Ways to Pick a Cute and Convenient Boy-Shorts Tankini

The tankini is one of the most popular swim suits of women's fashion swimwear today. It has the sexiness of a bikini without being too showy, and the comfort of a one-piece swimsuit while still being trendy. Tankinis may be: boy shorts-tankinis, skirted tankinis, and normal tankinis.

The boy-shorts tankini is something of great interest, and has several pros and cons attached to it. The pros in choosing this kind of swim wear is that it is very comfy and you can be active in it - you can play water sports, swim or walk around the beach or poolside with it. It has all the features of bikinis, shorts and one-piece swimsuits rolled into one. The only consideration you need to make is if it fits you well and if the quality of the material is optimal. Some swim suit brands claim to be high-quality swimwear but the fabric could actually be torn easily or stain your skin.

How do you choose the right tankini swim wear? First, think of how you'll wear it- wear boy shorts-tankini if you are going for an active afternoon at the beach, like playing volleyball or waterskiing, since this will be more comfortable. Second, choose something that you actually like to wear - don't be pressured by friends or be conscious of what is or is not hip. Choose something that you feel good in. At the end of the day, that's the true definition of a great deal. If price is a consideration to you, consider browsing online stores and catalogues and compare. You'll be surprised that a lot of online stores offer the same piece you'll see in local department stores and boutiques at much lower prices.

By Dominic Fang

Tankini, Bandini, Or Thong, Oh My!

Choose the Right Bikini for Summer

In 1946, Louis Reard, an engineer - and a Frenchman, of course! - fashioned a two-piece women's swimsuit from 30 inches of fabric. Reard's rival in bikini design, Jacques Helm, was actually the first to create the iconic two-piece swimsuit of the 20th century. Helm called his design the "atome" in a nod to the smallest particle in the world known at the time. A marketing genius, Reard introduced his skimpy two-piece design five days after the United States began atomic tests in the Bikini Atoll and named it "bikini" to suggest that it would have the same explosive impact on society as an A-bomb.

The bikini is a women's two-piece swimsuit that covers the breast and groin areas. It was considered risqué when it first appeared in 1946, but the two-piece design was actually a throwback to very ancient times. Wikipedia cites the earliest form of a bikini appearing in the Chalcolithic Era (3500 BCE to 1700BCE). Bikinis appear in ancient Roman mosaics and murals, suggesting they were popular as swimming costumes among Roman women. Archaeologists have found Minoan wall paintings (circa 1600 BCE) showing a two-piece design very similar to the modern bikini, and women wearing bikinis appear on ancient Greek urns, ancient Sicilian floor mosaics, and statues from Pompeii.

Bikinis were accepted as mainstream swimwear fashion on the French Riviera long before being embraced by the public in the United States. The bikini was introduced to the U.S. in 1947, but its scandalous status remained in force well into the 1950s. Many American cities even passed laws to prohibit the wearing of a bikini in public. In 1957, Modern Girl magazine stated "It is hardly necessary to waste words over the so-called bikini since it is inconceivable that any girl with tact and decency would ever wear such a thing." American women didn't really jump on the bikini bandwagon until the late 1960s with the start of the so-called Sexual Revolution. Since that time, the bikini and its stylish variations have become the most popular swimsuit style in the U.S.

Because there are so many variations in bikini design, it helps to be familiar with the available styles before going shopping. Be aware, too, that your body shape and your level of self-confidence will also have an impact on the style you ultimately select.

Bikini Styles

The following bikini glossary provides basic descriptions of the many types of bikinis currently on the market.

String bikini - This classic, skimpy style features four strategically placed triangles connected by strings.

Tankini - A tank-style top and a traditional, string, or thong bottom.

Bandini - A strapless tube or bandeau top combined with a regular bikini bottom.

Camikini - A camisole top that will support larger breasts combined with any type of bikini bottom.

Thong - A bikini top with a bottom that covers the groin with a small piece of fabric connected by strings on the sides and between the buttocks.

Halter bikini - A top with a strap that circles the neck and attaches to the bodice combined with a traditional bikini bottom.

Micro bikini - A string bikini top with tiny triangles that cover the nipples and little more, with a g-string bottom.

Monokini - A skimpy bikini connected with a strip of fabric that runs from top to bottom or a bikini bottom worn without a top.

Sports Bikini - Worn by women who love sports, it features a top that is as supportive as a bra and a traditional bikini bottom.

Seekini - Any type of bikini that is "see-through" and usually can be worn only on certain beaches.

Bikini Materials, Colors, and Care

Armed with this knowledge of the most popular bikini styles, you can now move on to consider the type of material your bikini is made of, its color options, and the care it will require. The best selection of bikini styles and style options can be found by visiting a regular brick-and-mortar store or an online shop that lets you mix and match tops and bottoms for the best fit. The ability to combine tops and bottoms also lets you be creative in using solid colors and/or patterns to develop your own personal bikini style.

Bikini Grooming

And don't forget the all-important need to groom your bikini hair to match the type of bikini you plan to wear. Select grooming products made especially for the pubic area, so you won't suffer from ingrown hairs or rashes. Then you can be confident that you'll look your fabulous best in your new bikini!

By Bonnie Jo Davis

The Benefits of Wearing a Tankini

Think it is a little too cold to be shopping for a new bathing suit? Well, it's warm somewhere in the world, so by all means check out the latest trends in beach chic. In women's swimsuits, the modest sister to the bikini is the tankini, sporting a tank top instead of the more common bra top style. They are amazingly popular and are available in a number of bold colors and patterns.

