Have you ever seen those old pictures where women in swimsuits look more like they’re dressed for a snowball fight than a day of frolicking on the beach? Swimsuits used to be very bulky. There were multiple layers. Today’s swimsuit has evolved. Think swim wear couldn’t get any more risqué? Think again. Today, swim wear is not just considered a frock used for swimming. It has become a fashion empire and the core of a woman’s summer wardrobe. Most designers offer a wide array of tops, bottoms and wraps to mix and match according to your own taste. The new fashion for 2005 is sheer swim wear made of sheer, sometimes see-through material, that makes the actual suit almost obsolete. Sheer swim wear makes this style more fashionable by designing suits that are nearly see-through, but still cover up vital parts. If you are willing to bear all, this is the swimsuit for you.
Sheer swim wear goes against all swim suit norms. Traditionally, swimsuits have been made with a thick lining to prevent becoming transparent when wet. Sheer swim wear defies all this and is the skimpiest swim wear collection to hit the market. They come in one and two-piece suits, full backs and thongs, and although g-strings and thongs are illegal to wear on many beaches in the US, apparently the law isn’t stopping anyone. And swim wear manufacturers have found a year round market, as this barely there fashion has made waves all over some of the world’s most exotic beaches.
Dangerous Curves is one such swimsuit retailer, based in California, who has experienced an overwhelming demand for sheer suits in the past few months. They sell exotic swim wear of all colors and styles, including see-through-when-wet thong bikinis that leave nothing to the imagination. Best of all, Dangerous Curves offers relatively low prices; bikinis on their website range from around $35 for each piece. Not bad for a summer swimsuit.
According to them, women love the attention they get when wearing a sheer suit, whether they are at the public beach, local pool, or a trendy resort spot. For a look at these suits, visit Dangerous Curves’ website at www.dcswimwear.com. You can find sheer swim suits at nearly any online swim wear retailer that boast hundreds of different styles and designers in stock at reasonable prices. Wicked Weasel is also known for its ultra sheer, see through lycra swimsuits.
If you’re not looking for a bikini, there are some one-piece suits on the market. These one pieces consist of an opaque bikini covered by a see through mesh one-piece suit.
The trend for sexier swimwear began in Brazil with the introduction of the thong in the 80’s. Since then, swim suits have gained much more recognition in the fashion industry. They are worn even when water is no where near and are also worn in beauty pageants. Perhaps this can be seen as a revolution in the acceptance of public nudity. But until I find that perfect body to pull of such a feat, I believe I’ll just stick to my traditional, fuddy-duddy bikini.
By Kelley Caner