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Home · Fashion Week

Miami Swim Fashion Week: Re-Werk Your Suit!

Runway swimsuit looks that'll make you re-think (or DIY) your beach style.

By Celia L. Smith · July 22, 2014October 27, 2020
01
The Cropped Drop Shoulder Shirt

How sexy is this drapey off-the-shoulder moment? Rewind back to that 80’s cut-off T-shirt you perfected back in the day and you can achieve the same look! Grab a white tee, widen the neck opening with a scissor and cut away for a crop. Pair with a white bikini  –– et viola!

Indah 2014 Miami Swim Presentation

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Indah
02
The Pullover

Not sure, if it’s the animal print or sexy side boob that has me going wild, yet the look is so simple to recreate. A couple of yards of fabric folded in half with a circular opening at the top for your head plus a belt will achieve this runway-ready look. Love!

Indah 2014 Miami Swim Presentation

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Indah
03
The Crossover Top

Remember that colorful sarong you bought on vacation years ago? Dust that beauty off, wrap, twist and tie around your neck and you’ll transform your local beach look into one fit for an exotic locale.

6 Shore Road by Pooja 2014 Miami Swim Presentation

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for 6 Shore Road
04
The Fringe Effect

Yes, fringe does come with benefits! It makes everything that much more fabulous. Create your own tassels by sewing bundles of colorful cotton yarns along the bottom your bandeau for a awesome festive feel.

Indah 2014 Miami Swim Presentation

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Indah
05
Shredded Chic

This beaded shoulder dress is beyond beautiful, who would ever want to get that wet? Achieve the same look by simply cropping a tee and slicing horizontally to create the shredded effect –– only more beach friendly.

Indah 2014 Miami Swim Presentation

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Indah
06
String Things

We’re kind of strung out on this sexy style and how the simple placement of center straps –– which you can easily accomplish by tying matching strings or fabric to the center ––transform this basic bikini into a hot style.

Liliana Montoya Swim 2014 Miami Swim Presentation

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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