Catch The Latest Wave In Swimwear (NAPSA)—Stylists say the latest swimwearfashions are sure to make a splash with bathing beauties everywhere. Taking their cues from the ready-to-wear runways, the latest swimsuits promise to be bold, bright and imaginative. One of the most important looks for swimwear continues to be the separate, versatile tops and bottoms that can be mixed and matched according to style preference and body type. This year, many designers have updated popular designs with a variety of details to create more fashion interest. For example, DKNY’s Chain Reaction tankini offers true day to evening versatility with a sexy, low-cut v-neckline accented with a trendy gold chain. A similarly sophisticated take on the popular tankini is offered by LaBlanca. The designer has created an easy to wear suit, trimmed in a bold hot pink, that is anything but basic. Body ID takes a sportier turn with a fun orange tankini and matching skirt set and Calvin Klein updates the boy-cut short with a cutout belt with logo detailing that rides low on the hips. To help brighten the day, Swim Systems offers a rainbow of shades with its collection of bandeau top bikinis available in fuchsia, turquoise and tangerine. XOXO uses similar bold and graphic details to highlight its fashion-forward string bikinis. Women whoprefer more coverage and support may be glad to know that the one-piece suit is making a comeback. With contemporary details such as a hal- Today’s swimsuit styles combine form and function to help bathing beauties have fashionable fun in the sun. ter-style top, that is both supportive and flattering, one-pieces can be every bit as fashionable as their more body-baring counterparts. Beach Stop, for example, offers a blue polka dot maillot and Jantzen has a shimmering-soft one-piece available. Despite their variety, many of today’s newest styles have one thing in common—modern materials. Fabrics made with Tactel’ nylon and Lycra’ elastane, let designers create stylish and figureflattering looks. Swimwear made with these materials maintains its smooth fit, resists color fading, and has a sleek, beautiful look. For more information, visit www.dupont.com.
