2. SWIM SUIT
A swimsuit, bathing suit,
swimming costume, swimming
suit, swimmers, tog, bathers, or
cossie (short for "costume"), or
swimming trunks for men, is an
item of clothing designed to be
worn by people engaging in a
water-based activity or water
sports, such as swimming, water
polo, diving, surfing, water skiing,
or during activities in the sun, such
as sun bathing.
3. SWIM SUIT
Different types are worn by men,
women, and children.
A swimsuit can be worn as an
undergarment in sports that require a
wetsuit such as water skiing, scuba
diving, surfing, and wakeboarding.
Swimsuits are also worn when there is
a need to display the body, as in the
case of beauty pageants or
bodybuilding contests.
4. ONE PIECE SWIM SUIT
With the continuous revolution of
the one-piece swimsuit, fashion
swimwear doesn’t have to come in
the form of an itsy-bitsy bikini.
Many feel more comfortable in a
less-skin baring, more supporting
suit. They range in style and
coverage, and lately more two-
piece-like suits are becoming
popular. They are flattering for all
body types, and sometimes
include a built-in skirt and/or bust
support.
5. BIKINI TOP
The tops and bottoms can
come in many different shapes
and styles.
6. BIKINI TOP
A basic bikini top will have
triangle shapes that cover the
breasts and adjoining strings-
going around the neck and
around the back
7. BIKINI TOP
They will tie at the neck and
either on the back or between
the bust for a secure and
adjustable fit.
8. TRIANGLE TOP
A triangle top or tie top, first
imported from Rio de Janeiro, is
one of the most popular. They are
often just lined to keep the top
lightweight. Some have stitched in
or removable padding and some
have underwire. A triangle top can
have either fixed or sliding
triangles.
9. TRIANGLE TOP
Fixed triangles are better at
staying in place, while sliding
triangles slide along the
bottom string band for
adjustable coverage. This
information should be in the
product description.
10. TRIANGLE TOP
Many times there is adornment or
a decorative piece between the
bust to add a bit of flair. A triangle
suit is a great look for those who
are average or smaller busted.
11. HALTER TOP
A halter top is similar to a triangle
top. The fabric that goes around
the neck is thicker, which is ideal
for women who are
large busted.
12. HALTER TOP
It adds more support and is
easier to keep in place for
some. It's not uncommon for
a halter to have an extra
strip of fabric underneath the
bust, often of contrasting
color or pattern.
13. BANDEAU TOP
A bandeau top has no shoulder
straps (or very thin ones coming
up around the back of the neck)
and is a large strip of fabric
covering the bust. They either tie
or clasp in the back and are
recommended for smaller
chested women, although they
can have the effect of minimizing
the chest.
14. bandeau top
Because of the lack of straps,
bandeaus can easily slip down
and are generally not
recommended for water sports
or beach games.
15. BANDEAU TOP
They are ideal for tanning, since
they leave no strap marks. The
bandeau was one of the first
swimsuit styles accepted by the
US, and first came on one-piece
bathing suits.
16. TANKINI
The tankini style offers maximum
coverage and is an ideal style for
those who still want to leave
something to be desired, but don't
want to sacrifice fashion.
17. TANKINI
The tankini is similar to a camisole
tank top. It has a fitted bust and
then a slight empire waist—perfect
for decoratively camouflaging the
tummy area. A tankini also has the
convenience of a two piece.
18. UNDERWIRE
For those who are large
busted or feel more secure
with more fabric and support,
an underwire bra top is ideal.
It is very similar to a bra, with
underwire support and full cup
coverage.
19. ENHANCER
Similar to underwire tops are
enhancer bra tops, which enhance
the bust area. If you are looking to
downsize your bust in a swimsuit,
an underwire top would be better.
Enhancer tops are ideal for
average or smaller busted women
who wish to look fuller in their
tops. These tops will most likely
have padding, and may or may not
have underwire built in.
20. SPORT TOPS
Sport tops are typically "sturdier"
designs; that is, they are made to
stay in place even through
rigorous activity such as beach
volleyball or tag football. Sport
tops usually have one piece
across the chest to minimize top
movement.
21. D-CUP
For women who need a little
extra room and support, D-cup
and DD-cup swimwear provide
the comfort and support you
need.
22. FULL BOTTOMS
Full bottoms may be a preference for
most women, as they are usually more
preferable on beaches and in the pool.
For water sport enthusiasts, full
bottoms are more apt to stay in place
while taking part in activities like
wakeboarding and surfing.
23. FULL BOTTOMS
Unlike a Brazilian cut, full bottoms do
just that—fully cover the bottom. They
are often called "boyshorts" or
"hipsters" because of the cut similar to
men's briefs.
24. Since much of retail
swimwear sold in the USA is
from Brazil, it's only natural
that Brazilian cut bottoms
are rapidly gaining
popularity.
BRAZILIAN BOTTOM
25. BRAZILIAN BOTTOM
These are wonderful for
women who love fashionable
swimwear and crave a little
extra sun.
26. THONG
Thong bottoms are
great for those who
want to eliminate as
many tan lines as
possible. The skimpy
cut allows more skin to
be shown in the back.
28. SCOOP BOTTOMS
Scoop bottoms offer more
coverage on the waist than a
hipster bottom, while allowing
more freedom than a -waisted
bottom. Scoop bottoms usually
have full coverage backs,
although some come in skimpier
cuts like Brazilian and thong.
29. HIGH WAIST
High waist bottoms typically
go up to the belly button. This
extra fabric is ideal for those
who worry about a low-
waisted bottom staying in
place or showing too much
skin.
30. SKIRTED BOTTOMS
Skirted bottoms can come in a
waist, Brazilian, scoop or thong
cut. The length of the attached
skirt will vary by suit and should be
labeled in the description
32. SKIRTED BOTTOMS
however, due to the extra
material, skirted bottoms tend to
take a bit longer to dry than
other bottoms might.
33. BOY SHORTS
Boy shorts are so named for
their resemblance to men's
briefs. They are usually low rise
with a square cut.
34. BOY SHORTS
Because of their short-like
appearance, they usually
provide full coverage in the
back, making them perfect for
the sporty woman or one who
wants extra coverage on the
hips.
36. TIE-SIDE BOTTOMS
You are able to tie them just so,
and when you're spending the
whole day at the beach, comfort
is key..
37. TIE-SIDE BOTTOMS
Some have a tie on one side,
some on two sides. Offering an
easy on/off as well as personal
adjustment, mix and match to
your heart's content.
38. MATERNITY
Water aerobics are such a
necessity for any pregnant
woman, it's no wonder maternity
suits are becoming more and
more popular. Most are made with
stretch fabric, so you can wear it
to term.
39. TAN THROUGH SUITS
Tan through suits are made of
ultra thin,
non-see-through fabric that
allows the sun to penetrate but
not the human eye. These suits
are great for getting an all over
even tan – no lines at all!
40. COVER UPS AND
SKIRTS
Cover ups and skirts are a great
asset to any bathing suit. By
pulling on a simple skirt or over-
the-head, loose fitting dress you
can make a swimsuit ready to
wear to shops on the pier or to a
great restaurant for lunch. Most
cover ups are made of cotton,
which dries quickly, helping you to
avoid awkward wet patches
caused by a wet suit. The
description of a product will tell
you the fabric type.
