Summer’s Best Swimwear - - Archived

What’s black, white and red all over? Chic swimwear that’s fashionable, modest, and something you can actually swim in.

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The one-shoulder design, a-symmetrical ruching and subtle gauze cutouts take the basic black one piece to new heights. And the flower covered swim cap is just plain fun.
Miraclesuit “Miracle Network”, $154 and black and white rubber flower swim cap, $20, available at Everything But Water.

 

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Look a little bit retro in this throwback two piece that still sports a modern shape. The bra-styled (and sized) top offers more support and coverage than one typically finds in a bikini.
Panache “Anya Stipe” bandeau bikini top and fold over bottoms, $64 and $36, available at BareNecessities.com. Lafont Paris “People” sunglasses, $415, VizioOptic.com.


Red. It looks good on everyone. This suit flatters with a plunge neckline, peek-a-boo cutout and stylish ruching.
Bleu Rod Beattie “American Hustle” swimsuit, $119, available at Everything But Water.

 

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Delicate, yet sporty, the unexpected mesh cutouts on this classic white suit made it one of our favorites.
Becca by Rebecca Virtue “Meshed Up”, $98 and white turban swim cap, $18, available at Everything But Water.

Made with sturdy wetsuit material, the high neckline and zipper details of this suit make it a standout.
Magicsuit “Laguna Beach” swimsuit, $180, available at Everything But Water.

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Especially designed for those with long torsos, the eye catching stripes on this one piece angle in all the right ways.
Long Tall Sally chevron strip swimsuit, $75, available at US.LongTallSally.com.

You can’t go wrong with a classic, black full-coverage bikini. The underwire top—which flatters while keeping you covered—is sized like a bra, so you can get a perfect fit.
Panache “Anya” underwired balconnet bikini top and classic bikini brief, $59 and $36, available at BareNecessities.com. Basket weave and flower rubber swim cap, $12 available at Everything But Water.

 

Photography by Jeremy Shelby
Story and Styling by Abby Hoeffner
Hair and Makeup by Kelley Whaley
Model Deanna Cahill represented by the Kim Dawson Agency

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