Saturday, April 25, 2009

Maillot Moment

CC loves a good bikini, but maillots are de rigeur this summer, and flattering to nearly every shape! Check out the runway rampage, and CC’s suggestions for sassy swimwear!
At left, Abaeté's crisp deco lines and retro shape make this suit yellow yummy. All runway looks pictured via nymag.com unless otherwise noted.
Badgley Mischka offers a sweet floral print.
Byblos boasts a tempting tartan.
Chanel Resort makes ombré water-ready.
Rosa Cha's chevron maillot is simply gorgeous!
Understated elegance in solid white at Derercuny.
Michael Kors' retro polka dot suit is chicly belted perfection!
Givenchy pale patterned maillot is pure elegance.
House of Holland's cutout floral suit is unexpected and fabulous!
Hussein Chalayan's deconstructed car door suit is every fashionista's dream come true!
Just Cavalli takes a catty plunge. Meow!
Matthew Williamson pre-fall is cut-out catchy.
Andres Sarda, via vogue.es. Sexy!
Oscar de la Renta's belted bustier is breathtaking.
Talbot Runhof is ruched and ready, with delicate cap sleeves.
Gucci's sleek black maillot is simply perfect.


Cut it out!
Gap leaf-printed halter, at gap.com.
Jo de Mer Lancaster cutout suit with metallic trim, at shopbop.com.
Pretty Patterns
Diane von Furstenberg one piece with removable halter strap. Visit shopbop.com.
Floral sunburst bandeau tank, at jcrew.com.
Juicy Couture metallic butterfly swimsuit; this and next at Nordstrom.com.
Shoshanna chain link maillot.
Get the look for less with this ruched one-piece at delias.com.
Sassy Solids
La Perla bejeweled metallic gray halter neck swim suit, at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Pally Barbados maillot, at shopbop.com.
Take the plunge with this American Apparel nylon tricot maillot. Go to americanapparel.net.
Retro Ready
Longer torso boy short maillot. This and next two at delias.com.
Plaid boy short one-piece.
Cinched bandeau one piece at delias.com.
Barbie 50th Anniversary doll at shopintuition.com.
Follow Barbie’s lead with this Michael Kors Newport stripe one-piece, available at saksfifthavenue.com.
J. Crew retro polka dot tie-front bandeau tank. Visit jcrew.com.
Missoni Peschici bandeau swimsuit, at net-a-porter.com.
Very Sexy sundial bandeau one-piece, at victoriassecret.com. CC loves!
Carmen Marc Valvo twist bandeau swimsuit, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Beach Sexy yellow retro skirted one-piece, at victoriasecret.com.
Make it a maillot, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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57 comments:

  1. www.janetteria.comApril 25, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I totally love the third model! YAY!

    XoXo

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  2. CassiopeiaApril 25, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    wish i was going somewhere this summer that required pretty swimwear! sigh. ah well. i will have to content myself with daydreaming lol. pretty pretty pretty! xxxc

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  3. ivoreeceApril 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Such a pretty swimwear! Normally I prefer bikini, but those models are amazing!

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  4. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Adore the vintage inspired shape & style...enjoy those 'Esther Jane Williams' old movies & the glorious pool scenes! Hope you have a lovely weekend darling! ~XO*

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  5. zupuApril 25, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Oh I can't wait to get to the beach and this post was so insipiring! The one from Gucci is amazing, would look so elegant with sunnies, pashmina and a big hat at Italian & French Riviera..

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  6. SeekerApril 25, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I must agree that a maillot can be so flatering and sexy!!!!
    I'm more of a bikini fan, since the part I hate most of my body are my legs, so they'll be out with a one piece just as with two pieces LOL

    Inspirational post, dear.

    xoxo

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  7. ZarnaApril 25, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    love these suits!

    check out my blog if you have a chance,
    zarna
    http://zarnasrunway.blogspot.com

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  8. Kira AderneApril 25, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I love it so much! The fact is: they are so much more classy than a two pieces model...I so need one like these!


    Kisses!!!
    Kira

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  9. AngelaApril 25, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    don't know what to pick. maillot are very flattering to various body shape uh.

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  10. Anonymous social workerApril 25, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    I don't know why girls don't wear one peice bathing suits that much, just because you are skinny does't mean you can only wear bikinies.
    VERY LOVELY.
    keep it sexy
    franco out!

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  11. Fashion MomentApril 25, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Those are wonderful pieces, dear!
    Especially the last one.

    FM~FP

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  12. BoubouApril 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    i really like the saphes ...this summer is gonna be so hot ;)

    have a nice week end !

    boubou

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  13. SwethaApril 25, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    i loved the orange!! i wish i fit into that swimsuit!

    each and every piece is sexy!

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  14. Terence SamboApril 25, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    oh yes!!!!!!!!11 the Michael Kors & Oscar de La Renta are magnificent :o)

    Have a great weekend :)

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  15. JojoApril 25, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Oh the sun here in london has been making me dream of swimwear..although at the moment i'm far too pasty to even consider it..
    Jojo
    http://josclothes.blogspot.com

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  16. UnknownApril 25, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Hola guapa, vivo en Cadiz, aunque soy de Sevilla. He visto que has puesto cosas de Gap. Me encanta esa tienda, cuando estuve este veranoen EEUU arrase, compre muchas cosas pero ahora es una pena no poder comprar allí. Tu si puedes!

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  17. shopinchicApril 25, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    I love how the maillot has evolved over the decades. What used to be
    matronly has turned more sexy~

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  18. NiaApril 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    I am obsessed with everything in this post!

