THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 1996 TAG: 9605080072
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E1 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY KIM WADSWORTH, CORRESPONDENT
LENGTH: Medium: 75 lines
THIS SEASON, some old friends are making waves again. The classic bikini, the '50s hip-hugging two-piece and the sophisticated maillot will hit the beach scene in newly inspired ways.
Colors are bright, and patterns are busy, ranging from animal motifs to fruits and flowers.
The summer also promises a show of wrap sarongs that hug the hip and bare the midriff. Full-length caftans and open-weave cover-ups offer bathers a lounge look that protects from the elements.
The quality of the design won't matter, of course, if the fit's not right. So here are some tips:
Look for comfort, not size. Select suits one size larger than your dress size.
Boost your bust. Bright colors, push-up bras and underwires will offer support and cleavage.
Spot-reduce on demand. Suits with shirring or diagonal stripes, as well as high-waisted two-piece suits, offer instant tummy tucks. Some even offer built-in spandex control panels for added shape retention.
Slim those legs. High-cut suits lengthen legs, and sassy skirting can give extra coverage.
Flirty skirts and side shirring can camouflage wide hips. Stay away from tight belts and elastic panels. Keep everything going visually upward. ILLUSTRATION: Color photos
BETH BERGMAN/The Virginian-Pilot
FASHION COORDINATION: KIM WADSWORTH FOR WADSWORTH STYLE
MODELS: ELLEN STORY CHASE AND CHERISH SMITH COURTESY OF GLAMOUR
MODEL & TALENT LTD.
LOCATION: VIRGINIA BEACH
SEEING RED
Red sends a hot message on the beach in this two-piece with a touch
of gold, designed by Sauvage, $72, from Meg's Swimwear. For
protection from the sun, Madcap creates the ultimate straw hat, $70,
from Lili's of Ghent. Leopard LaFont sunglasses, $149, Selden
Optique. Red suede and gold sandals, $70, make the ultimate foot
statement from Emmy's Salon.
SURF'S UP
Ellen leaps into summer like a flash of light with the latest
metallic bikini with chain straps from Cheekie by Bendigo, $85.
Available at Gantos, Greenbrier Mall.
WOMAN IN THE DUNES
Brown become the new black this season. Calvin Klein's body-slimming
maillot gives Ellen sophisticated allure, $94. Copper hued
Weatherwear windbreaker, $227. Sterling-silver choker with gold
accent, $168. Marching earrings, $47. All fashions from Cage.
Tortoise bangles, $30, each from Lili's of Ghent. Tortoise Alain
Mikli sunglasses, $214, from Selden Optique.
BODY AND SOUL
Our bathing beauties wear some of the best two-piece options of the
season. Cherish wears shades of violet in a two-piece, $79, with
matching floral print short sarong, $39. By Baja Blue at Gantos.
Black wrap glasses by Reebok, $55. Ellen goes for the teeny weeny
yellow crinkle bikini, $80, by Cacharel. At Meg's Swimwear. Copper
metal frames by LaFont, $139. All eyewear from Selden Optique.
by CNB