A two-piece swimsuit or bikini is a classic summer piece. They can be worn to the pool, beach or lake. Finding the right match is something that most women fear. If only because it seems like there are so many things to consider.
Contrary to what most women think, bikinis are not just for relaxation. While most two-piece swimsuits are focused on style rather than activity, you can now find bikinis that can handle vigorous water activities.
A brief classification of women's swimsuits from sports to swimsuits for photo shoots.
- Training suits: These are designed more for competitive swimmers. Designed to reduce drag and stay in place during workouts.
- Circular/Active/Fitness Swimsuits: Tankinis are great two-piece swimsuits for water activities such as water aerobics or jogging.They can be more conservative in cut and design, but still allow greater freedom of movement.
- Maternity Swimsuits: As the name suggests, these swimsuits are designed for expectant mothers.
- Leisure swimwear: They combine fun, flirty and fashion. They are not always suitable for lap swimming or aquatic exercise based on style. But this does not mean that you cannot swim in them.
- Swimsuits for photo shoots – the name says it all here too. These can be options with elaborate elements, a large number of beads or sequins. In general, give free rein to your imagination.
What to look for when purchasing
When choosing a swimsuit for your favorite water activities, consider these four factors:
- Choose a swimsuit style depending on the type of activity: how you move and how much sun exposure you will be will help you decide on your choice. For example, if you spend a lot of time diving under the waves, choose a one-piece swimsuit or top with a tie back or thick cross straps to help keep the swimsuit in place.
- Decide how much protection you want and where you want it: for example, if you plan to spend the day at the beach sunbathing and snorkeling, you might want to choose a swimsuit and shorts that you can pull over your sports bikini when you're ready to limit your stay in the sun.
- Decide what fabric and design you want: Quick-drying fabrics make it easy to transition from playing in the water to lounging by the pool. Zippered pockets are useful for storing essentials while boarding.
- Find a comfortable style: You want to spend more time focusing on water activities and less time adjusting your swimsuit bottom or making sure your top stays in place. Whenever possible, it's best to try on the suit and move around in it to find a good fit and make sure it doesn't slide up.
How to choose a two-piece swimsuit
The first thing to consider when choosing any type of swimsuit is its purpose. What or how do you plan to use the two-piece swimsuit?
While you can swim in almost any two-piece, note that not every bikini is best suited for swimming. Frills and ruffles on swimsuits look cute. But they can make swimming more difficult.
Some swimsuits do not have ties or elastic at the bottom. This means it can fall if you are not careful. The same applies to the top.
Fixed back against ties
As the name suggests, this style is more permanent and you won't be able to make adjustments. In a sense, it can be called a prefabricated one. There's nothing to tie (or untie), and many of these bikini tops can serve almost like a sports bra. This style is great for those who don't want to constantly struggle with tying the straps or worry about the ties coming undone.
Unlike a fixed back, ties allow you to adjust the straps. One of the benefits of a string swimsuit like this is that you can make the suit as tight or as loose as you want. It also reduces the number of tan lines.
It is important to note that no one style is better than another.Choosing the right back style for you depends on your preferences and how you plan to use the top.
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