Tangier Flower by OndadeMar

Today we’re all about the prints.  More specifically, we’re talking paisley print swimwear and floral print swimwear, both of which are among the hottest 2010 swim trends.  However, these ultra-girly prints are often confused, so today I’ll do my best to clear the air

First let’s start off with those fun in the sun paisley print swimwear styles.  Paisley prints can be described as abstract floral-inspired swirled patterns, usually featuring a number of different colors.  Paisley print patterns are one of those classic prints that will probably never go out of style for swimsuits.  OndadeMar is one designer brand that definitely mastered the paisley print swimwear trend, as seen in styles like Free Spirit, Tangier Flower, and Zingara.  For 2010, even Sports Illustrated took notice of the popularity of the swimsuit pattern, and featured the gorgeous Vintage Paisley by Sauvage in its coveted swimsuit issue!

Liberty by ViX

Like paisley prints, floral print swimwear is also an ultra-feminine pattern that has timeless appeal.  As opposed to abstract paisley prints, floral patterns generally showcase clear, distinct flowers.  Since flowers come in all different shapes and sizes, floral print swimwear also comes in a number of different varieties.  One designer brand that always features pretty florals is Betsey Johnson Swimwear, as seen in the Petal Pusher two-piece.  Also, Banana Moon loves the classic floral print design, as seen in Parse Separates.  Some of our other favorite 2010 floral print swimwear styles are Liberty by ViX, Catalonia by Lisa Curran, and Romantic by Cia.Maritima, the latter of which was also featured in the coveted 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

Check out other floral and paisley print swimwear styles today, at InStyleSwimwear.com!