The Monokini

Summer is coming fast, and the time is now to get out there and grab yourself a hot swimsuit. The hottest style in swimwear this season is the monokini. The monokini is basically an evolved version of the classic sexy bikini combined with a one-piece, and it is definitely the sexiest type of bathing suit, even though it covers up more.

There are some great reasons to get a monokini this summer. Not only are they the hot new fashion trend, but they also help to cover up some areas that you may not have worked off yet from winter.

I have shopped around almost every swimwear store over the past few weeks to find the hottest monokinis out there, and here are a few of my favorites.

Styles

In Style Swimwear

This is a hot little number from In Style Swimwear, a monokini that ties up at the neck and back, and which offers moderate back coverage.

The bottom features a high cut leg and the bathing suit is fully lined so there is no see through. It is a gorgeous monokini that has a corset style look to it, and which is flatting on most figures.

This monokini looks great alone for a day on the beach, but you could also throw on a cute pair of shorts or denim skirt and have a sexy little ensemble for the warm summer night.

Victoria’s Secret

Victoria’s Secret offers a collection of over one hundred different swimsuits, and this monokini is one of my favorites of all.

It features a removable halter strap that ties at the neck or in front for a bandeau shape, and also ties at back. There are side-tie strings which add to the sexiness of this one-piece and is made of imported nylon/spandex.

One of the things I love most about this monokini is that it is available in eight different sizzling colors: white, yellow, fuchsia, jade, black, bright pink dot, jade dot, and black dot.

Yandy

This was easily one of the sexiest monokinis that I found. Available from Yandy, you will really make a statement when you’re donning this sexy black one-piece.

It adds curves in all the right places and covers up the bottom of your stomach which is nice, especially for women who have had children and who may not be overly fond of their pooch.

The black is of course figure flattering, and the o-ring detail is super sexy and very modern.

Sizing

It is really important that you get the right size bathing suit if you want to look your best, and with a monokini this is especially true.

Your bathing suit should fit snug all over, so you don’t want to have the top too loose and the bottom too tight or vice versa.

Being tanned is also important and so you may want to head out to a tanning salon to get a nice base tan before you make your first appearance in your new swimsuit.

The monokini is a fun, funky new trend in swimwear that is all the rage, and as long as you make sure that yours is properly fitted and a flattering color and design, you are going to look amazing and are sure to catch some eyes on the beach.

One of my all-time favorite stores, as I have mentioned before, is Victoria’s Secret. They cater to the sophisticated woman and yet manage to keep their designs flirty and fun.

With summer fast approaching, there is no better time than now to check out the 2008 swimwear collection available through Victoria’s Secret now.

Whatever your size and style preference you will find the perfect bathing suit, and with their low prices you can even afford to get more than one.

Although there are over one hundred different gorgeous styles to choose from, here are a few of my personal favorites.

Vix Floral Sequin Sliding Triangle Top & Adjustable Tanga Bottom

This is a stunning bikini that offers as much luxury and elegance that you can find in a two-piece swimsuit.

Exclusively for Victoria’s Secret, this little number offers decent coverage, with sequin embellishment and embroidery, lined cups for no see through, and is made of imported Brazilian polyamide/elastane.

It is available in sizes XS-L, top $110, bottom $60.

Beach Sexy Shimmer Stripe Sliding Triangle Top & String Bottom

A little bit disco-esque, this two-piece is full of sparkle and shine.

Trendy and flirty, you will definitely stand out on the beach in this one, with a center rhinestone heart and contrasting red string ties.

Crafted from imported nylon/spandex, this bathing suit will shape to your body like a glove, is available in sizes XS-L, top $32, bottom $24.

Rampage Metallic Triangle Top & Low-Rise Bottom

Featuring an all-over scroll print, light removable padding, neck tie and back clasp, this gorgeous little number is fully lined and made of imported nylon/spandex.

The flirty flippy skirt bottom accentuates your curves and covers you up a bit more if you want more coverage on the bottom.

Available in sizes XS-L through all Victoria’s Secret outlets, this set is $49 for the top, $51 for bottom.

Very Sexy Ombrè One-Piece Monokini

As you can see I’m more of a bikini girl myself, but there are a couple of one-piece suits that I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on.

Take this monokini for example, which features blended ocean-blue and mauve colors.

This one-piece has an open back and is fully lined. It ties at both the neck and back and features a plunging neckline, for a price of only $60.

Vix Jeweled Cut-Out One Piece

This is another of my favorites. A stone-bold stunner, this one-piece comes with beveled jeweled stones on the front and a one-shoulder asymmetrical silhouette that connects the top and bottom on one side.

With minimal back coverage and the bright white color, this bathing suit screams sex appeal.

Available in sizes XS-L this one-piece is yours for a very reasonable price of $165.

These are just a few of the swimsuits Victoria’s Secret is featuring this year, so make sure that you check out their retail stores or website to view the full collection.

So the summer season is fast approaching and what better way to start it off than by buying your first bathing suit of the year.

There are some fantastic new trends in bathing suits this year, and as reported on one of the leading fashion websites, Suite101:

New York Runway trends for African inspired tribal and jungle prints can be seen in the new collections. Victoria’s Secret Designer Collections include a Red Carter Giraffe cut-out one-piece and a sexy Tiger print & dots push-up tankini top.

Colors and prints are really all the rage for the upcoming swimsuit season, and also, from the runways of Milan we are seeing a lot of geometric prints featured heavily on tops and bottoms.

Of course bikinis are still as popular as ever, and they seem to just keep getting smaller and smaller. So it is then not surprising that tiny bikins giving minimum coverage are in this season, however one new aspect that has not really been covered yet is the reversible bikini.

Many swimwear retailers are now offering reversible bikinis. This is a really cute idea and gives you two bathing suits for the price of one. FigLeaves is one of the most popular companies now offering these hip bikinis, so be sure to check them out.

Embellishments on bathing suits are also very in this year:

This season’s trend of “embellishments” which proliferate dresses, shoes and handbags are carried through into swimwear. Fringes, appliqué, beads and bows can be seen adorning swimsuit bottoms and tops.

The new swimwear trends for this year are dramatic and yet subtle all at the same time, but all make a statement in their own right.

Also don’t forget about the many fabulous Australian designers that are making their mark in the swimwear world, such as Zimmermann and Seafolly.