Swimsuits have become quite popular – whether you stay in the distinguished Savoy Palace in Madeira or a small hotel in Blackpool, you’ll find everyone wearing swimsuits these days. Now, most women love wearing one-piece swimsuits compared to the usual bikinis. As a result, there is a huge debate on whether to choose a swimsuit or bikini. Well, here is what you need to know about both options and how to choose the right one when the time comes.

Pros of Swimsuits

As mentioned, there are many women, even those who are bikini die-hards who have switched to one-piece swimsuits. Well, that’s because there are many choices when it comes to colours, styles, prints and many more. Of course, there are many reasons to choose a swimsuit over a bikini. Here’s what you need to know.

• Are you planning on playing volleyball, swimming or jet-skiing? Well, a swimsuit is a great choice. That’s because you don’t want anything popping out when you are doing a strenuous activity. Even better, you don’t need to keep adjusting the swimsuit when you move because it will be a huge distraction.
• If you are going on holiday with smaller children, you should choose a swimming costume since you will be carrying the small children around, playing in the beach and running around. Even better, you can sit on the sun lounger a little longer.
• Are you feeling a little self-conscious of your body? A swimsuit is a great choice because you can hide away any part of your body where you feel self-conscious. You can enjoy your swimming without any worries about being ridiculed by other people on the beach.

Well, besides all the practical reasons mentioned above, a swimsuit is also a great choice if you want to pull off an ultra-chic and sophisticated look. It will not look frumpy and you can choose a fashionable style when you are stepping out to the beach club or bar.

Pros of Bikinis

Even with a lot competition from the swimsuit, the bikini is still very popular. Here are some of the pros of wearing a bikini over a swimsuit.

• It can be very liberating going on holiday showing off your body parts that you had tucked in for the better part of the year. If you have a great summer body, don’t hide it away. Rather, you can use a bikini to show it off effortlessly.
• You can also increase your tanning potential with a bikini. Always indulge in safe and sensible tanning. You can leave out your tummy in the sun to bring out that healthy glow and feel amazing.
• With a bikini, you will dry up faster once you go for a dip into the sea or pool.
• They are also a practical choice since there are many styles for the tops and bottoms. You can mix and match as you wish to pull off a great look.
• Are you looking for some extra support, boost or shaping? Well, a bikini top is the best choice.
• The bottoms also come in many styles such as roll tops, adjustable tie-sided bottoms and belted bikini bottoms for the best look.

Most people believe that a certain age, you should cross over to the swimsuit one-piece rather than wearing a bikini. You have the right to wear anything you feel comfortable in. Feel free to rock that bikini and show off your amazing body when summer comes around without fear of what people will think.

The Conclusion

Are you considering what to wear between a bikini and a swimsuit? If you feel that you look great in a one-piece, then go ahead and wear it. There is no need to choose the best among the 2 options. Even better, you can wear a one-piece one day and a bikini the next day. Go wild without any worries!

However, as mentioned above, the one-piece or bikini will serve different purposes depending on your plans, mood or your outfit. Don’t worry about what other people think as long as you look good. Remember, you need to choose the right swimwear depending on the shape and size of your body. However, as mentioned, you can choose anything you feel comfortable in without any worries.

The swimsuit have become more and more popular among women of all ages, so there’s no wonder we see more and more girls wearing one-piece swimsuits rather their good old holiday bikini. What about you? Which is your favourite beachwear? Do you really need to belong to one of these two teams?

Swimsuit Advantages:

The current fashion trend has resulted in a wide array of styles, colours and shapes of swimsuits. Women have a wider choice, so they are more inclined to give up their bikini and embrace the one-piece swimwear style.

There are many situations in which a swimsuit can be a wiser decision than a bikini. Swimming, beach volleyball and jet-skiing are only a few of these activities that call for a one-piece swimwear. If you are holidaying with toddlers or infants, you may also be better off with a swimming costume, as it would enable you to move freely to run various errands, to run, to swim and to play with your children in the sand. You can forget about those relaxing beach holidays when you lie on a sun lounger for the most part of the day.

If you don’t really like the shape of your stomach, you may want to choose a swimming costume over a bikini. One-piece swimsuits offer much better tummy control. In addition, such an outfit can make you look more stylish and fashionable, being therefore a better option for a day out to a beach holiday club. Swimsuits can also be better for hiding medical conditions, if you don’t feel comfortable showing certain aspects of your body. For example, swimsuits now come with the option of post-mastectomy swimwear for those would feel more comfortable in this.

Bikini Advantages:

Even though swimsuits are on the rise, the bikini remains quite popular to this day. We have to admit that being able to show those body parts you hide for the most part of the year is truly liberating. By wearing a bikini, you can enjoy getting a sun tan on your tummy. While too much sun exposure isn’t good for you, there’s nothing wrong with getting some safe and sensible tanning.

