Maillot Moment

CC loves a good bikini, but maillots are de rigeur this summer, and flattering to nearly every shape! Check out the runway rampage, and CC’s suggestions for sassy swimwear!
At left, Abaeté's crisp deco lines and retro shape make this suit yellow yummy. All runway looks pictured via nymag.com unless otherwise noted.
Badgley Mischka offers a sweet floral print.
Byblos boasts a tempting tartan.
Chanel Resort makes ombré water-ready.
Rosa Cha's chevron maillot is simply gorgeous!
Understated elegance in solid white at Derercuny.
Michael Kors' retro polka dot suit is chicly belted perfection!
Givenchy pale patterned maillot is pure elegance.
House of Holland's cutout floral suit is unexpected and fabulous!
Hussein Chalayan's deconstructed car door suit is every fashionista's dream come true!
Just Cavalli takes a catty plunge. Meow!
Matthew Williamson pre-fall is cut-out catchy.
Andres Sarda, via vogue.es. Sexy!
Oscar de la Renta's belted bustier is breathtaking.
Talbot Runhof is ruched and ready, with delicate cap sleeves.
Gucci's sleek black maillot is simply perfect.

Cut it out!
Gap leaf-printed halter, at gap.com.
Jo de Mer Lancaster cutout suit with metallic trim, at shopbop.com.
Pretty Patterns
Diane von Furstenberg one piece with removable halter strap. Visit shopbop.com.
Floral sunburst bandeau tank, at jcrew.com.
Juicy Couture metallic butterfly swimsuit; this and next at Nordstrom.com.
Shoshanna chain link maillot.
Get the look for less with this ruched one-piece at delias.com.
Sassy Solids
La Perla bejeweled metallic gray halter neck swim suit, at net-a-porter.com.
Rachel Pally Barbados maillot, at shopbop.com.
Take the plunge with this American Apparel nylon tricot maillot. Go to americanapparel.net.
Retro Ready
Longer torso boy short maillot. This and next two at delias.com.
Plaid boy short one-piece.
Cinched bandeau one piece at delias.com.
Barbie 50th Anniversary doll at shopintuition.com.
Follow Barbie’s lead with this Michael Kors Newport stripe one-piece, available at saksfifthavenue.com.
J. Crew retro polka dot tie-front bandeau tank. Visit jcrew.com.
Missoni Peschici bandeau swimsuit, at net-a-porter.com.
Very Sexy sundial bandeau one-piece, at victoriassecret.com. CC loves!
Carmen Marc Valvo twist bandeau swimsuit, at saksfifthavenue.com.
Beach Sexy yellow retro skirted one-piece, at victoriasecret.com.
Make it a maillot, darlings!
xoxox,
CC