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Venus Bathing Suits

Venus halter once piece bathing suits with solid black lower body and print bodice with low neckline

Venus bathing suits are popular among many women because they are moderately priced, yet there is a wide selection of designs and colors available. The company offers not only bikinis and one-piece bathing suits, but also cover-ups, swim wraps, and beach accessories.

The company started out when Daryle Scott established Venus Body Wear in 1984; it became Venus Swimwear in 1985 with the addition of bathing suits for women to the firm's offerings. They have continued to acquire prominence throughout the years, and in 2007 Venus was the official sponsor for the Miss America beauty pageant. Several celebrities were former Venus swimwear models, including television show host Brooke Burke and professional wrestler Barbie Blank.

Venus bathing suits come in various cuts and designs to flatter every body type. Women with a small bustline would benefit from the enhancer tops and underwire tops of Venus bikinis since they are designed to showcase and enhance the cleavage. Those who plan to do more than just lounge around and sunbathe at the beach or by the pool would probably appreciate Venus' sport tops, which will stay securely in place when the wearer is participating in activities such as beach volleyball.

Women with fuller figures or large curves can choose from among Venus swimsuits that were designed to have a slenderizing effect. A Venus halter one-piece swimsuit, for instance, features a solid black lower body and a print bodice with a low neckline to draw attention away from a large stomach to the cleavage. This particular swimsuit also has moderate openings for the legs and full coverage of the buttocks, as well as an open back, to minimize the appearance of a large bottom.

Another thing that people appreciate about Venus swimsuits is that they are available in small sizes but with large cups. A woman who wears a size 6 or 8 and a DD bra cup, for example, would therefore have no problem finding a suitable Venus bathing suit.

Venus also has a collection of embellished bathing suits that are designed to be more eye-catching and glamorous than the regular swimsuit. Many of the bikinis and one-piece suits in this line are decorated with poly/spandex sequins or beads. So whether one prefers simple, classic designs or bolder, more striking beachwear, she can take comfort in the fact that she is likely to find the right piece just for her among all the Venus bathing suits available, at a price that's easy on the pocket.

Swimming Costumes for Ladies

Swimming costumes for ladies: Gwyneth Paltrow ruffle bikini

When it comes to 2011 spring and summer trends concerning swimming costumes for ladies, it seems like there is something for everyone's taste. Swimsuits of various styles and designs are being showcased everywhere, from beaches to fashion shows to trade exhibitions.

Red haired Rihanna in bikini

Looking at what celebrities are wearing to the beach is not only a fun pastime for many, it can also be a way to get a feel for what's hot in swimsuits. But judging from pictures¹, it seems there isn't any one single style or design that dominates the beach scene. Actresses Megan Fox, Demi Moore and Courteney Cox, for instance, were photographed wearing the classic black bikini; supermodel Gisele Bundchen was seen sporting an animal-print two-piece, and film stars like Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz took to the sand and the sea in single-hued but brightly-colored bikinis. Mix-and-match swimsuits with different designs and colors were also worn by some celebrities. Chloe Sevigny, for example, was spotted wearing a pink printed bra and a bikini bottom in blue stripes.

Kate Beckinsale in a black ruffles bikini
Kate Beckinsale in a ruffled bikini

Bold-printed swimming costumes for ladies were the choice of familiar faces such as musician Rihanna and actress Penelope Cruz. Other stars, such as Kate Beckinsale and Gwyneth Paltrow (top pic) opted for a slightly playful look with their ruffled bikinis.

It isn't all just bikinis, though. Fashion shows were awash with stylish one-piece bathing suits.² Vintage or retro bathing suits featured prominently on the catwalk, featuring collections from various fashion designers. Marc by Marc Jacobs showcased a 1950s-inspired belted bathing suit with a floral pattern while DKNY launched one-shouldered swimwear in bold shades of blue and grey. High-waisted bikinis reminiscent of the 1930s and 1940s, on the other hand, were given a place in the spotlight by designers such as Elie Tahari and Michael Kors.

Swimshow 2011 red bikini from caffe swimsuits

A plethora of bathing suits was exhibited at the Swimshow event of the Swimwear Association of Florida, which has held from July 16-19, 2011.³ The show enjoys a reputation for being the largest of its kind on the planet and it wasn't a surprise to see many familiar swimsuit brands there, including Miraclesuit, Playboy Swim, and Reebok. Designs ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde seem to show no signs of abating when it comes to swimming costumes for ladies.


Sources:
  1. Harpers Bazaar: Celebrity Swimsuits 2011
  2. Vogue: Swimwear Trends Spring/Summer 2011
  3. Swimshow & Lingerieshow

New: Popina Retro Swimsuits introduces The Jantzen Vamp

This is a guest post by Pamela Levenson. Pamela is the owner and designer of Popina Swimwear, Portland's only designer of Fun, Flattering & Fashionable Retro Swimwear. Browse around in her online Popina Swim Boutique for swimsuits using today’s fabric innovations styled on the 40's and 50's.



Retro Swimsuits by Jantzen are on the way to the Portland Swimwear Boutique Popina Swim.



Jantzen is the innovator of swimwear and used to have their headquarters in Portland, Oregon. A couple years ago Jantzen moved their operations from Portland to Miami when they were purchased by Perry Ellis.



Alas, not a Portland company any longer but the good news is that since Perry Ellis purchased Jantzen there has been some reinvigoration of the Jantzen brand:



Jantzen has looked back to their roots and their innovation of the past to reinvent retro.



Earlier this week we placed an order for the Jantzen Vamp suit shown below:



Jantzen Vamp Suit



A picture can say 1,000 words, but as you can see Jantzen does get it:




  • not only a great retro flavored suit with all the stylings such as a modified privacy panel and the classic strapless look, but also

  • a great piece of art work with the contracting colors and the vintage boat.



Although Jantzen isn't manufacturing Swimwear in Portland any longer, Popina is very excited to bring Jantzen Swimwear back to Oregon and are proud to offer Portland's largest selection of Women's Swimwear.



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