anyone right now? 

What do you think? Still think one pieces are for your granny? Could you swim competitively in a monokini? Better yet would you want to?