In woman's swimwear swimsuits, this style actually started to become popular in the 1980s, but it has finally reached a peak in the world of beach chic. The tank tops may reveal a little bit of the midriff, as some versions may leave an inch or two exposed. Other styles may fit directly to the waist of the bottom, thus providing more coverage.

However, the bottoms may be anything from a thong or g-string to panties and modest square-cut shorts. These types of womens swimsuits can be especially flattering for the plus size woman, as they offer good bust support and the bottoms can be anything from a skirt to shorts. The skirted bottom has great coverage for fuller thighs and all versions allow for ways to minimize the flaws without sacrificing style or comfort.

Many woman who have a long torso complain about a one piece swimsuit being too short and uncomfortable; however, the tankini not only gives the illusion of a shorter torso it is also much more comfortable. Some women who have a shorter torso report that the break between the bottom and top is not the best look for them. If you are looking for versatility and style, then tankinis are a great choice as they can be mixed and matched in any number of ways creating several different looks.

Women have also reported that this style provides more security than a sexy bikini bra top, leading to fewer accidental exposures. For the more curvaceous women it is a good idea to look for the type where skin coverage between the top and bottom is at a maximum. If it is shorter, then there is a chance of excess bulging. Their versatility makes them a very popular choice to either play down the flaws or enhance the assets.

A tankini is the perfect choice if you want to feel sexy and stylish without feeling overly exposed. They are great for different beach sports, such as swimming, water skiing and beach volleyball. These two piece swimsuit tankinis also reduce the chance of a mishap or over exposure happening, as might happen with a bikini. Women of any age will find them a great choice for exposing just a little, which is perfect for tweens, yet stylish enough to please everyone.

By Mike Selvon

Ode to the Tankini

Let heaven shine down upon whomever invented the tankini – it is the perfect mix between a one-piece swimming suit and a bikini. A tankini is like the offspring of a loving bikini/one-piece couple.

Well, enough with that, let us talk more about the tankini. A woman should be able to wear whatever she wants to the beach – there are no age limits or size limits on who can wear bikinis and who cannot. A woman should be able to wear whatever she feels comfortable in.

Of course, unfortunately, some women do not always feel comfortable wearing a bikini – a bikini expose so much skin (and bulges beneath that skin!) Even women who felt perfectly comfortable wearing a bikini, even a string bikini, in their youth may not feel so comfortable wearing a bikini after having a couple of children. This, in no way, means that a woman should not be allowed to wear a one. Again, a woman should wear whatever she feels comfortable wearing.

Tankinis are great alternatives to bikinis. Many more woman are likely to feel more comfortable with themselves in one rather than a bikini. And why shouldn’t they? A tankini can be very flattering on most women.

A tankini is great because it is more modest than a bikini. Also, it has a bit more flair than most one-piece swimming suits. Another great thing about tankinis is that if you still want to tan your entire stomach, you simply need to roll up your tankini top to expose your belly as you lay out in the sun. Just try to do that with a one-piece!

A woman will feel most comfortable in a tankini not just because she knows she looks good, but because a tankini is also comfortable in a physical sense, as well. Most women are not used to having to put on a anything like a one-piece suit during an average day. Women are, on the other hand, used to pulling on a pair of underwear and a tank top, though. And this is pretty much what a tankini looks and feels like. Also, a tankini stays in place better than a bikini. You do not need to worry about those waves crashing down on you and stealing your suit!

Tankinis come in a wide variety of styles, just as bikinis and other swimming suits do. You can find ones that pretty much cover your entire stomach or tankini tops that end well above the belly button. There are tankinis with a bandeau top style and ones that come with boy short bottoms or string bikini bottoms. There are tankinis that come in a variety of fabrics as well – the patterns on the fabric of a tankini can be more exciting and brilliant than those of a bikini because, well, there is more fabric to work with.

Before you decide to hide at home and not go out to the beach at all this year because you do not want to put on a bikini or a frumpy one-piece (although, there are very cute one-piece swimsuits out there!), try on a tankini. It might just be the answer to all of your prayers. Besides, they are also very trendy right now, so you know that you will be in fashion when you wear one!

By Anne Clarke

Tankini Swimwear

The Tankini is a two piece swimsuit with a long torso, which is great for covering the belly. This swimsuit is generally accessible with brief style bottoms or shorts. For most ladies, it is a wonderful solution to the hassle of wearing one-piece swimsuits.

A Tankini swimsuit is an outstanding choice for women who do not like to expose but yet want to look fashionable. They are very comfortable and will give you the desirable coverage. It is a perfect substitute for bikini and gives you the comfort and convenience of one-piece as well as coverage and concealing of a two-piece. A Tankini includes regular bikini bottom and tank-top. The only distinction between a typical bikini and a Tankini is the tank-top. It is liked by women of all age groups because of its stylish and distinguished design.

They make outstanding beachwear for people, who love water sports and are involved in activities like swimming, beach volley-ball, windsurfing or water-skiing. Those who wish to wear a bikini but cannot do so due to their figure can wear this classy swimsuit. This is why it is also called the stylish and ultimate bikini.

A Tankini not only looks fashionable but also gives great comfort. You can enjoy swimming or any poolside game without getting disturbed about the costume malfunction. Tankinis are also preferred by pregnant women because they are awfully comfortable and is often used as maternity beachwear too.

They are a very modest swimwear style that will make you look very elegant and stylish.

By Sajith Joseph