Bikini Briefs – From Marks & Spencer

For High Summer 2003 Marks & Spencer has identified the summer wants and needs of the modern woman whatever her personal style, size or age. Colours abound in a wide variety of styles that suit every skin tone and will ensure Marks & Spencer is the one stop shop for holiday essentials.

Bikinis are sold "size separately" to ensure the best fit to flatter this summer. Whether underwire, Secret Support, halter, triangle or a tankini top, go no further than Marks & Spencer holiday shop. Even bikini briefs now come in an array of fashionable styles including boy pant, low rise and high leg. One piece swimsuits come in sports back, spaghetti strap or 1940's style bandeaus. Extra style details in the form of ruche sides, frill detail and bugle beading ensures a swim-wardrobe high in the glamour stakes.

Prints and plains are offered in fabulous fruity colours as well as sedate sophisticated tones. Tropical florals in orange and watermelon pink on a white base or full on stripes in neons of cerise, tangerine and melon yellow are stunningly modern. Alternately evoke a more feminine feel with tiny pink florals on a base of palest pistachio or warm tones of mocha with gentle white dots.

Accessories are fun and functional with oversize straw hats, tinted sunglasses and sarongs providing added glamour as well as protection from the sun. The beach bag is a must for stylish holiday dressing. Marks & Spencer provide a glamorous canvas shoulder featuring a "St Tropez" photo-scene, a blue patchwork woven straw and a selection of lightweight raffia bag for sun-seekers everywhere.

And when not at the pool this year's essential pant is the cargo. Chocolate silk looks fabulous worn with sparkle detail camis. Crinkle cotton cargos in white, black or khaki co-ordinate with a crinkle summer parka and baby soft pastel shades of pink and yellow give this utility garment a fresh look. For a high fashion look this high summer team cargoes with a kimono top. Choices include pink voile with cerise florals or black decorated in Oriental leaves - perfect for those balmy summer evenings.

Skintone lingerie is reinvented as the new essential to complement summer sun-kissed skin. With nudes to complement changing skin tones from light camel to nutmeg and rich chocolate. The range encompasses delicate print camisoles and lace bras and knickers in soft blends of nude and pink - perfect under sheer chiffon tops and dresses.

Multi-way bras move from purely functional and are reinvented with colour, embellishment, and with clear straps to match all outerwear looks. Brights set off summer skin tones with bright pink mesh sets, turquoise lace, watermelon, sorbets and coral. New crisp cotton white lingerie is decorated with lace and embroidery to set off summer skins. The east has inspired sleepwear with a fusion of ethnic prints and embroideries in cropped pyjama pants and kaftan tops. Summer bare hosiery completes summer outfits, highlights of the range include natural tan and sun tan bare toe tights and hold-ups for the ultimate invisible toe and perfect leg look.

Author Notes:

Rachael Williams contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.bikini-bikini.com.  Bikinis and bathing suits for every body type plus accessories, maternity and special fits.