It’s that time of the year again! Spring is almost here, which means swimwear weather is just right around the corner! If you’re a fashionista, you probably like to look your best wherever you go, which means you always have to stay up to date on the latest trends and styles.
Top 3 Swimwear Trends for 2012
The swimwear trend reports are in and I’ve got the inside scoop on the top 3 trends for 2012. Read on…
Coloured Animal Prints
The only thing hotter than animal prints is when they’re done in fun, fierce colors! For 2012, colored animal prints are a sizzling swimwear trend. One of the most popular ways the trend’s being done is by taking a classic print and reinventing it using a single color. Think blue leopard prints, pink crocodile prints and orange python prints. But another interesting way the designers are playing with this swimwear trend is by taking a classic animal print, in its natural true-to-life colour palette, and infusing bold pops of colour into it.
Jangala by ViX & Coral Python by diNeila
Think black and white zebra prints with pops of neon yellow, taupe python prints with pops of baby pink and more. Look out for colored animal print swimwear styles by ViX, L*SPACE, OndadeMar, Despi and diNeila.
Floral
Like animal prints, floral prints are a classic swimwear trend, but they’re constantly being reinvented by swimwear designers to keep them fresh and relevant for today’s fashion. For 2012, retro floral prints are popping up everywhere. Think ‘70s-inspired florals that resemble vintage style wallpaper. In addition, abstract watercolor-inspired floral prints are an artsy new twist on the floral swimwear trend, and they’re especially gorgeous when paired up with a solid separate.
Fleur Du Jour Flip by L Space & Lucy by Tori Praver
Check out innovative new floral print styles from L*SPACE, Vitamin A, Salinas, Melissa Odabash, Tori Praver and Seafolly.
Lace
As in the general fashion world, lace is everywhere and perhaps the hottest swimwear trend for the 2012 season. Not only does lace offer amazing textural properties, but it helps create a subtle ladylike look. In addition to using actual lace, swimwear designers have also been creating lace-inspired prints and patterns to create the illusion of textured lace.
Mademoiselle by Vitamin A & American Girl by Beach Bunny
Finally, designers have also been experimenting with the use of crochet to create that lovely lace look in both swimsuits and cover-ups. Expect to see the lace swimwear trend in 2012 styles from Vitamin A, Juicy Couture, L*SPACE, Beach Bunny and Becca.
This season, pick a swimwear trend that speaks to your personality and get ready to jump start your summer!
Susan Bodack is an expert in swim fashion at InStyleSwimwear.com. To read additional swimwear trend reports, as well as the latest in swimwear-related news, check out their blog, Beauty and the Beach!
All images courtesy of InStyleSwimwear.