Bikinis will always dry quicker than a swimsuit after swimming in the pool or in the sea. Besides, they offer you an excellent opportunity to mix and match various colours, styles and shapes. A bikini top is one of the best ways to add some support and shape your breast, making you look your best and enhancing your self-confidence.

Many people share this wrong belief that as you age, a time comes when you have to give up your beloved bikini in favour of one-piece swimsuits. We can’t agree with this. If you want to make the transition to a swimsuit, do it my all means. However, if you still like how you look in your bikini, there’s no reason why you should give up your favourite beachwear style. Let people think what they want, as their thoughts are none of your business.

Conclusion: Bikini Or Swimsuit?

Would you like to know which outfit won this fight? We won’t be able to offer you a straight answer. Both outfits have their own pros and cons, so you should choose yours in accordance with your specific situation and personal preferences. Anyway, we believe that you should always take at least two pieces of swimwear with you on your holiday. We encourage you to choose your swimwear based on the activities you plan for your holiday rather than your age or the beliefs of other people. What you wear should be your own decision, base on what makes you feel good and comfortable.

Imagine this.  You are all ready to head off on that amazing winter vacation you have been planning for ages. Perhaps it's a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the North Pole to photograph the Northern Lights or a long-awaited ski break in the Alps. You've bought all the suitable cold-weather gear like ski suits, boots, coats, scarves, and gloves and you're all ready to go. There's just one problem - how to fit everything into your suitcase.

We know what it feels like. There never seems to be enough room in your suitcase for all the bulky winter apparel you will need, no matter how hard you try to squash it down to fit it in. However, these few hacks and tips can help you stay warm and stylish without exceeding your luggage limit.

1. Stay Warm with Thermals

Thermals have a very uncool image they don’t deserve because they tend to look like the kind of underwear your granny would wear. However, thermals are a great way to keep you warm without having to wear bulky clothes. They are perfect for stylish locations like the cosmopolitan cities of Canada or Stockholm as you can wear them under lighter tights and tops without freezing.

2. Bulk Up on the Plane

If you are traveling to an icy destination you won’t survive without a huge coat and big boots but that doesn’t mean it needs to take up all your luggage space. Wearing your heaviest items of clothing on the plane will not only protect you from the chilly air conditioning, but they also won’t add weight to your luggage limit and leave more room in your suitcase for other items of clothing.

3. Roll your Clothes

Rolling is a tried-and-tested method of packing that will give you a lot more room to fit everything in. Rolling instead of folding your clothes will not only minimise empty gaps but will also reduce excessive creasing.

4. Don’t Forget to take Sunscreen (Yes, we really mean it!)

Sun protection is not something you usually think of on a winter getaway, however, if you are heading off to a snowy destination it is essential to wear sunscreen to prevent looking like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, especially if you will be skiing. Long days spent on reflective skiing slopes can cause some serious sunburn.

5. Pack Light and Layer Up

Although your first instinct may be to reach for your heaviest clothing when planning a cold-weather trip, packing lots of lighter items of clothing is usually a smarter option. By layering up you will still be able to create a warm and cozy feeling and you can pack more mix-and-match outfits than just a few bulky items.

6. Limit Your Colour Palette

We understand that you would like to look stylish and fashionable on holiday, but you will find it easier to create stylish outfits by sticking to neutral and dark colour combinations and fewer pieces. When it comes to looking chic in cold weather, black is definitely the ultimate in-style colour. A black coat can be worn with almost anything in your wardrobe and a single pair of jeans will go with everything.

7. Take a Pair of Boots

One pair of stylish boots is all you will need as it goes with everything and can be worn day or night. However, if you will be traversing rough terrain in a more outdoor destination like Iceland you will have to pack a sturdier pair of boots. You can still save space by packing small items like rolled socks and underwear on the inside of boots.

8. Pack the Right Accessories

The right accessories can make all the difference when visiting a stylish destination. Colourful scarves, statement jewellery, and hats are all easy ways to make the same outfit look stylish and different every day. Wool linings in gloves will keep your fingers warm but consider choosing the ones with the new touchscreen tips that will allow you to use phone apps like ‘GetYourGuide’ without having to remove your gloves. Or if you’re going to be driving, you could get yourself a pair of driving gloves to keep your hands warm whilst at the wheel!

As it gets warmer, everyone starts to put away those heavy winter jackets and fur coats, and look for some lighter and more colourful clothes for summer. This process of getting rid of some clothes while replacing them with others can be quite hectic. But why not take advantage of this transition to do a total wardrobe makeover? Keeping your wardrobe organised doesn’t have to be a difficult task. You only need to follow a few wardrobe organising tips and you’ll never lose a sock, scarf or top ever again.

 

Hang Them Up

Depending on how you dress, you may have a large collection of clothes and accessories in your wardrobe. While all of this stuff may be fun to look at, if they are not arranged properly, they can easily mix up and cause all manner of chaos in your wardrobe. However, if you arrange everything properly using a few curtain rings and a coat hanger, you’ll have everything hanging nicely and in perfect order so that you can use your wardrobe space effectively.