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  19. thefatandskinnyonfashionApril 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    yay summer is here. yesterday my thermometer said 100 degrees.

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  20. MizzJApril 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    I agree with Franco, maillots are so hot! I've been lusting for one for awhile and those ones at VS and AA are totally cute! Now I'm gonna go get my shop on. Oh, and hit the gym :(

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  21. Graça Ventura MedeirosApril 25, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    I like maillots, but i like so much having a tan so i dont know if i would use them. but they are gorgeous anyway :)

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  22. UnknownApril 25, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    The black Gucci is hot! Perfect for a villa eve with family peeps, obviously trashy beach wear is another story entirely. Ooh tan lines, I feel summer xoxo

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  23. EriApril 25, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Hello darling,
    The yellow one is so cute.
    See you soon.
    ;)

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  24. erika soroccoApril 25, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Michael Kors and Abaete = love. I think I'm coveting an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot...maillot!"

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  25. WanderlustingApril 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Delias is actually my favourite, go figure! Well, that and Michael Kors - I just adore his resort wear..and everything else he does!

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  26. Shes Dressing UpApril 25, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Ooh now Im desperate to go shopping for new beachwear!!

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  27. ZaraApril 25, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I'm buying that AA swimsuit for summer! :) xoxo

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  28. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I own like 25 bathing suits. I usually don't wear the same one twice during the summer LOL!

    fashionafterforty.blogspot.com

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  29. Brook and LynApril 25, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    I'm rarely tan since I live in NY but if I wasn't so concerned about tan lines I would grab a one piece suit in a heartbeat!

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  30. NatalieApril 26, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    love these suits! i might havta get one for this summer getting tired of the bikini.

    http://natalieinboots.blogspot.com/

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  31. GabbiApril 26, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    These are lovely, I've always been such a fan of the one-pieces.

    Your posts are fantastic... I love the way you threw Barbie in.xo

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  32. Her name was Lola...April 26, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    I've been into retro bathing suits for a while, but I'm loving the incorporation of modern elements! Cool post! :)

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  33. paanieApril 26, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    i love how one-pieces are making a comeback. my faves are abaete and the belted oscar. j'adore.

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  34. UnknownApril 26, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    the "barbie" ones is pefect love stripes for the beach!

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  35. KikiApril 26, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    i want the barbie one!!
    x

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  36. Ella GregoryApril 26, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    I'm more a bikini girl. Mostly because I'm not going to buy designer swimwear because I live in London not Cali and I don't think the highstreet makes very nice suits.

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  37. The Little Fashion TreasuryApril 26, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    So many adorable swimsuits!
    I would go with the beautiful Chanel one
    or with the Juicy Couture butterfly swimsuit!

    HAPPY SUNNY SUNDAY!

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  38. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Hmmm, super blog...!!

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  39. Reena RaiApril 26, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I'm normally a bikini girl, but you have tempted me into a one piece. These looks are amazing! I love the more 50s style shapes

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  40. Geri WuApril 26, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    they have such an old fashioned look to it! i like the yellow one at lacoste!

    xx, Geri
    http://lovegeri.blogspot.com

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  41. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    yay i am so glad one piece styles are chic again! i especially love the ones with little skirts, either straight and retro or fluttery and sweet. wonderful choices, CC!
    xx
    chloe

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  42. Hope Adela PasztorApril 26, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    i love that 2nd floral, print one!

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  43. Elizabeth Victoria ClarkApril 26, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I am totally loving the one piece bathing suit for summer this year! All these styles are so gorgeous. The vintagey feeling ones are my favourites, like the Oscar de la Renta and the Michael Kors (I loveee the reference to Barbie!!) xx

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  44. MissBlissApril 26, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Gorgeous hair and beautiful purple suits... ahh, reminds me of when I was in high school and Vogue magazine was my veritable Bible... my mom got me a subscription one year for Christmas and I felt very official and not to mention, had a great infusion of fashion in my mailbox....

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  45. NotionApril 26, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    damn i love it all ::drooling:: woman are such beautiful creatures

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  46. NataliaApril 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Michael Kors did an awesome job with swimwear this season. His Hamptons-meets-pin-up styles are timeless and chic!!

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  47. Little Bow PrepApril 26, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I adore the first and last ones!

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  48. HoneyBunnyApril 26, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    These are so so beautiful! I have to buy one this summer:)

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  49. InconApril 27, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    You know i have a newly found obsession with one piece swimwears. U can totally rock them as a top!!!

    j'adore your blog carrie!
    will be linking you. :)

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  50. FrankieApril 27, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    All of these are striking and chic! Where do you get your ideas from, CC? Your brain must be full of beautiful images! x

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  51. AnonymousApril 27, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    The Givenchy one TOTALLY wins.
    Goood, pure love !

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  52. AlineApril 27, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    I love this post! I buy one bikini and at least one one-piece every year...I think that they are so much fun and sexy!

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  53. AnonymousApril 27, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I love these--especially the second to last blue one...I have too many bikinis...I think I'm going to change it up for this summer!

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  54. TApril 28, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    I'm so excited for the summer time! I definitely need to go maillot-shopping soon!

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  55. AnaApril 28, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    loving this post (surprise surprise)...jetting off to Maui soon and really love the one piece look. thanks for the fantastic inspiration.

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  56. UnknownMay 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Swimsuits are SO adorable, you know I love the retro feel of some of these ;~)

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  57. AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    the vicoria secret skirted one piece
    (yellow one)

    is totally sold out!
    but i found one on ebay, to small for me..

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250445619195#shId

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