Most Indian women who love to wear a bikini are avoiding the beach this summer. The reason — the usual bikinis just don’t look good on us! The other alternatives are sportswear, and let’s face it, that doesn’t look sexy or even beach-y…
Tas Gabaji, proprietor of Nothing Swim has a better option. She started working on making bikinis that are high on utility, while also keeping the fun factor in tag.
“When you go to the US,” Tas explains, “the women are a lot squarer than ours. So, if you get beachwear from any leading international chain of clothing brand, it doesn’t necessarily cover the things you want to cover. The bottoms will always be those half-cut, low-waist ones. Even the triangle tops are smaller than what I think people here generally want.”
Designer, and creative director of LoveGen, Nandita Mahtani believes that the Indian body requires a better fit that is more snug. “The Indian body type tends to be curvaceous, even when skinny or thin. We can actually look fabulous while sporting a bikini. However, in India, the bikini size is either super-tiny, or super-big. With correct sizing, bikinis don’t need to look so vulgar, like the ’90s, high waisted swimsuits.”
Tas continues to say that the more women travel and discover other cultures, the more open they are to sporting a different variety of clothes. “People now are more comfortable with their bodies, and are open to wearing bikinis.”
Bikinis or monokinis teamed up with perfect accessories can show off the right curves and make you more comfortable.
“As a designer, I love to focus on parts of the upper body to make it more attractive. I would love to design a drape of cloth to add to the sexiness factor,” says designer Anupama Chopra.
Well, the summer is still young! Don’t let the bikinis dampen your fun. Get some good accessories, and you’re good to go.
