During a recent family vacation to Hawaii I gained a new found appreciation for the simple genius of the tankini. I was uncomfortable at the thought of seeing my 14 year old niece in a bikini at the beach since I still think of her as a sweet young girl. When she showed up in a cute Roxy tankini I breathed a sigh of relief. It was fashionable and completely age appropriate. Her mother, who is in her early 40's and just recently dropped her baby weight from her youngest child, also chose a tankini. Her suit cleverly accentuated her curves while you're flat playing down her tummy area. And my mother who is 61 also wore a tankini. It's amazing how a little smart thinking transformed the traditional one piece into a figure flattering design that appeals to multiple generations. The unforgiving one piece makes you look prepubescent if you're flat chested and makes you look like the Michelin Tire Man if you've got a bit of yummy fat. The tankini, on the other hand, works like a tank top that is just long enough to go below the tummy which is a problem area for many women. It's usually not as tight as the one piece but offers the coverage of a one piece for those who are self conscious about baring their mid-section. On top of that, there's plenty of necklines and print for everyone. The bikini still is the summer icon but the tankini is for real girls, and women.
Raisins Tawny tankini top - $42.99 (additional 50% off). Raisins and Roxy are both popular brands for girls.
Kenneth Cole rushed tankini top - $66.00
Tommy Bahama 'Tahaana Damask' tankini top - $88.00
Olian Maternity Halter tankini - $24.90. Even expectant mommies can wear the tankini!
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The tankini is my piece of swimsuit on summer. It hides all my flaws and really looks great on me!
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