Get ready to sport the hottest swimsuits and bikinis this summer as we name the top swimwear trends for ’09.

One-shoulder bikinis

An offshoot of the one shoulder runway trend, one-shouldered biniki is the hottest thing to wear this summer, as seen at Herve Leger, Victoria’s Secret, Max Azria, Gottex and Gucci.

Cut-away swimwear

Also getting getting it’s look from ’09 runway trends, the cut-away swimwear look is fun and is just the right level of sexy. Amanda Wakely, Carmen Marc, Dsquared, and of course Herve Leger by Max Azria, all showcased cut-away swimwear on their shows.

Cut-away one-shoulder bikins

Marios Schwab crossed the cut-away look with the one-shoulder trend it during his SS-09 runway show at London Fashion Week – with fabulous results. His cut-away one-shoulder bikini uses summer florals, making what maybe too sexy, just right.

Sheer Slips
Since fashionistas do not hit the beach or resort just to swim, it’s important that they get the right accessory to their sexy swimwear while they make the rounds and socialize. The perfect solution – and one of summer 2009’s hottest swimwear trends – the sheer slip. Maz Azria churned out floaty, nude-colored sheer slips down his runway, while Miilly by Michelle Smith went bohemian in colorful, floral sheer slips.

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