Women’s Tankini Tops – The Stylish Alternative To Bikinis

For those that want to wear a bikini but prefer a bit more coverage, there is a just as stylish swimwear alternative called a Tankini. A Tankini is a two piece swimsuit just like bikinis except with a tank style top. Swimsuit designers finally realized that not everyone can wear a bikini but might still want the comfort of a two piece so the women’s tankini top was invented. Tops and bottoms can be purchased as a pair or sold as separate pieces. When you are ordering online, read the description carefully. It will tell you whether it is sold as a set or the bottoms are sold separate.

With so many styles and colors of women’s tankini tops and bottoms being sold as separate pieces, you can mix and match the tankini tops to create your own unique swimsuit. If you pick a multi color print tankini top that has reds purples and blues in its pattern, you can easily pick out a red, purple or blue bottom to match it. Better yet get three bottoms in red, purple and blue and then you have 3 different swimsuit looks in one!

Know your body shape before you head to the mall and think about anything you may want to minimize or emphasize. Choose patterns that suit your shape. If you are tall and don’t want to appear even taller, avoid vertical stripes. If you are small busted, put the emphasis on your bust with ruffled or padded tankini tops. Mix, match and try on the different lengths until you find one that is right for you.

Women’s tankini tops are designed to be comfortable and boast a stretch fit. Crafted of nylon or polyester and spandex they are made to offer support where needed.  The tops come in 3 different styles of tank top, the scoop neck, halter, and the bandeau style. Most women’s tankini tops also come with a built in bra to give you that extra boost and support. Not all do though, so if you are women who needs that extra support check to makes sure your tankini top has one.

Tankini tops are flattering for many more shapes and sizes than the bikini. The tankini is pretty much for anyone who wants the two piece look of the bikini but with a little more coverage. You get a choice of how much coverage you want as women’s tankini tops come in different lengths too. There is the average just above the navel length and full length for those that may not want to show too much skin or are longer in the torso.

With the growing popularity of women’s tankini tops and tankinis in general, top designers have also jumped on board so if you want to wear something by your favorite or hot designer, your wish is granted. Many of the best designers have joined in the tankini revolution. From Michael Kors, to St Johns Bay, Tommy Hilfiger, Athena, and Victoria’s Secret. Many of these can be found at Amazon.