Retro, Prints and Ruffles: Swimsuits Are Bolder, Brighter Than Ever

All The (Retro) Rage: Ruffles, neon, prints and retro — swimsuits are bolder and brighter than ever

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Four trends are going to be huge this summer, and the biggest trend of the season really follows the out with the new and in with the old attitude …  wait … nope, that’s right; we’re going retro.

Ladies, grab a corseted or bandeau top paired with a high-wasted bottom and get your Marilyn Monroe on. Or, unleash your inner girlie-girl with ruffles; nothing says feminine and carefree more than sporting ruffles.

But maybe classic is more your style. If that’s the case, stick with the tried and true — the nautical trend. The blue/red and white stripes give you a crisp, clean appearance that is timeless.

And finally, don’t be afraid of color. Save those neutral hues for fall and winter, and make a statement with bold, neon suits. Plus, the brighter the color, the tanner you’ll look. And if you’re bold enough, opt for prints — floral or animal.

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Trend: Print/Retro

Trend: Print/Cut Out

Becca, Sweet Indulgence Top: $72, Bottom: $60 Exquisite Swimwear	Luli Fama, Sexy Senorita One piece cut out: $150 Everything But Water

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Trend: Nautical

Born with Stripes Top: $119, Bottom: $110 Beach Bunny Swimwear	We Found Love Top: $88, Bottom: $87 Beach Bunny Swimwear

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Trend: Retro

Seafolly, Pinup (magenta) Top: $80, Bottom: $72 Exquisite Swimwear	Kkini, Monroe Bathers Tank $198 Exquisite Swimwear

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Trend: One Piece

Trend: Ruffles

Carmen Marc Valvo, Palm Harbour One piece bandeau: $139 Everything But Water	Betsy Johnson, French Pastry Top: $88, Bottom: $86 Everything But Water

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Scottsdale Living Magazine Spring 2012