Swim Trend: Cutouts and Lattice

You already know all about the trend of cutouts in clothing (and an example of how it's affected music with "glitches"), so it'll come as no surprise that this major trend has spilled over into swimwear. Some of the styles are very directly influenced by cutouts, yet others have been translated into lattice work or ladder backs.

While we're slightly dubious of the interesting tan lines you'll receive, we think these styles will be worth it; besides, SPF1000 guys!

Check out the rest of our swim trends for 2013 here.

 

Current Trend: Cutouts (in stores)

a good way to ease into this trend, if you're a little more reserved, is to keep the rest of the outfit simple; black in classic silhouettes.

(diane von furstenburg, saks fifth avenue $465; elizabeth and james, neiman marcus $395;  stella mccartney, saks fifth avenue $1040)

If you're feeling a little bit more bold, these styles with clean lines and bold colors are a great way to go (and you can still up the ante with a great purse or shoes!)

(opening ceremony, saks fifth avenue $460; french connection, bloomingdale's $228; herve leger, neiman marcus $1490)

This last group is really the epitome of the trend, with strong prints

(rachel roy, bloomingdale's; parker, saks fifth avenue $253; mara hoffman, saks fifth avenue, $242)