10 Reasons 2016 Is the Year of the One-Piece Swimsuit
For years we’ve associated bikinis with instant sex appeal, but now the one-piece is making a comeback in a major way, thanks to the incessant Insta-ing of Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and more stars who’ve discovered that more actually is more. Of course, it’s also entirely possible to wear a one-piece that has less fabric than a bikini (congrats on figuring that one out, Emily Ratajkowski).
Here are 10 reasons the one-piece is the suit of the summer.
1. Kim Kardashian found a way to make them as revealing as ever…
A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Jul 7, 2016 at 1:17pm PDT
2. … And how to promote her husband in the process.
A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Jun 11, 2016 at 2:35pm PDT
3. Taylor Swift brought sexy backs back.
A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 5, 2016 at 11:28am PDT
4. Gigi Hadid looked as patriotic as ever in vertical red-white-and-blue vertical stripes at Swift’s Fourth of July party/photoshoot.
A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 5, 2016 at 11:24am PDT
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5. Kourtney Kardashian worked that lace-up front …
A photo posted by Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) on Jul 6, 2016 at 8:55pm PDT
A photo posted by Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) on Jul 6, 2016 at 2:50pm PDT
6. … and rocked thigh-brow in a neon pink get-up.
A photo posted by Kourtney Kardashian (@kourtneykardash) on Jul 7, 2016 at 5:32pm PDT
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7. Emily Ratajkowski proved that one-pieces can basically be bikinis if you try hard enough.
A video posted by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on Apr 17, 2016 at 3:57pm PDT
8. Kendall Jenner went back to basics in her blue Kendall and Kylie piece.
new @kendallandkylie SWIM @ Top Shop out NOW!
A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Jun 8, 2016 at 9:30am PDT
9. Meanwhile, Beyoncé showed the world how to work out in one.
A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Mar 31, 2016 at 7:22am PDT
10. And, last but not least, Chrissy Teigen demonstrated that you don’t have to know how to swim to know how to rock a one-piece.
Hashtag cant swim #cantswim #REVOLVEinthehamptons #cravingsBBQ @revolve
A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Jul 4, 2016 at 7:34am PDT
A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Jul 4, 2016 at 8:07am PDT
Are you a fan of the one-piece? Which star style do you like best? Share below!
–Maria Yagoda
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