Trend Alert: The one-piece swimsuit

The one-piece. What used to be thought of as old, outdated and conservative has made a come back. A bikini wearer myself, skepticism set in when the style showed up at 2013 fashion week swim.

However, facts have been revealed to me that is causing my mind to shift. Take a look at the video below.

These are pretty interesting facts. To open myself up to being looked at as an object is not a goal I was going for when wearing a bikini.

Here are some pros to wearing a one-piece swimsuit.

1) The designs are intriguing. You can wear something not everyone has and be able to stand out in a stylish way (something I always strive to do).

 

2) You won't have to worry about how you look in your swimsuit as much on your less fit days.

3) You will give off more of an air of mystery.

Some cons:

1) Finding the right style for you in a one-piece could be more difficult. 

2) You will get funny tan lines.

3) A bikini could be easier to find in stores, depending on how many affordable stores stock the trend. 

Browse some examples of one-piece swimsuits at Victoria's Secret and Pacsun.