Functional and stylish summer wetsuits
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Summer is sneaking up on us ever so quickly, and whether your bikini body is ready or not, these sexy wetsuits— Yes, I said 'sexy wetsuits,' will have you as covered— or as uncovered as you prefer. Whether you're taking a swanky, tropical holiday or a budget, backpacking surf trip, this selection of suits fits the bill.
As a surfer, I know how imperative it is to have functional suits regardless of where I am in the world or what kind of waves I'm surfing. With that in mind, I found these suits from Seea and from Billabong's Surf Capsule Collection to be the best mix of style and function.
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Billabong Crop Halter Surf Capsule Top 41,95€. Billabong Isla Surf Capsule Bikini Bottom 39,95€.
Nothing is more frustrating than having to do a boob-check and/or pulling your bottoms up after a wipe out— just to take the rest of the set on the head. Billabong’s Surf Capsule pieces do the job in addressing this potentially embarrassing and time-wasting problem.
Their Brazilian-cut bottoms have an enhanced staying-power, and the racer-back top with adjustable ties adds an element of surprise while providing the same support and range of motion as a sports bra. Billabong offers this design in a bikini set (above) or as monokini (below).
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Monokinis are versatile. They're sophisticated enough for sipping cocktails poolside under a wide brim hat, and also provide a little more coverage for some sassy conservativeness— not to mention they're worry free for wardrobe malfunctions during long surf sessions.
Seea (below) offers a retro-inspired, tie-back Monokini in solid black, made of 2mm thick neoprene— perfect for the cloudier days. Neoprene maintains body temperature and adds a layer of protection to minimize those rib-knots that can develop from paddling for hours on end.
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Seea Martinique 2mm Neoprene Onepiece $199.95
Whether or not you score head-high, glassy perfection on your next holiday trip, this selection of suits won’t stay in your suitcase. Each of these will earn their wear as a statement piece, be it in or out of the lineup.
(Written Spring 2016)