Just as fashion trends for streetwear come and go, what's hot in swimwear changes every year. Summer 2014 swimwear collections include a number of hot features that make this year's swimsuits sexier and prettier than ever. The following is what you need to know to get the look of the Summer 2014 swimwear trends.

Hot Patterns for Summer 2014 Swimwear

Patterned bathing suits tend to be popular every year, as prints can help to slim the figure and call attention to a woman's curves with the right design. For Summer 2014 swimwear, there are a number of pattern trends that were shown on the runways. Floral prints in large and small sizes are a popular look this year and make for a romantic, feminine look. Repeated geometric prints made up of diamonds, triangles and squares are another hot trend. Aztec or tribal prints were also shown in many designer Summer 2014 swimwear collections. These prints are an extension of the geometric look, combining repeated lines, curves and shapes in complicated yet elegant patterns.

Fresh Summer 2014 Swimwear Silhouettes

For Summer 2014 swimwear lines, designers introduced a number of sexy, flattering silhouettes. Some of these looks, such as high waisted bikinis and bandeau one pieces, have their roots in vintage swimsuit designs. Other silhouettes for the Summer 2014 swimwear season are more modern. Among these are midkinis, which feature long-line bra tops and classic brief bottoms, and monokinis, which are one piece bathing suits with cutouts at the sides.

Special Fashionable Features for Summer 2014 Swimwear

If you prefer solid color suits and have a favorite swimsuit silhouette, you can still choose a bathing suit that keeps with Summer 2014 swimwear trends. Suits with mesh, fringe on the neckline and cut-outs at the bust or midriff are all hot styles for Summer 2014 swimwear. You can find these fashionable features on a number of swimsuits of various colors and styles.