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Monochrome Swim

5 years ago by

Swim. For summer.

Don’t worry, we’re already anticipating your “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” commentary.

But, ya know what? Sometimes, it’s the middle of a serious July heatwave and you just can’t bear to put anything on your body more involved than a bathing suit. And, you can’t bear to be anywhere else except adjacent to some sort of body of water–an ocean, a pool, hell, even a kiddie pool will do!

Well, that time is now. So, we don’t care how many times it’s been done before. You can never have enough quality swimsuits (they’re not easy to find!).

Here is our 2019 edit, modeled by our favorite new friend, Imani!

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dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph
dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph
dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

dore swim beach rockaway summer imani randolph

Swimsuit, Lonely; Headband, Stylist’s Own; Earrings, Model’s Own

Swimsuit, Araks

Swimsuit, Lonely; Earring (in suit), NST Studio; Chain Necklace, Bjorg

Swimsuit, Mara Hoffman; Earrings, Sapir Bachar

Swimsuit, Solid & Stripe; Necklace, Model’s Own

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  • Heartstoppingly good. That opening photo took my breath away!

  • Jade Brennan July, 26 2019, 10:39 / Reply

    Gorgeous. I always worried a red one piece would make me look like a life guard but wow!

  • She is beautiful !

  • Beautiful photography and model…and the swimsuits aren’t bad either. One piece swimsuits can look so elegant!

  • Très inspirant! On a envie d’être ce modèle, ou son amie!

  • Jessica July, 26 2019, 1:17 / Reply

    THANK YOU for putting a larger body in some swim editorial!

    I was just having a “damn I’m big” moment and this made me feel a little more like just putting on the damn suit and feeling good, no matter.

    And, to the previous comment: yes – a red swimsuit does make you look like a lifeguard…from Baywatch! And at this point that’s a pretty hot, ever so slightly knowingly cheesy reference. Hot and a little hilarious is a good combo!

  • Stunning model. She is mesmerizing to look at.

  • So beautiful lovely colours and shapes. I feel inspired to try something new

  • Emilie Bondu July, 27 2019, 3:22 / Reply

    Qu’est ce qu’elle est belle et rayonnante! Merci pour le partage

  • Such beautiful pictures and a what an amazing model!!

  • Claudia Tetreault-Percy July, 27 2019, 12:25 / Reply

    This just made me say YES out loud. A gorgeous model and beautiful photography!

  • Teresa July, 27 2019, 2:10 / Reply

    What a beautiful woman. Everything about her is sublime. The bathing suits are pretty great too. They look simple and comfortable yet sophisticated.

  • This is such a breathtakingly beautiful photoshoot. Can you please share who the photographer is?
    Thanks so much,
    Krista

  • Wearing one piece swimsuits or a bikini ~ that is the question.. whether you are a woman of ‘ certain age ‘ or not – who cares..
    You own it. Yay!!

  • SunnySide July, 28 2019, 1:56 / Reply

    So lovely and amazing woman ! Merci pour ses rondeurs et ces photos magnifiques !

  • Thank goodness!! So amazing to finally see some diversity of body shapes on this website… it’s been a long time coming. Fantastic. These pics are stunning.

  • Elle est sublime !!! j’aime toutes les propositions, merci.

  • Anna Soko?owska July, 28 2019, 7:09 / Reply

    All these colours look SOOOOOO good on Imani’s amazing skin tone! I could never pull of the pink one, it is so pretty!

  • Arlene McDonald July, 28 2019, 12:09 / Reply

    Beautiful, powerful woman. Inspiring photos. Wish every woman (myself included) with body image issues could see and be inspired by them.

  • valentina domaniewski nuciforo July, 28 2019, 2:49 / Reply

    There is no model as beautiful as this woman. She is stunning and a goddess!
    I want all of those bathing suits!

  • Danielle Korneliussen July, 28 2019, 3:33 / Reply

    This photo shoot made me stand up and take notice! The glorious model (photographed by the wonderful Bogdana Ferguson), the swimsuits, the entire vibe was so esthetically pleasing.

  • Janigreving@gmail.com July, 28 2019, 11:02 / Reply

    Absolutely amazing photos! I love seeing a beautiful woman in those beautiful suits…so refreshing too as her body type is one I recognize from real life.. unlike many of the other women modeling swimsuits, Thank you Thank you

  • Cette femme est sublime. On dirait une muse des tableaux du 18 ème :)
    j’aime voir de plus en plus de physiques différents et beaux.
    Bravo et merciii :)

  • You are so pretty ;-)) In that swimsuits you look simply gorgeous ! <3 xx

  • Christina Ramos July, 29 2019, 11:04 / Reply

    What a gorgeous model! I love the layout of the photos as well. The swimsuits are soooo beautiful! Bravo for this stunning swimsuit guide!

  • Liz Hunter July, 29 2019, 6:42 / Reply

    Now break the last taboo and show an old woman enjoying the sunshine on her skin

  • Liz Hunter July, 29 2019, 6:42 / Reply

    Now break the last taboo and show an old woman enjoying the sunshine on her skin

  • Sylvie Paré July, 29 2019, 11:05 / Reply

    Cette femme est absolument sublime et c’est un plaisir de montrer une silhouette différente|

  • Gorgeous model!
    Lovely photoshoot, always been a little self conscious about swimsuits, always picking the same shapes and color, this gave me a little courage to try something new !

  • Gorgeous woman…what a welcome change from the usual thin models! She looks wonderful.

  • Absolutely gorgeous model, and Bogdana takes the BEST PHOTOGRAPHS EVER

  • Gorgeus! beautiful pictures and model

  • Such stunning photos!

  • finally curvy women here!

  • Your post is really right and great, a valuable topic

  • congratulations! it’s a wonderful thing! I agree with your opinion!

  • What a gorgeous model and beautiful photos, the quality of the light and the cloudy sky bring something special. I usually can’t stand shopping for swimwear but this has given me new inspiration. Love the green two-piece!

  • She is a beauty! Thank you for showing beauty comes in many sizes? Swimwear is also popping.

  • Zaza of Geneva September, 26 2019, 5:10 / Reply

    Avec un peu de retard – la saison des maillots de bain est terminée et bien terminée : cette fille est sublime et ça fait VRAIMENT du bien de voir une fille aux proportions nettement plus généreuses que celles d’autres femmes représentées sur ce site. En dehors de ça, elle est absolument sublime.

  • I read some articles on this site and I think your blog is really interesting and has great information. Thanks for sharing.

  • Amelia May, 7 2020, 5:54 / Reply

    Just beautiful !

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