Good Idea or Bad Idea: Bikini Blends
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The most annoying thing about swimwear?
Losing half of a bikini.
Do you search for a top to match your lonesome bottom (or vice versa)?
Check out Sienna Miller’s bikini mash-up at left. Judging from the polka-dots & stripes combo, as well as the differing materials, we’re going to go ahead and presume this top and bottom didn’t come as a set.
While she looks cute in that relaxed, bohemian way, we’re not sure we could pull it off…
Thoughts?
July 21st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Not only is mix n’ matching bikinis hard to pull off, it’s highly annoying when you find the bikini of your dreams but the top or the bottom is SOLD OUT! You’re stuck getting something else or…. uh…. making the move Sienna did in the picture above.
July 21st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
I love the look- I think matching top and bottom sets are outdated.
July 21st, 2010 at 5:38 pm
I don’t really like this… but I think mixing your bikini pieces sometimes workss… you have to really check if they match… cause then it really looks like you just lost one piece of a bikini. I have to say though… sienna miler looks great always!
July 21st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
who cares if your hot you can pull anything off..if your ugly well dont go to the beach…j/k
July 21st, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I love mixing and matching, especially solids with prints! Perhaps Siennna’s move was a little riskier, but if you have the confidence then I say go for it!
July 21st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
It totally works! Just as long as the colors make appealing combinations and the mix of patterns aren’t too much on the eyes. Otherwise, mixing pieces works in so many ways, and it’s always helpful when you’ve lost a piece to your suit.
July 21st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
I never wear (or buy) matching bikini pieces. What’s the fun in that?
July 21st, 2010 at 5:44 pm
I’ve never worn matching bikinis! It’s way more fun to mix and match. Even if I buy a set, I don’t wear it together.
July 21st, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I always mix and match suits, otherwise I get bored. Usually one piece is solid but not always.
July 21st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
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July 21st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
I think Sienna looks amazing here but the whole mixing and matching is a little iffy. If the colours work (are in the same family) than its usually fine but I’ve seen a few too many horrendous combinations to say I’m fully on board… I’ll usually buy a patterned top or bottom and find the opposite in a solid colour that works with the original pattern
July 21st, 2010 at 6:13 pm
brazilians have been doing that for years…
July 21st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
I think it depends. I think mixing a patterned piece with a solid color is okay but I think it looks weird if its too crazy.
July 21st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
absolutely love mixing and matching bikinis. it gives you something fresh to try. however not totally diggin Siena’s look here, they should be somewhat matchy
July 21st, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Personally, I think it’s wrong. I’m not a huge fan unless you’re doing a solid top with a patterened bottom and vice versa.
Check out my take some time on the MAC/Rodarte controversy. Let’s just say, I’m not really offended.
XO Valerie
http://imstarvin.blogspot.com/2010/07/rodarte-and-mac-unforgettable.html
July 21st, 2010 at 7:22 pm
It depends on the patterns. Cause what she wore was just uuuglly
July 21st, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I’m brazilian, wich probably means more time at beach during summers thank bikinis to go along. We mix and match very much here, but mainly a pattern top with solid bottom, or the other way around. It’s a good way to make more out of your bikinis
July 21st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
good idea! i purposely buy solid bikinis in different colors so that i can mix tops/bottoms. i like the look and it’s less stressful trying to find a match!
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July 22nd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
i mix and match all the time! different solids with solids, patterns with patterns, solids with patterns. you just gotta have that eye for what looks right.
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