# Sunsuit Funsuits Non-Bathing Suits Are Great for Summer Escapades By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-05-16 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-bathing-suits-memorial-day-long-weekend References: [fashionista](http://fashionista.com/2009/05/would_you_wear_a_bathingsuit_y.php) & [net-a-porter](http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/39841) Lately, [non-swim suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection) have become popular among designer collections. With the Memorial Day long weekend slowly creeping up on us, women are looking for flattering, perfectly fitting attire for their [beach and/or yacht adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection). Take Hervé Léger’s $750 Martine bandage sunsuit, for example. This non-bathing suit is definitely not meant to be ruined by chlorinated water or sea water, and is not the most practical outfit to wear if you are trying to [get a nice, even tan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool)! If all you are going for is a sophisticated look, then this sunsuit has your name written all over it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Non-swim Suits:** Opportunity for designers to create fashionable attire for beach and yacht adventures that is not meant for swimming. - **Flattering Attire:** Demand for perfectly fitting and flattering clothing options for summer escapades. - **Sophisticated Look:** Preference for sophisticated and trendy outfits for beach and yacht outings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can create non-swim suits that are both fashionable and practical for beach and yacht adventures. - **Swimwear:** Swimwear industry can innovate by designing non-bathing suits that offer a stylish and flattering alternative for beachgoers. - **Luxury Resorts:** Luxury resort industry can cater to the demand for sophisticated attire by offering special packages that include fashionable non-swim suits for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection.md) - [Inclusive Beach Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-beach-essentials.md) - [Frilly Feminine Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g.md) - [Bespoke Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle-swimwear.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-swim-collection.md) - [Sunwear Active Lifestyle Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watskin.md) - [Playful Sun-Safe Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsafe-garments.md) - [Versatile Sleek Swimwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandy-del-mar.md)