Swimwear that looks like lingerie...

[sarasmith3269]

does it exist?

I look smashing in a bra and panty set:shame:...but swimwear just looks so blah on me. Do you know of any designers or stores or brands that carry anything that looks like lingerie?

Mainly, balconet/balcony style tops and bottoms that are "cheeky" without being string and superlow?

Does anyone else have this problem or did I make it up in my head?

 

[chloe_chanel]

No. I feel much sexier in my lingerie sets than in swimwear.

 

[jennyx0]

http://www.chynnadolls.com/c-14-bikinis-swimwear.aspx

http://www.havefaith.com/

Erm...that's all I can think of right now.

 

[cecicat]

I'm a big fan of malia mills - you can mix and match tops and bottoms, and they size their tops based on bra size/cups.

http://maliamills.com/

They also use "real" woman as models, so you get a good idea how the suits will look on normal gals, not just bikini models. HTH!

 

[SPOILEDkiwi]

La Perla, Agent Provocateur, and D&G make swimwear that looks just like lingerie.

http://www.agentprovocateur.com/swimwear/bikinis.html

http://www.laperla.com/en-us/swimwear/bikinis/#/?f-size=&f-style=&f-variant=&p=1&s=name

http://store.dolcegabbana.com/dolcegabbana/search/Beachwear/woman/season/main/tskay/9BEC955A/c/cat_525/gender/D

 

[jennyx0]

^Ah, I had no idea Agent Provocateur made swimsuits...they are seriously sexy!!

 

[CuTe_ClAsSy]

Urban outfitters and shopbop have a few lingerie looking swimsuits atm.

 

[linhhhuynh]

La Perla, Agent Provocateur, and D&G make swimwear that looks just like lingerie.

http://www.agentprovocateur.com/swimwear/bikinis.html

http://www.laperla.com/en-us/swimwear/bikinis/#/?f-size=&f-style=&f-variant=&p=1&s=name

http://store.dolcegabbana.com/dolce...season/main/tskay/9BEC955A/c/cat_525/gender/D

i loooove the D&G ones!

 

[sarasmith3269]

La Perla, Agent Provocateur, and D&G make swimwear that looks just like lingerie.

http://www.agentprovocateur.com/swimwear/bikinis.html

http://www.laperla.com/en-us/swimwear/bikinis/#/?f-size=&f-style=&f-variant=&p=1&s=name

http://store.dolcegabbana.com/dolce...season/main/tskay/9BEC955A/c/cat_525/gender/D

OMG! those agent provocateur ones are EXACTLY what Im talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!! eeeek!

 

[californiaCRUSH]

A lot of the beach bunny swim suits look a lot like lingerie and they're so cute! Check them out definitely

 

[Girlie06]

to Beach Bunny Swim.

 

[sarasmith3269]

Now...although Ive certainly heard of Agent Provocateur, I really never looked into that brand. Are there any other online retailers that sell AP or just them?

thanks.

 

[chicjean]

you might check out figleaves.com, too. they have some balconette style tops.

 

[vhdos]

I understand what you mean about lingerie looking better than swimwear, but isn't that kind of the point of swimwear? The beach, pool, etc. is still a public place and lingerie is typically worn in private - thus the distinction between swimwear and lingerie. Swimwear has to have some functionality and practicality (like lining to "hide" things, stronger seams to keep things in place, material that tolerates water/sun/sand, etc.) and that's probably what takes away some of the sexiness.
Anyway, I saw some really cute balconette-style tops in the latest Victorias Secret catalog that came in the mail. How about something like this:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/S...&c=Page&cid=1300105508571&pagename=vsdWrapper

 

[newmommy_va]

ITA about "blah" swimwear. I just bought a nursing swimsuit that is very blah. Personally, I like cute swimwear that fits like lingerie (just doesn't look like lingerie) with polka dots and fun prints. So I would recommend Freya and Fantasie. I wish I could wear argent provacateur, la perla, and d&g swimwear, but their styles just don't offer the support I need!

Try Neiman Marcus and Saks for agent provocateur (or all 3 brands for that matter). If you can't find something you like online, they sell these brands in stores. Good luck!