Standing in a sea of bikinis designed to best fit an ultra-thin model, the search for the perfect swimsuit can be daunting when you're not a celebrity size 2. Girls4Sport, a surf and swimwear designer based in Santa Cruz, California, offers women flattering alternatives with tankini separates that offer the coverage options of a one-piece but with hip, surf-inspired prints and the mix-and-match versatility of a two piece. Girls4Sport line is designed for real women by real women for real wear. In addition to flattering cuts, the
Girls4Sport line features fabrics with UPF 50+ ratings to provide maximum protection from the sun's harmful rays. The new 2006 summer collection will be available in stores and online beginning this week.
Santa Cruz, CA(PRWEB) April 8, 2006 -- Standing in a sea of bikinis designed to best fit an ultra-thin model, the search for the perfect swimsuit can be daunting when you're not a celebrity size 2. Girls4Sport, a surf and swimwear designer based in Santa Cruz, California, offers women flattering alternatives with tankini separates that offer the coverage options of a one-piece but with hip, surf-inspired prints and the mix-and-match versatility of a two piece. Girls4Sport line is designed for real women by real women for real wear. In addition to flattering cuts, the Girls4Sport line features fabrics with UPF 50+ ratings to provide maximum protection from the sun's harmful rays. The new 2006 summer collection will be available in stores and online beginning this week.
Girls4Sport president, Kim Ruby, is a 43-year-old mom, surfer, and business entrepreneur who is not a size 2. "We know the misery of having to stand under the florescent lights in a dressing room and try on suits that can only look good on a mannequin." said Ruby. "We're not into narrow bikini strings that cut into women's hips or have a tendency to slip in the water. We design our products for real women and for real wear."
The Girls4Sport line includes halter, sports tank, sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve tankini tops which can be paired with coordinating bikini bottoms, boy briefs, hipster bottoms, and board shorts.
The Girls4Sport bikini bottoms feature wide, flat waistbands that provide extra staying power and create a flattering fit (as in no bulge). They have a slightly low rise and moderate coverage in the back. The hipster bottoms are designed with a lower rise but greater coverage and have drawstring tie to hold them in place. The boy briefs have a low rise, wide waistband, good coverage, and feature wedgie-preventing seams. The board shorts are made of soft, durable sueded polyester microfiber and come in reversible and snag-free styles.
The tankini tops, like the bottoms, were designed with real women's bodies in mind, for the athletic as well as the not-so-athletic. They feature built-in shelf bras for added support and are designed with extra length in the torso to keep them from riding up. With the soft,
UPF 50+ rated fabrics, women can take advantage of the various cuts for different levels of sun protection. The sleeveless cut provides great protection for women's backs and chests, while the short sleeve and long sleeve styles provide additional protection for women's arms and shoulders.
The summer 2006 collection features swirling color prints with names like Koochi Pucci and Liquid Blue, vintage surf prints like Hawaiian Paradise and Surf Ride, and a variety of solid-color combinations. Sizes range from XS to XXL (women's sizes 0-20). Girls4Sport tankini separates retail from $30 to $48 and are available at retail outlets across the country, including select Nordstrom stores, and online at www.girls4sport.com.
Downloadable photos of the Girls4Sport line can be found at: http://www.girls4sport.com/press_booth/
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