Swimwear for the Tall Diva
I love the summer- sunning on the beach in a fabulous swimsuit with a handsome gentleman handing me a cocktail. But how does a tall girl with a long torso find that fabulous swimsuit? There are more options for style, size and proportion in the realm of swim suit shopping these days.
One is the bikini, which is perfect for tall divas because separate pieces can be purchased to fit your top and bottom. If you are tall and thin a Brazilian or v-shape bottom will make long legs look even longer. If your hips are narrow gathered sides, ties, metal hardware, and patterns will draw attention to your hips and make you seem curvy.
If you are not naturally blessed, do not strive to achieve a supermodel figure, or are just not interested in brazen fashions, the tankini or “monokini” might be your choice for achieving swimwear nirvana. The tankini is visually more forgiving than the bikini. but not as conservative as a one piece. Also, the tankini separates the line of your body to make it appear more proportioned. Monokinis are the hottest trend in swimwear right now. The cut-out or cut-away affect is sexier than a one-piece and less revealing than a bikini. Also, the monokini provides more coverage in the stomach area but exposes more skin to the sun, for tanning purposes. Tall fashionistas can truly pull this trend off since we have more body to cover. It also helps to create the illusion of a curve at the hip.
A one piece suit designed for a long torso is ideal if you are looking for full coverage and maximum sun protection. The cut of the neckline and leg make a huge difference since low necklines and high-cut bottoms create the illusion of a well-proportioned body. A style from this season that I love is the Grecian one-shouldered swimsuit, which is very reminiscent of the '40s and '50s era. I found a lovely swim dress at Newport-news.com.
I wore the Shape fx® shirred skirted suit (in a tall size) in white during a recent trip to Miami. It was a huge hit when I wore it to the beach, a pool party, and on Ocean Drive for drinks.