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Show 8W The Salt Ijkii Tribune, Tnbun Sunday, I yfl'iary H, J '0, Ds.gn Photos by Tim Kelly bulges showing. It gives an instant toned look. Though it sounds simple and looks ordinary, Ms. Wior worked on the idea for more than a year before coming up with the right construction. Both the concept and design are patented. By Carolyn Monson Tribune Fashion Editor LOS ANGELES Theres a warm sun out there . . . somewhere. And some will go in search of it. For the rest, however, we must be content knowing that somewhere, sometime, somehow the summer sun will return and with it will come our time under it. To help those who will go in search of it and even those who can do no more than dream, here's a look at the ultimate in sun wear, swimwear, 1986. The California swimwear shown was previewed last September at shows at the California Mart, Los Angeles. Thirteen West Coast manufacturers were represented in the shows where it was evident that variety is news. Theres a range from sporty, athletic looks all the way to the allure of Hollywood's glamour heyday of the '40s. Swimwear shapes, however, remain e simple. Theres the maillot (the e suit. Difsuit) and the ferences in the two categories as well as in the suits, themselves, are in how much Lycra was used to create them. Prints, lingerie looks and cropped T- one-piec- two-piec- by Steve Baker Beach coverups are a story in themselves. Theres everything from a terry robe to a sheer chiffon float. There are wrap skirts, pull-o- n shorts, short and long skirts. full-leng- th shirts over bikini bottoms looked newest. The '86 prints include bright tropical fruit and flower patterns, whimsical cartoons, musical notes and everything from fish to tiger motifs. More classic polka dots, stripes and geometries are popular along with subtle checks emblem touches and nautical looks such as anchors or sailboats. Some maillots are sleek racing types with a minimum of detail but with a metallic shine that is new. Other mail-lot- s feature touches of lace and rhinestones. Tops are halter, turtleneck, ban Beten Gav offers this pink, multi-strasuit, top. Cole of California is showing Pony Print bandeau maillot with fringe. p deau or bra. e The suits are either brazenly bare bikinis or the more secure underwear-style. The latter is similar to Calvin Klein's brief and tank top. Not all of the suits shown last fall will ever get wet. An example is the shell bra suit by Catalina. The bottom is bikini. The top is actually two sea shells, two-piec- placed strategically. The wearer beware. Wearing sea shells looks as if it might be painful. Theres also the possisea life bility that some ocean-goin- g might look at the shells as permanent housing There are no swimsuits for 1986 that are guaranteed to give an overweight body an underweight look. But Carol Wiors Slimsuit comes close. It has a guarantee that by merely putting it on, the wearer loses IMr inches off the waist and tummy. At the heart of the carefully engin-ere- d maillot is a specially knit inner linn of a made Lycra and an ing underwire bra that enhances smaller busted women and gives support to those larger. The suit is smooth. There are no tight-wove- The ultimate in coverups, however, is as close as where last summers clothes are stored. Nothing works as well as a big shirt. It represents the ultimate sunscreen as well as security. For those of us who must stay at home and await the sun, we could think of it as a plus. Diet resolutions in full swing, the you see, must take their extra holiday pounds with them. We have a chance to shed the lumps that came with December in time to make a new swimsuit look the best we can make it. stay-at-hom- But, doesnt exercise come a little easier when the weather turns warm? Lingerie lace highlights Sassafras suit, left. Glitter and shine make suit, above, by Too Hot Brazil, competition for sun. |
