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Fifties Flatter Meets Mermaid Fin when Hayden Meets Harnett

February 16, 2009

This is possibly the most unique swimsuit I've seen. The Leda Ruffle Bikini by Hayden-Harnett. So retro, inspired by the fifties with its conservative coverage including a wait high waist (enter the flatter for the tummy-flattener) ... and top it off with the hot-now trend of ruffles. I rather like them on the side this way, sort of accentuating a woman's curves where they should be.

And so what if it looks a bit "fishy"? It's for the water, after all! Nevertheless, one other blogger drastically disagrees with my taste for this 2-piece.

I may not think it's the best suit ever designed, but I love it, and sure would wear it. Hey guys, how about red, or what --- dare I suggest green?

There's really only one other thing I'd change: remove the buttons and add a little frill in that center décolatage spot. Just right!

Well, that's my opinion, to each his or her own---what about you?

posted by
Mon, 02/16/2009 - 11:31am

other - I think the idea is cute but those bottoms are way too high-waisted (retro or not).


posted by
Mon, 02/16/2009 - 12:36pm

You know I haven't tried these on, and I do think for me visually it depends on the woman, regarding who can pull such a thing off. For one thing it can be better than a bikini for a little tummy on a girl, yet one has to have the visual proof on one's self to be sure.

I sometimes love the high waists, especially in skirts with tucked-in blouses - and sometimes hate. I do think I dislike the pants.

An inch or so below the belly-button, I think, is a rule of thumb. Smiling


posted by
Sun, 02/22/2009 - 2:41pm

I don't think it's a bad suit & I like the color, but HATE the high waist. I think it would be much improved with a low hip-hugger waist.


Wed, 07/01/2009 - 8:31am

I could never get away with wearing something like this. I think the frill on the bottom would just accentuate my wide hips and make them look even bigger. The color is cute, though!


posted by
Wed, 07/15/2009 - 12:46am

Oh but I love wide hips. Of course we shouldn't trust before trying something on in a good light & mirror.


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