return of the one-piece

“To look good in the water you have to pick the right swimsuit.”
Amanda Beard

For years now swimsuits have found themselves synonymous with the showing of skin. After all, the song does state “…she wore an itsy bitsy, teenie weenie, yellow polka dot bikini…” It’s a melody that has resulted in a universal predilection for two-pieces {myself included}. But with ELLE magazine reporting “A return to femininity…” for the spring season; Saks Fifth Avenue Senior Fashion Director Colleen Sherin announcing a ”…bit of a return to minimalism”; and celebrities such as Kate Moss, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce embracing the retro and oh-so ladylike {yet still subtly sexy} look, it appears the swimsuit trend of 2013 is, indeed…the return of the one-piece.

Though oftentimes referred to as ladies tummy control swimwear; the one-piece is far more than a mere style solution to concealing the fact that we may or may not have eaten one too many Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies. Quite the contrary, in fact; it is an elegant means of showing skin shoreside without overtly displaying your sun-kissed complexion for a gaggle of strangers {regardless of how handsome they may or may not be}. In other words, a style that juxtaposes seduction with sophistication and simplicity.

A one-piece with well-placed cutouts in the back and around the waistline add an alluring air to your swimsuit selection {and serves as a perfect going out look for sultry summer nights when paired with skinny jeans or cutoff denim shorts}; while a plunging neckline is a saucy, tongue-in-cheek way of bringing the sexy without forsaking the sophisticated femininity of the season.

Swimsuit season is nearly open us, dolls…are you ready?

“People shop for a bathing suit with more care than they do a husband or wife. The rules are the same. Look for something you’ll feel comfortable wearing. Allow for room to grow.”
Erma Bombeck
Will you be trying the one-piece on for size this swimsuit season?

xoxox

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FTC Disclosure: This post was written in partnership with Bonmarche. All opinions expressed herein are my own.