4 Hot Spring Break 2011 Swimsuit Trends
Even though it may still be snowy and freezing on your campus, spring break is almost upon us! And that means one thing – the start of swimsuit season. In case you need a new suit or just want to look trendy on the beach, here are a few of this spring’s hottest swimsuit trends and where to find them!
1. Retro One-Pieces
Retro, maillot styles are perfect because they come in all sorts of colors and patterns. They’re great for swimming or water sports where you still want to look fashionable, but covered up. No wardrobe malfunctions here!
Product Information: ModCloth, Delias, Anthropologie, Topshop.
2. High-Waisted
Another cute look is a high-waisted swimsuit. These bottoms come up to the smallest part of your waist, making you look skinnier on the beach as well as giving off a cool, pinup-chic vibe.
Product Information: Urban Outfitters, ModCloth, The Outnet, ModCloth.
3. Tropical Patterns
Always a warm-weather favorite, tropical patterns and prints will be everywhere this Spring Break, and will make you feel like you’re on vacation, even if you’re only at your local pool. Look for suits in warm colors or playful patterns, like this watermelon printed bikini.
Product Information: Urban Outfitters, Inhabitat Shop, Pacsun, Topshop.
4. Suits With Unique Details
The best part about swimsuit shopping is that with so many options, there’s something for everyone out there! No matter what your style is, picking a swimsuit with a unique feature will help you stand out – and stay on-trend – at the pool. Try a suit with ruffles, cutouts, a skirt, or a double-strapped bottom for a head-turning look.
Product Information: Nordstrom, Delias, Nordstrom, Roxy.
Bonus: Cute Coverups
Although it’s important to find the right swimsuit for Spring Break, what you wear over your swimsuit is just as important as the suit itself! You can’t go wrong with a gauzy tunic, flowy sundress, or sporty boardshorts.
Product Information: Old Navy, Roxy, Topshop, Gap.
What do you think?
What swimsuit trends will you be embracing this season? Which style do you like best? Let me know with a comment!
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Posted on on February 25, 2011 / Filed Under: Trends / Tags: bathing suit, Beach, Spring 2011, Spring Break, Spring Trends, Swim, Swimwear
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Shannon Brigham
I love the one-piece swim suits and high waisted bikinis. They are modest and will help me with confidence by the pool. hehe. :)
Terps
I seriously don’t like any of those :/
Sam
I love that one pieces are coming back in to style. I haven’t bought one in years because the patterns they made were so boring! I’m glad that there are some cute prints and funky styles. I prefer one pieces because i water ski and do other water sports (I’m like a labrador puppy in the water, lol) and I like not having to worry about my bottom falling down or my top coming to the side an flashing someone!
Blair
i really love the high-waisted ones….
You should have included some cropped tops for the coverups cuz they are SOOO trendy this spring!!
Liz
I really like a lot of these, but they are soooo expensive!
=(
Holly
Cute, but you would get the wooooooooooooorst tan lines with most of those styles! haha
Caitlin
I love the one piece and high waisted styles – so chic! I bought a one piece where the top part looks kind of like a bikini top that ties up behind your neck. It’s really cute but still looks a bit sexy, so that it doesn’t look like you’re wearing a spedo. I bought it for a family vacation so I could be a bit more covered up when hanging out with my parents, etc, but still wanted to have a nice bathing suit.
I absolutely love the polka dot high wasted bathing suit, so retro looking! :)
Tina
I’m so glad you featured high-waisted swimsuits! I really want one and now I know where to find one.
Shelby
Already bought a red, retro one-piece! I love the 50′s trend of sweetheart necklines with halters as well as the high waisted bikinis.
Maelynn
my favorite style is bandeau!
Brittany
Love the retro one-pieces! I prefer one-pieces because I like to do a lot of active things when it comes to water, and it’s nice not to have to worry about flashing anyone! Plus, I tend to feel a little more comfortable when I’m more covered up anyway, so that’s another bonus.
shaina
i love the retro styles you featured since they’re designed to accommodate boobs better than a lot of styles out there–god bless underwire bikinis. i can’t imagine ever wearing the high waisted bottoms if only for the weird tan lines you’d get, but how cute would one look with an off the shoulder crop top? i cannot wait for summer
shaina
oh and that maxidress? once it goes on sale, i will be all over that haha
ELLEN
Normally I love high-waisted items but high-waisted swimsuit is really a no-no. I think it makes your tummy look bigger.
Mandi
i looooooooooooooooooove the high waisted ones. it woukld be an awkward tan line though. i saw a corset/crop top kinda bikini before nad thought it was so different and cute i forget where i saw it though.
Lalitya
I love d one pieces,they r comfortable in a conservative country lik india :) i own one wit a skirt addition :)
Shiela
I think no swimsuit list is complete without a slinky triangle two piece with hip ties. It displays your body in a very natural and alluring way. I always get the most visible reaction from guys when I wear this kind of suit.
ede
I love extravagant trends so I like ‘suits with unique details’ best!
I’ve just bought a stylish swimsuit with cutouts by Parah, an Italian brand.
It’s sooo fashionable.
Demmy
really great tips.