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2009 swimwear trends: bikinis, costumes and tankinis


    

 soFeminine.co.uk dips into this summer’s hottest swimwear trends... 

©Matthew Williamson - 2009 swimwear trends: bikinis, costumes and tankinis
©Matthew Williamson


Retro
Flaunt your curves in retro style bikinis like Matthew Williamson’s fuchsia bead-embellished bandeau option.  














©Peacocks
©Peacocks



 

Animal prints
Dare to bare zebra, giraffe and all manner of wild prints on the beach this year. Peacocks' fuschia pink zebra bikini embraces the 'Out of Africa' trend.






 

©Paul Smith
©Paul Smith




Fifties one-pieces
If you prefer the ‘more is less’ approach to swimwear (which, let's face it, can be far classier!), indulge in this season’s hottest one-pieces like Paul Smith’s charming boy-leg polka dot swimsuit in flattering Fifties shapes.






 

©Missoni
©Missoni


Floral prints
Florals are feminine and they date well, which is good news if you only give your swimwear an airing for one week per year! Missoni's floral print bikini on a turquoise background makes a bright statement.








©New Look
©New Look




 

Nautical
Get on board the maritime trend in sailor-girl pieces such as New Look’s totally nautical costume (it’s even shaped like an anchor). 



CLAIRE SULMERS and SARAH HORROCKS

  

Sarah Horrocks
12/08/2009
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