Lingerie Blog

It is not too late for summer beach getaways, which means it’s not too late to find your perfect swimsuit. Cyla Weiner, bra and swimwear fitting expert and owner of Washington DC lingerie and swimwear boutique Sylene of Washington, provides insights into this season’s swimsuit trends:

1. COLOR— Black is a universal color and is always in style and flattering. Extremely popular for 2010 are suits of solid emerald green and purple, which will be strong for Fall fashion too. Always good are red, hot pink, and sea foam blue which compliment most complexions.

2. STYLE— The one shoulder is popular but doesn’t work well for tan lines. The bandeau and tankini top may be a better way to go. Mix and match 2-piece suits are everywhere this summer and let you mix sizes, ensuring a better fit.

3. DETAIL— There seems to be less hardware on swimwear than in previous seasons, which tends to just discolor or get hot anyway. Ruching and shirring are popular and create a more flattering line for most body types.

4. PATTERN— Stripes and bold paisley patterns are prominent this year. (My daughter even found a swimsuit with purple paisley very similar to her Vera Bradley towel & bag pattern. She was thrilled!)

5. LARGE BUSTED—Designers are listening! Suits specifically designed for DD+ cup women and women who have had mastectomies are sexier this year. Check Fantasie, Freya, Shoshanna and Roidal for “extra support” this season.

Additional Reading: Oprah’s O Magzine has an article this month interviewing mastectomy swimwear designer Patricia Brett. Her line can be seen here.