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swimwear that doubles as daywear? we’d say, “why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?” but the truth is, we’ve all just been too enamoured with bikinis and two-pieces over the last decade to really appreciate the style hack that is the one-piece bathing suit.
from sleek styles that easily pass as a bodysuit to tops that resemble a crop top more than a triangle bikini, rebecca tay presents five multifunctional pieces that go seamlessly from beach to brunch — and beyond.
fine for vegans
whoever said one-piece swimsuits were more boring than bikinis hadn’t laid eyes on this halter suit by pucci. featuring one of the brand’s signature swirly, vintage-inspired “iride” prints, it’s an ideal piece to wear as a top under a skirt or even shorts, thanks to its plunging v-neck and open back with long, scarf-like ties.
holt renfrew,
holtrenfrew.com | $795
english rose
vancouver designer beth richards launched her high-quality swimwear in 2011, and we can honestly say she has nailed the “swimwear as daywear” brief since day one. case in point: this “talula” bandeau swimsuit, which features a statement puff sleeve that looks just as cute when teamed with jeans, mules and red lipstick for a dinner date as it does poolside.
beth richards,
bethrichards.ca | $275