Teen Bikinis

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New Trends in Teen Bikinis

As you'd expect, teen bikinis fall at the high-cut, flesh-flaunting end of the swimsuit market, and no wonder. When you're young and slim, who could blame you for wanting to show off your figure a little!

Have fun in your suit!

This season, many teens are picking up on the fashion for boy shorts, and pairing their bikini tops with a pair of low-slung, hipster shorts. These are the type of bikini bottoms that are best suited to those with flat stomachs and slender thighs, making them the perfect choice for teenagers. They also add a funky, modern look to swimwear, and are easy and comfortable to wear.

On the top half of the body, anything goes. Halter tops, tank tops and skimpy bandeaus have all been seen in stores this summer, and teen bikinis are every bit as eclectic as their grown-up counterparts, so no matter what style you're looking for, you're sure to find it in the teen section of your favorite swimwear retailer.

Look great in your bikini!

Bikini or One Piece?

Although teenagers tend to remain loyal to the bikini, preferring it above any other form of swimwear, this year has seen the one piece swimsuit return to catwalks and beaches around the world. While the one piece isn't an item of swimwear you'd ordinarily connect with teens, some of the fashionable new styles available may be enough to change their minds. The new one piece, in fact, looks very like a bikini, with just a thin strap of material connecting the top and bottom, ideal for those who want to wear a bikini but are shy about exposing too much skin.

One thing teenagers are well known for is their adventurous sense of style. While experienced women will tend to stick to what they know suits them, teens are keen to experiment, trying out different colors and styles. This tendency applies just as much to swimwear as it does to street clothes, and for this reason, girls will love the "mix and match" teen bikinis that are currently available everywhere.

These sets allow you to pick out your choice of boy shorts, swim skirts and bikini bottoms, and pair them up with a range of bikini top styles. With stores like Target offering mix and match style swimwear at affordable prices, you can buy a selection of bikini tops and bottoms, and change your look for every day of your vacation.

The Best Bikinis for Teen Figures

Just like the rest of us, teenagers come in a wide selection of body shapes. As teens tend to be more sensitive about their appearance, it's a good idea to think about the style of bikini that will be most flattering to their shape before heading out on a shopping trip.

This quick guide will help you know what to buy for:

Short Legs

Look for high-cut bikini bottoms which will lengthen your leg. Try to avoid selecting anything cut too long in the leg. Boy shorts are currently very fashionable, but they may make your legs look shorter.

Small Bust

Go for a bra-style bikini top that will help create some cleavage. There are many padded styles available if you want to increase your cup size even more!

Pot Belly

You may be tempted to hide your belly in a one piece, or pair of huge bikini bottoms, but actually, a cut that sits on the hips will be more flattering, and prevent "stomach overhang"!