August 25th, 2008
Bad Bikinis: the crochet monokini
Now, we have nothing against crochet, when it’s done right, but by that we mean "when it’s not on swimwear". We’ve yet to meet a crocheted bikini or one piece we liked, and this one is no exception. In fact, it looks to us suspiciously like the model went to sleep in the sun, and while she was out, a large and scary spider spun a web all the way from bra to bikini line. Which just isn’t a great look, you know?
Also: we know we say this a lot about strangely shaped swimwear, but it clearly bears repeating, as the designers obviously haven’t got the message yet: TAN LINES. They will be awesome.
Thanks to Crystal for reporting this Crime of Fashion, which she found on eBay – of course!
This is sooo Christina Aguilera a few years ago! It looked horrible back then and – let me check – yup, it still does!
I believe I’ve seen the white version on Mischa Barton. Which pretty much sums up my feelings on it.
But…But.. I like it ;_;
I think it looks really flattering, if worn on the right figure, and as for the spider-web comment.. I love spiders.
Of course, I wouldn’t be wearing this to the beach for those LOVELY tanlines. I’d be wearing it under the shade sail in my backyard pool ^^
While I don’t like this particular crocheted piece, I’ve found MANY crocheted bikinis and monokinis I love. I really like this one: http://www.musoticawholesale.com/cicronepi.html and this one: http://www.musoticawholesale.com/noname.html
I thought you were going to finish this sentence “In fact, it looks to us suspiciously like the model went to sleep in the sun, and while she was out” with “a militantly-prudent little old lady snuck up on her and crocheted the top and bottom of her suit together in an absurd attempt to preserve her modesty”.
Ashley Paige does some very pretty crocheted and knitted bikinis.
her belly button looks hairy…… O.o