What Makes Designer Swimwear, Designer Swimwear?

When purchasing a new sexy swimsuit for summer, we undeniably want the best. So what is the best? When it comes to women's swimwear, there's no going past the incredible styles you'll find in designer swimwear. Unfortunately however, there are swimwear labels out there who'll take advantage of this exclusive term without being able to deliver on their end of the bargain. So what then, makes designer swimwear, designer swimwear? How do you know whether what you're purchasing is bonafide designer swimwear or if you're being taken for a designer swimwear ride?

In our multi-part series, we have been examining the elements that constitute designer swimwear and offering tips to help you sift out the designer swimwear good from the bad. So far, we've looked at the price and the quality of a women's swimsuit as a determinate of its 'designer swimwear status'. This time however, we'll be looking at cut.

You can tell a lot about a bikini or a swimsuit by its cut. Sometimes, it's hard to tell just by looking at it, however putting it on will tell you pretty quickly whether you're dealing with a designer swimsuit or not. A lot of the time, however, you'll be able to distinguish a designer swimsuit at first glance.

So what then, is a designer swimwear cut? Well, it's not as simple as that. If there was just one cut, then it wouldn't be special and it definitely would not be a designer swimsuit. And therein lies your answer! Designer swimwear represents cutting edge, avant garde, unique and special styles. The designers who produce these sexy swimsuits are the most talented minds of the industry with a passion for pushing the bounds of women's swimwear and for bringing their customers incredible, and new, swimwear styles each year.

When looking at a swimsuit, ask yourself if the cut looks special, unique or different. But trying it on will also help. A good designer knows that no matter how good a swimsuit looks on the rack, the true test is how it looks on the body. And an even better swimwear designer knows how to make a swimsuit do that. With designer swimwear, you'll find the cut to be flattering to the body. This sounds obvious, but when you've got a range of different body types to contend with, this is indeed a true skill. Great designer swimsuits will show of your best assets, and mask the not so good. So when deciding whether the swimsuit cut is good or not, simply try it on and take it for a designer swimwear test run.

By Jake Wilson