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Give into the enchantment of swimsuits |
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Written by Jean Patteson, MCT
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Saturday, 26 May 2007 |
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Keep Ariel, Sebastian and the rest of the enchanting Little Mermaid cast in mind when you do your swimsuit shopping this season.
For their spring and summer collections, bathing-suit designers have plunged into the colorful world of the coral reef for inspiration. Swimsuit styles, colors and prints reflect the shapes and shades of fish, shells and seaweed, as well as the blossoms that line tropical shores.
Exotic oranges and purples bring to mind Caribbean corals. Dots and stripes mimic the markings on angelfish and cowrie shells. And embellishments such as gold-tone buckles, silvery rings and multicolored beads suggest spilled underwater treasure.
You could choose a black suit - again. Black is sophisticated. And slimming. (If you really think a few ounces of fabric can whittle away pounds and/or inches.) But black is for nightclubs and funerals. So why choose black for a garment designed for having fun in the sun?
Think of it this way: If a swimsuit has a creative cut, dazzling colors and eye-catching patterns, who is going to notice an extra inch here or pound there?
To further distract from thunder thighs or a bulging bottom, add movie-star sunglasses, a big straw hat, a jazzy beach bag and mother-of-pearl jewelry. Paint your toenails hot pink and slip on a sexy pair of sandals.
Whether you choose a one-piece suit, a tankini or bikini, don't forget a coordinating cover-up - a flippy wrap-and-tie skirt, a South Seas-style pareo or a gauzy tunic.
If you're not sure what colors to choose, let The Little Mermaid be your guide. Think of Ariel, with her lavender bikini top and turquoise tail; Sebastian, all red and orange; Flounder, yellow with blue stripes ...
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