One piece bathing suits have been popular since the 18th century for covering mainly the genitalia and the breasts and all the private parts in between while swimming in the sea or in the swimming pool. This is also popularly known as tank suits. Some of the variants and types of one piece bathing suits include monokinis, string bodies, sling bikinis, racer back, swim dresses and halter-necks. Austrian designer Rudi Gernreich designed the monokinis. A topless one piece bathing suit consisting of only the lower piece of the bikini intended for women. The term “mono”-was taken to indicate single or one. Sling bikinis can also be referred to the same type of one-piece bathing suit. Halter suits have straps used to tie around the neck leaving a more revealing back. Swim dresses are one piece suits with built in skirts. Racer backs are for a sportier look with a strap that has a snugly fit over the shoulders and back with a cutout.
Sizes of one piece bathing suits
One piece bathing suits not only come in a variety of designs and types but also comes in different sizes fit for all ages including children, women, and maternity and also for plus sizes. Many of these are built with soft cup bra for coverage and support and are available in different cup sizes. Women who are having a hard time looking for their sizes can look through the internet and might find the need to check on shops and stores that specialize on plus size.
Considerations
To look more fashionable and comfortable with your one piece bathing suit, you have to take a lot of considerations and that includes checking on the strap, neckline, back coverage and even the leg cut. While it seems that this will show a more conservative look, some actually reveals as much skin or even more than that of the two piece suits.
One piece bathing suits benefits should also be maximized by making sure that you can move comfortably around.
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