Bikinis might be the most talked about, but one piece swimwear still has a place in beach fashion.
One piece swimwear often offers a lot more coverage than bikinis and provide a larger canvas for pretty designs. Covering the midsection is a must for some self conscious women, while others simply like the more flowing look of one piece swimwear.
Here we see several monokinis, where are essentially one piece swimsuits with the sides cut out. This creates a curving visual effect, giving the wearer a more feminine shape.
One piece swimsuits were popular in the 1930s because beach wear was much more conservative back then. However, the style has maintained a presence over the years.
There are countless design options for one piece swimsuits including Bohemian floral prints as seen here.
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29 Sexy One Piece Swimwear Suits
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Curve-Loving Swimwear
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Sultry Fishnet Swimsuits
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Ribbon Wrap-Around Swimwear
The Noelle Cutout Colorblock Swimsuits are Classy
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Minimalist Bikini Shoots
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Billowing Beach Gowns
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Dystopian Swimwear Designs
The 'Embedded Allure' by David Higgs is Savage and Sci-Fi
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Geeky Gamer Swimwear (UPDATE)
These Game Boy Color Swimsuits by Black Milk Design are Geeky Chic
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Body-Hugging Sci-Fi Apparel (UPDATE)
The Black Milk Star Wars Collection is a Galactic Hit
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Excessive Bronzed Photoshoots
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Sunbathing Beauty Editorials
The Marie Claire Russia August 2012 Photoshoot Stars Nadine Naue
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Geology-Infused Swimwear Catalogs
The Karla Spetic Swim 2013 Collection Studies the Art of Rocks
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Seductively Geeky Swimwear
The Pacman Swimsuit Brings Sexy to the Classic Arcade Game
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Slang-Infused Swimwear
The ‘Dope’ Swimsuit by Stampd LA is Seductively Sassy
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Chromatic Symmetrical Swimwear
The Mara Hoffman Resort 2013 Collection is a Graphic Paradise
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Scuba Streetwear
The Erin Heatherton and Jacquelyn Jablonski Russh Magazine Editorial
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X-Ray Swimsuits
Ribs Swimsuits by BlackMilk Will Give You an Exoskeleton
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Punchy Pastel Lookbooks
Opening Ceremony Spring 2013 Focuses on Miami-Inspired Threads
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Sporty Strapped Styles
Antony Nobilo's 'One Day of White Light' Series is Fierce and Sensual
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Pop Culture Swimsuits
The 'Shark vs. Mermaids One-Piece is Funny and Sultry
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Cut-Away Monokinis
Summer's Must-Have Swimwear Photgraphed in Ruins
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Modest Female Swimwear
The 'Bikini Sari' by Shivan & Narresh is Stylish & Classy
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Accordion Cut Swimwear
Sexy Suits in the Zimmermann Summer 2010 Look Book
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Luxe Land-Only Swimsuits
The Cutout Bandage Sunsuit by Herve Leger is not Recommended for Water
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Geeky Gamer Beachwear
The Black Milk Game Boy Swimsuit is All About Nostalgia and Pop Culture
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Padded Bodysuits
Vilsbol De Arce Swimsuits Feature Futuristic Linebacker Shoulders
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Tropical Bohemian Bikinis
The Mara Hoffman 2012 Swimwear Collection is Exotically Chic
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Chocolate Gladiator Bikinis
Benjamin Brass Designs the Wearable Confection Worn by Cindy Fabre
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30s Swimsuit Reviews
New York Public Library's Archive Stockpiles Vintage Bathing Suits
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Boombox Bathing Gear
The Stussy Women's Halter One-Piece Swimsuit Kicks it Old-School
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Blue Lagoon Accessories
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The 'Color of Beats' Series by Photographer Yanzhou Bao is Electrifying
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Vibrant Candid Captures
The Tommy Ton for Harper's Bazaar Korea May 2012 Issue is Punchy
Sweetly Innocent Swimwear
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