 

Summer vs. Winter

It goes without saying that the more clothes you have, the more work you have to put in to keep your wardrobe tidy. Having a lot of clothes crammed into a tiny space can lead to a disorganised and cluttered wardrobe. However, this does not mean that you should throw away some of your clothes. Indeed, you should try and get rid of old and worn out clothes as often as you can by giving them away to charity, but the best option is to divide your wardrobe into ‘Summer’ and ‘Winter’ sections. Season-categorised clothes can be properly kept in storage until when they are needed. This simple trick can help you free up a lot of space in your wardrobe. How cool is that?

 

Invest in Drawer Dividers

Drawers are commonly seen as the final resting places for old underwear, bras and socks. Sorting drawers therefore becomes a daunting task due to overcrowding of multiple items. This problem can be easily rectified by installing dividers in your drawers. You can find cheap drawer dividers on the web, in companies like Blue Box Storage or even make some on your own at home. If you are really short on space at home, you can also opt to vacuum pack old undergarments and socks before putting them in storage. Vacuum packing keeps moisture and odours away, and clothes remain clean until they are ready to be worn again.

 

Beat the Creases

Creased clothes can cause you major headaches, especially if you are attending important occasions or dressing formally for work events. To avoid creasing your jeans, try hanging them by the belt loop on an S hook. You can save a lot of space and avoid creasing your clothes using this simple trick. You can avoid creasing your shirts by hanging them on a line with pegs as they dry. When they are dry, hang them on a plastic coat hanger that has thick shoulders.

 

Learn How to Fold

Ever since Marie Kondo’s documentary was unveiled on Netflix a couple of months ago, many people have changed how they tidy and organise their wardrobes and lives in general. Probably one of the best tips she has given in her documentary is how people should go about folding their clothes. Folding clothes may seem like a trivial task but it actually plays a crucial role in how organised your wardrobe is. Marie shares some techniques you can use to fold your clothes that free up space in your drawers, while still being able to see all your garments. Essentially, you need to fold your clothes and arrange them in a single file, all facing up. You can find out more about many other efficient folding techniques by watching Marie’s documentary. You may need to practice a few times before you get the hang of it. We hope the above tips will do more than just help you to organise your wardrobe for summer but for  the entire year as well.

With the summer season already here, you must be feeling a little apprehensive. There is so much to do whether it’s going to the sandiest beach in the Mediterranean, making and sipping mojitos from your own home or finally inviting your friends over for a barbecue. Don’t forget all the garden parties and events you must attend this summer. Well, don’t forget the hot weather associated with the summer season leaving you down to the bare necessities. You must be breaking out in a sweat if you imagine wearing shapewear in the humid weather. Well, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a sweaty affair because there are some tips to help you through this. You need to find the best shapewear to accentuate your figures and show off those gorgeous curves. Certainly, you will be feeling smart, beautiful and confident once you wear these amazing pieces. It’s quite common for most people to wear control briefs or corsets. However, there are many out there who are clueless when it comes to girdles and many other types of shapewear. Here are some of the top pieces from Elle Courbee and a summary of what they can do for you if worn correctly.

1. For Unrestricted Support – Try Panty Girdles

Although corsets provide enough support, they often feel a little restrictive. Well, that’s the complete opposite of girdles because they offer unrestricted support effortlessly. They don’t have any boning and they are manufactured using material with a lot of compression properties. There are many types of girdles in the market such as control briefs and cycling shorts. Therefore, you can always find something that can target specific areas of your body such as the tummy and behind then make them smooth while lifting them.

2. Transform Your Shape Using Waist Trainers

Everybody dreams of having an hourglass figure. Well, if you want to transform your shape, you should always choose waist trainers. Shapewear has become quite popular, especially with A-list celebrity endorsements from Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian. Waist trainers were specifically designed to be worn during workouts. They work through the thermogenesis principle where they help with melting any fat in the covered area. You should wear waist trainers in the correct size and for a maximum of 8 hours every day if you want the best results.

3. Get Voluptuous Curves by Wearing Corsets

They work exactly like waist trainers to accentuate your curves and bring out an amazing silhouette. Also, they work perfectly to support your posture. Corsets are both popular as underwear and outwear. Over the years, they have become very popular especially with A-list endorsements from Kim Kardashian.

4. Get Unrivalled Support From Corselettes

They are designed for plus size women and provide the ultimate coverage. Corselettes also offer shape enhancement just like a corset with a bra attached. You need to take time to find one in your size if you want to pull them off. You don’t need to wear any other underpants because they are perfect for you.

In conclusion, wearing shapewear doesn’t come easy for a lot of people. However, whichever shapewear you choose, make sure you are not squeezing your body too tight. Make sure it’s the right size for your current body and you can always adjust the sizes as your body shapes itself. There are many brands in the market to choose from so you need to do a little research for the best results. As a rule of thumb, you should wear shapewear during the day for a maximum of 8 hours and not at night when you are sleeping.