I must admit: I enjoy watching women at the beach probably more than looking at the bronzed bodies of men. Sure, boys are nice to look at (especially if they’re toned and tanned) but come on, you don’t exactly have to be a lesbian to appreciate the perfection that is a woman’s body—especially if she’s clad in a fab bikini. Men could care less about their outfit for the beach, they’re usually happy with board shorts and sunglasses (which I suppose is part of their charm, ok, ok…) but women will certainly make an effort to stand out in a sea full of tanned goddesses.
When I hit the beaches of Miami last month with my cousin Eva, I couldn’t believe the number of swimsuits that came out of her luggage. It was literally a dozen pieces of swimwear, which boggles the mind since we were only going to be in Miami for 5 days. When I asked her about it, she cheekily says that she didn’t want to run into the Kardashian sisters and look like a total dork. Yeah, as if that would happen, but whatever.
They were all cute except for two that came in fluorescent colors that momentarily blinded me. Bringing a dozen swimwear pieces wasn’t a total waste of effort for my dear cousin because I got to borrow three of them. If you’re looking for the best swimwear for this year, check these babies out, they are catching the attention of the boys and more importantly, the fashionistas out there who are always keeping an eye out for the competition!
Check out this Tori Praver brand Mahina one piece swim wear (Style #:TORIP20033) in black which is probably one of the sexiest one pieces I have ever seen. It’s always tricky wearing a one piece because you don’t want to look like a total prude, in a beach like those in Miami, and you don’t want to look as if you borrowed it from your mother either. This one piece is perfect because it still have the sexy edge even if your belly is covered, which is perfect for women who do not feel like exposing their belly (or just feeling particularly conservative for a day). It is a low V neck one piece adorned by a gold zip that goes all the way to the belly button which serves as a bold detail on the front and the cups are smocked and lined. The back on the other hand features a sexy low dip that goes all the way to the middle of the back and it has straps that can be adjusted. I asked Eva to take a photo of me in the swimsuit from all angles and the back shot was one of my favorites, so sexy. The best part about this is that it is at 50% off on Shopbop, now at $71.50.
This next designer swimwear is a memorable one because this was what I was wearing when that cute Brit bought me a drink and chatted me up. That day I was feeling particularly sexy and loving my smart tan and thought the nice green shade flattered my new color. Apparently that was the case because I was asked out on a date! This cute Tibi shirred bikini swim top (Style #:TIBII30054) can definitely catch attention with its refreshing leaf color, light sheen and cute bandeau style which had a halter style straps. It has boned sides so the top keeps its shape on the side, no bunching or bulking. The bottom is sold separately, but it comes in the exact same shade of green and same string sides which is uber sexy. The bikini top is also available in the color juniper and is a bargain at 50% off, coming down to only $52.
The last one I borrowed from Eva was a break from the plains, I chose a bit more color with some bold print which I guess reflected my mood. The date went well, we had a few laughs, shared a few glasses of wine and promised to keep in touch (he was leaving the day after for the UK, boohoo). But still, I was in a sunny mood so I donned a great pair of bikini which had a mosaic pattern. This Luli Fama ‘Wavey’ Tie Front Bandeau Bikini Top (item# 358311) is quite pricey at $92, but Eva said she bought it out of her bonus money so I guess she was treating herself. The bandeau top is super cute with clasps on the back and an adjustable front tie that enables you to fit you as snugly as you want, plus the cups are molded to you don’t have to worry about being formless up there which is the danger of wearing bandeaus. Again the bottom is sold separately but Eva bought that too in the same print and color with the same frilly edge and yellow piping.
Well, I guess I have to thank my crazy cousin for bringing a ton of swimwear because it definitely made my summer that much more interesting!