Slingshot Swimsuits

If you've ever heard of the proverbial "two band-aids and a cork" bathing suit, you can see the concept in action with slingshot swimsuits.

A very conservative slingshot

Advent of Slingshot Swimsuits

Harken back to the early 1990s. It was the days of big hair bands and really bad MTV videos. The times were about to make an abrupt change, but there was still one more surprise to be wretched from an already over stretched (if you'll pardon the pun) Spandex industry: slingshot swimsuits.

Unless you live in exotic climes or work in the fashion industry, chances are you've never heard of, much less seen, one of these barely there swimsuits. There's actually a pretty good reason for that; the suits aren't considered suitable for the average family beach. However, if you have occasion to visit sunny St. Tropez or Rio, you can hardly take a step in the sand without running into someone wearing one. And by someone, we mean gals or guys, but let us describe these suits and you'll see what we mean.

The Slingshot Look

For the Gals

Exposure is the name of the game for this swimwear. Imagine starting with a full one piece swimsuit and cutting away the extra fabric until you're left with the thinnest strips to cover your unmentionables. That's about it.

Slingshots are cut deep to the pelvic bone and have a tanga back piece. Straps rise up from the hips to form a loop of fabric that stretches across the breasts and around the back of the neck. You can choose to wear the loop straight or twist it once before sliding it over your head to form a criss-cross over your chest.

As you can imagine from this description, one false move and you could expose your wares to an entire beach full of people. Slingshot swimsuits are not for the timid or the awkward, and perfect posture must be maintained in order to keep these suits in place. However, if you have a body to die for and confidence to boot, wearing one of these suits will absolutely mark you as a stunner! Just keep in mind that waxing is essential if you're going to give this look a try.

For the Guys

Admittedly, far fewer guys are willing to don a sling than gals. After all, the suit leaves far less to the imagination than the skimpiest Speedo. The men's version of the slingshot is more like two rubber bands that have been laid side-by-side and joined at the bottom to form a cup. You have to slide a leg in each band and pull it up over the corresponding shoulder. The look is basically that of a large V, and, yes, the back of the swimsuit does disappear between your cheeks so make sure those gluts are toned.

Just as with women, guys will definitely need a full bikini wax to stand any chance of pulling off this very daring swimsuit look.

Practicality

Honestly, there is nothing practical about slingshot swimsuits. You can't effectively swim in them, although you'll look great when wet. You can't go jogging or play a game of beach volleyball without everything popping out of place. You could sunbathe in your sling, but you'll triple your sun screen budget and still wind up with some very odd tan lines.

Let's face it, slingshot swimsuits are meant to be eye candy, and little else. Sadly, too few of us have the type of physique it takes to really look good in so little, so this suit remains the domain of exotic swimsuit models and body builders. Yet, it's still fun to check them out, and if you happen to see someone sporting one and find yourself gawking, don't be too embarrassed. A quick check of your fellow beach goers will reveal quite a few jaws skimming the sand. And that's exactly the reaction a slingshot bathing suit is designed to deliver.

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