One of the best things about a bikini is that it’s two pieces – which means you can effectively build a bikini by buying a top and bottom that suits your shape. The best way to do this is by purchasing a simple solid colour for one half of your suit and investing in a flashier second piece. All you have to do is decide where your assets lie, and purchase the pieces of your suit accordingly.
Some designers make their entire collection based on the notion of mixing and matching the pieces. Calvin Klein’s collection of separates is designed with this notion in mind – the range includes halter bikinis, tankinis, skirted bikinis and hipsters in an array of colours and patters to suit your style. Juicy Couture’s Beach Swimwear collection also has a solid variety of mix and match pieces. But the beauty of mixing and matching bikini parts is that you aren’t tied to one designer’s vision. If you’ve got your eyes on a pair of dainty DKNY side tie bikini bottoms, but need the support and definition of a Freya underwired full-cup bikini top, then feel free to pair them up – the possibilities are endless and the look is up to you.
Buying mix and match bikinis online is a great way to get the best of what’s on offer – allowing you to browse collections from scores of stores without trekking all over town. You can pick a bikini top you like from one place, then choose bikini bottoms from somewhere else. There are a few things to bear in mind when shopping for your mix and match bikini online. First, be sure to buy from online swimwear shops with flexible return policies so that you can exchange or return your bikini if it doesn’t meet your expectations. The other thing to keep an eye on is shipping, some online retailers levy high shipping fees that effectively negate the savings you’ve made by shopping for your bikini online.
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