Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Blouson Tankini: A Flattering Two Piece Style

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Getting full coverage for your midsection on the beach doesn't have to mean slipping into a one piece swimsuit. Blouson tankinis provide plenty of coverage with a flattering fit and the fun of a two piece swimsuit style. This swim season, blouson tankinis are one of the most popular two piece swimwear trends, so you'll find plenty of options from which to choose.

 

All About Blouson Tankinis

 

Blouson tankinis are two piece swimsuits that include a long-line top that falls all the way to the waistline to completely cover the stomach. What makes blouson tankinis different from other tankini styles is the design of their tops. The bottom of the top of blouson tankinis features a band of fabric that cinches the suit inward. The cut of the blouson tankini top is such that it looks like a blouse loosely tucked into pants. The loose fit of the blouson tankini top conceals belly fat while still creating a flattering effect that is polished rather than sloppy. Often times, the blouson tankini top ties at one side, allowing you to adjust the tightness of the bottom band.

 

Types of Blouson Tankinis

 

Blouson tankinis come in four different types:

 

- Separates - Some manufacturers sell blouson tankini separates, allowing you to mix and match tops and bottoms of different patterns, colors and sizes.

 

- Briefs - Some blouson tankinis come with brief bottoms, which are cut to reveal the entire length of the leg. This style is flattering for women who have shapely thighs but need the tummy coverage of a blouson top.

 

- Shorts - You can find blouson tankinis with cute boy short bottoms. These blouson tankinis often look like tank top and short outfits and are as perfect for sunbathing as they are for swimming.

 

- Skirts - A skirt provides coverage for the tops of the thighs and adds plenty of femininity to blouson tankinis.

 

The Best Plus Size Cruise Wear for Your Vacation

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Planning a great mid-winter vacation with plenty of sun and relaxation? Whether you're taking a cruise or hopping on a plane to head to a warmer locale, you want to look your best when you're on your trip. Fortunately, there are plenty of stylish plus size cruise wear options available this season to give you the perfect vacation-ready wardrobe. Read on to learn more about some of the trendiest and most flattering plus size cruise wear styles to find out what you want to pack for the big getaway.

 

One Pieces for Coverage Without Compromising Style

 

Think a one piece swimsuit is purely designed for function? Think again? Plus size cruise wear collections are packed with oh-so-stylish one piece suits that let you cover up your tummy without compromising your fashion sense. You can slip into one of the flirty halter mini swimdresses or sheath swimdresses in plus size cruise wear collections for a feminine look, or go for a bold and beautiful color block one piece plus size cruise wear style to accentuate your figure in all the right places.

 

Two Pieces for a Playful Vacation Look

 

Prefer two piece swimsuits for your plus size cruise wear looks? You can show off your midriff with one of the sexy high waisted bikini styles that are hot trends in plus size cruise wear this season. You'll also find a huge selection of tankini looks for plus size cruise wear styles. Among the most popular and flattering styles for the 2015 plus size cruise wear range are skirtinis, empire tankinis and shortinis.

 

Cover Ups to Complete Your Ensemble

 

You can't forget about your cover-ups when you're shopping for plus size cruise wear! The cover-up truly completes any plus size cruise wear ensemble, and there are so many gorgeous options being shown this season. Maxi dresses and hi lo dresses are the perfect choice for transitioning from the beach to the bar without changing out of your beachwear, or you can go for a classic tunic to cover your top or board shorts to keep your booty concealed until it's time for a swim.

 

Strut Your Stuff in Skirted Swimsuits

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Getting a swimsuit with coverage for your thighs and rear can be a truly fashionable affair this swimwear season. Designers are showing a number of stylish skirted swimsuits with something for every body shape and sense of style. Skirted swimsuits come in three main types of styles, each of which can be a fun, flattering choice for a trip to the beach or pool.

 

Stunning Swimdresses

 

The swimdress is one of the popular types of skirted swimsuits and comes in many sizes, colors and patterns. These skirted swimsuits feature an overlay over a traditional brief bottom. The skirting of this style of skirted swimsuits fully covers the rear and the upper thighs and conceals the entire brief. As a result, the skirted swimsuits fit like a short sundress. You can find swimdress skirted swimsuits with empire waists and A-line shapes to hug your figure in all the right places.

 

Flirty Skirtinis

 

Skirtinis are the perfect skirted swimsuits for women who prefer two piece bathing suits. Instead of a traditional bikini bottom, skirtini skirted swimsuits have a short skirt over top of a brief. The top of the skirtini fits like a tank top, a halter top or a strapless top, covering the entire midriff. You can find skirtini skirted swimsuits sold as sets and as separates for your shopping convenience.

 

Sexy Skirted One Pieces

 

If skirted swimsuits appeal to you, but you want to show off a touch more thigh, you can opt for a skirted one piece. This type of bathing suit fits like a traditional one piece swimsuit through the chest and torso and then is finished with a small sarong type skirt in the front. A skirted one piece still shows off the shape of the rear and the entire backs of the thighs for a more revealing beachwear look.

 

Strapless Swimsuits: No Tan Lines, Plenty of Style

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Planning a day of fun in the sun, soaking up the rays from a blanket on the beach or a chair on the deck of the pool or cruise ship? Choosing one of the fashionable styles of strapless swimsuits found in designer collections this season will have you looking fabulous and sexy for your sun worship!

 

Benefits of Strapless Swimsuits

 

Strapless swimsuits are found in swimwear collections year after year because they are incredibly popular among women of all shapes and sizes. One of the biggest reasons why women love strapless swimsuits is because they allow for an even tan in the sun with no strap lines on the shoulders, chest or back. In addition, strapless swimsuits have plenty of sex appeal, fully baring the neck and collarbones. For curvy women, strapless swimsuits accentuate the bust line and give a peek at the cleavage.

 

Styles of Strapless Swimsuits

 

You can find strapless swimsuits in a variety of styles to flatter your figure and suit your tastes. One-piece strapless swimsuits and strapless two-piece tankinis provide coverage for the midriff with all of the benefits of a strapless top. You can also find more revealing strapless bikinis, which have bandeau tops that reveal the torso. You can opt for a suit with a low-rise bottom to show more skin or a high-waisted bottom that contours and controls the tummy. Some strapless swimsuits are convertible designs that come with removable straps that give you multiple swimsuit looks in one bathing suit.

 

Choosing the Right Strapless Swimsuits

 

When you're shopping for strapless swimsuits, it is important that you choose one with enough support for the breasts, as these styles do not provide the added lift of straps. Suits with underwires will lift keep the breasts lifted from underneath, and you can also find strapless designs with side boning for extra support through the bust.