Couture Swimwear

Couture swimwear has the advantage of being designed however the designer sees fit regardless of trends or what is mainstream. As a result, these couture creations are often more stylized and thus definitely stand out. Take, for instance, the monokini. A hybrid between the one-piece and two-piece, the monokini has a distinct top and bottom, but with a section in the middle that joins the two. Some looks are symmetrical, others are not. Couture one-pieces may have cut-out, funky banding, textural appliques or anything else the designer fancies. Couture bikinis may have intricate braiding, embellished decor or sequins to name a few. Couture swimwear is also available in tankinis. This style is like a one-piece but is actually two separate pieces with the top looking like a tank top. If you want to go for less coverage, the Brazilian is a type of bikini with a bottom that shows off some more skin in the back. By trimming off some fabric in the back, this style lets some more skin peek out from the sides. For even less coverage, you can find couture thong bikini styles as well. This cheek-baring style lets it all hang out while erasing tan lines and leaving little to the imagination.