Stay Classic and Sexy with One-piece Swimwear
Before the discovery of the bikini, the swimwear that the early Egyptians used has always been one whole piece. The evolution through the years allowed the sprouting of various forms of bikinis and two-piece swimwear, but one-piece swimwear has always maintained its niche and up to now continues to be worn by women who prefer not to expose as much.
Various types of one-piece swimwear today include tank suits, monokini, thong swimsuits, sling bikinis, pretzel suits, halter necks, and what is considered the most common type of one-piece swimwear: the maillot or tank suit that resembles a sleeveless leotard or bodysuit. Below are the descriptions of other common styles of one-piece swimwear:
? Bodyskin: This resembles a wetsuit and covers the entire torso, arms and legs. It's not about decency but about reducing friction for professional swimmers.
? One-Piece Swimsuit Cutout: These are one-piece swimsuits with prominent holes cut in them. Invented in the 1930's, the styles involve front and back cutouts, side cutouts, asymmetrical cutouts, necklines and leg line cutouts, and others.
? High Legline One-Piece Swimsuit: This is a one-piece swimsuit that features the leg-line above the waistline that became popular in the 1980's. It spurred from the popularity of hi-leg leotards used by women for aerobics.
While bikinis definitely have their own sexual power, one-piece swimsuits offer a kind of classic sexiness that is not overt. In Hollywood, TV shows that rose to global popularity with their high use of one-piece swimwear include lifeguard show Baywatch, and more recently, Desperate Housewives. It can be said though that today's fashionable one-piece swimwear is the sexier versions of their predecessors. Low v-necklines, vertical seams on the bust, and skimpier rear area prove that more coverage can be just as sexy as the teeny-weeny bikini.
One advantage of wearing one-piece swimwear is that it can be flattering on more women as it defines the contours of a woman's curves well. While bikinis expose almost everything, one-piece swimwear can be used to really glamorize a woman with a not-so-perfect body but with great features that can be enhanced with the right one-piece swimwear.
Just what is the right type of one-piece swimwear for your body type? Of course, if you have the perfect hourglass figure, then you need not worry as almost every style fits you. If your body is on the pear shaped side and you are smaller on the top and bigger on the bottom, one-piece swimwear with simple swim skirts work great as these cover a bit more of the bottom. Some one-piece swimwear already comes attached with skirts. It is best when the top area is brightly colored to draw more attention to it and away from your bottom. Meanwhile, round body types are best fit in suits that wrap around the front and cinch to the side to hide bulging tummies. Women with less on top who want to enhance the look of their breasts can wear padded one-piece swimsuits or those with under wire. Just remember that before you buy your one-piece swimwear, you need to know which of your body features you'd like to expose and which you'd like to hide and then get the right swimsuit that serves your purpose.
