Beyonce wore a Norma Kamali one-piece swimsuit last summer
Dieting and exercising are perhaps the most popular New Years Resolutions, but don't worry if you've indulged on a few too many holiday treats this year. Swimsuits are already trickling onto retail shelves and the spotlight is on one-piece swimwear, not bikinis. Yes, that extra inch to pinch around your tummy can potentially remain hidden all year.
Victoria's Secret has many new one-pieces available, including this halter with side ruching
Katherine Power, celebrity style expert and co-founder of the fashion website Who What Wear feels strongly that celebrities are leading the trend. "Over the summer, Beyonce was spotted in a classic one-piece with a small attached skirt, which is great for those who prefer more coverage," Power tells Yahoo! Shine. "If you are looking for a more alluring way to wear the one-piece, take notes from Rihanna who wore one in December with side cut-outs and a deep v-neck.
Sofia Vergara accessorized her maillot with jewelry and a black skirt
Even if you love your itsy bitsy, teeny weenie bikinis, you may want to pick up a flattering, tummy concealing one-piece this year. "I think that's the joy of fashion, that it changes and the eye shifts and what you may not have considered wearing suddenly seems new and fresh and you want to wear it," says Sherin. "I have a drawer full of swimsuits. They're fun to buy, they make you think of vacation, they don't take up much space. Swimsuits can be fashion statement." So don't forget about styling! Power says, "You can really play up your beach look with accessories. Consider an oversized hat, big shades, and a sheer printed cover-up to get the full effect. You could even tie a sarong around your waist to add some dimension and slim your figure." We could probably all use that flattering eff
Taylor Swift went the retro route in playful polka dots
Both experts feel the design's renewed popularity may be a progression from the retro, fuller-coverage swimwear that's been a hit in recent seasons. Fashion trends evolve over time, and right now the popularity of the one-piece swimsuit has "a vintage, 1950s-pinup appeal that makes woman feel sexy andmodern," says Power. Sherin agrees that "the one-piece is taking that popular pin-up girl style one step further. It's a very chic modern look." The aesthetic of a one-piece is also right on trend. "We're experiencing a little bit of a return to minimalism," says Sherin. "Not across the board, but the eye is changing a bit and we're seeing more clean, streamlined, pared-down designs."
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