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Gorgeous summer swimwear

4 November 2010

Graphic block colours paint the summer bright. Emerge from the water in the latest swimwear, which offers sexy, feminine cuts for all body shapes!

By Chu

Photographer: Sean Laurénz

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Water baby

A triangle top suits most cup sizes but works especially well for petite chests. Gold detail adds a glamorous edge.

Triangle bikini (R210) Lulu at Beaches.

Curves ahead

Cut-outs require one accessory: confidence. Just watch out for those tan lines! It’s also a good cut for hourglass figures. Earthy tones look amazing on darker skin or olive complexions – think bronzy golds and shimmering metallics for holiday chic.

Cut-out costume (R280) Lulu at Beaches.

Fluoro flash

Wider briefs with flouncy frills give a boyish figure a more feminine silhouette. Neons pop in the sunlight and give a sporty young twist.

Bikini (R890) Princesse tam tam.

In the pink

For ample cleavage, a halterneck works well. Exotic fuchsia is a must this season, and it’s the one colour that works on most of us!

Bikini (R240) Lulu at Beaches.

Into the blue

A bandeau top flatters a décolleté and your summer-ready arms. Hit the beach in bright blues – good on fair-skinned bodies.

Bandeau set (R1 260) Princesse tam tam.

Purple reign

Grecian-inspired draping, folds and ruching add dimension and disguise any upper body flaws. A higher cut is leg-lengthening.

Full piece (R2 995) Miraclesuit at Sea Weeds.

Red rising

Being big-busted doesn’t mean you can’t wear a strapless suit. Look for one with built-in support like this one, which has underwire and elastic to lift and prevent your bust from slipping down.

Strapless swimsuit (R2 995) Miraclesuit at Sea Weeds.

Taking the plunge

If it’s all black then it’s all about the shape. This is sexy swimwear at its best – the plunging neckline and open back scream sex appeal. And it’s practical: slip on a skirt to take you from beach to sundowners.

Full piece (R499) Sun Things.

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Comments - 17 comments

geraldines

These costumes are truly beautiful - pitty about the ridiculous prices of nearly R3000! How can anybody afford this?

Posted on Thu, Nov 4th 2010, 09:45

Fairlady

Hi Geraldine - we've included a couple of price points and three of the costumes are in the R200 - R300 range.

Posted on Thu, Nov 4th 2010, 09:56

Janine Cinti

Fabulous costumes, pricey, but one should have quite a good body to wear it.

Posted on Thu, Nov 4th 2010, 14:10

Trinity

Lovely shoot, but who among your readers can afford these? Or have the body to wear them? Come on, fashion team ... aspirational is one thing, but being totally out of touch with most of your readers is unwise and alienating. I specifically clicked on 'swimwear' because I'm in the market for a new one-piece, and I'm very disappointed.

Posted on Fri, Nov 5th 2010, 14:17

Leigh

O yes awesome shoot, but for prices like these I would rather have my swimsuit framed :)

Posted on Wed, Nov 17th 2010, 15:15

Ronelle

Hi, pls let me know where I can purchase the pink cerise bikini, I am in Umhlanga Rocks. Thanks Ronelle

Posted on Fri, Nov 19th 2010, 11:43

FAIRLADY TEAM

Hi Ronelle - Princess Tam Tam will be able to give you the location of a stockist near you - they can be contacted on (011) 786 1535. Kind regards,

Posted on Fri, Nov 19th 2010, 13:28

Natasha

I'm in cape town - where can i buy Beaches swimwear?

Posted on Sat, Nov 20th 2010, 09:46

Wendy Thornley

Please could you let me know where I can find these costumes? I live in Kyalami, Johannesburg. Many thanks Wendy

Posted on Mon, Nov 22nd 2010, 10:12

FAIRLADY TEAM

Hi Natasha - Beaches will be able to assist you with a stockist close to you. Please contact them on (021) 593 8891

Posted on Mon, Nov 22nd 2010, 16:30

Nitha

Hi! I love the black swimsuit from Sun Things. Could you please advise me on where I can get hold of it? Maybe a contact number and where they are situated?

Posted on Mon, Dec 13th 2010, 10:21

FAIRLADY TEAM

Hi Nitha Please contact Sun Things on 021 592 4700/1 for a stockist near you. Kind regards,

Posted on Tue, Dec 14th 2010, 11:44

Hanle

Where can I buy the stunning fuchsia halterneck bikini from lulu@beaches?

Posted on Thu, Jan 13th 2011, 14:09

FAIRLADY TEAM

Hi Hanle Please contact Beaches on 021 593 8891 Kind regards,

Posted on Fri, Jan 14th 2011, 08:09

Veronica

I live in Nelspruit Mpumalanga - where can i buy Beaches Swimwear

Posted on Wed, Jan 19th 2011, 10:22

FAIRLADY TEAM

Hi Veronica - Please contact Beaches on 021 593 8891 Kind regards,

Posted on Tue, Jan 25th 2011, 09:28

Luanè de Wet

Hi Everyone, Yes, high prices...but what about the fuller figures? How do I get involved in publishing my own line...they include Tankini's, Full Cover Costumes, Fashion Bikinis, Bikinis, Figure Shapers etc. I do agree that you need to give your readers something they will enjoy and that they can take home with them...let's be honest, we all do not have the perfect figure, but you sure can work with what you've got! Luanè de Wet Owner of Lu-may Exclusive Summer Wear Luane@lu-may.com

Posted on Tue, Apr 5th 2011, 14:33

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Water baby

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Red rising

Taking the plunge

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