Make A Muskoka Splash

Boho. Cut outs. The minimalist nautical look. Summer swimwear style on the dock, on the boatdeck, and in the lake can be reduced to these three simple, splash-friendly trends. MuskokaStyle tapped the knowledge of swimsuit stylists at Port Carling’s Just Add Water for the edge on these three progressive looks:

The Bohemian

The Boho Festival vibe is back in Summer 2016. Think back to the Summer of ’75: Carly Simon, halter tops, floppy hats, Fleetwood Mac. Bohemian designs from Sperry, Trina Turk, and Nanette Lepore include pom-poms, tassels, and the blanket stitch, plus bright paisley prints, sophisticated crochets, and halter-top cuts. It’s the 1970s SanFran boho dream re-imagined for 2016; one that goes from lake to boat to boathouse bar and back.

“Think back to the Summer of ’75: Carly Simon, halter tops, floppy hats, Fleetwood Mac…”

The Cut Out

Clean lines and cutaways are especially hot. Revealing just a little bit of flesh, these one- and two-piece creative cut outs from La Blanca and Nanette Lepore are suave and sophisticated, like Grace Kelly or Lauren Bacall by a pool in Cap Ferrat. It’s a symmetrical, sportier shape, but with a softer, more classic look.

“Suave and sophisticated, like Grace Kelly or Lauren Bacall by a pool in Cap Ferrat…”

The Minimalist Nautical

Blue and white are a timeless duo one simply can’t mess with. In 2016, we’re still with a nautical look, but with a minimalist twist. Sperry’s bikini combos mix blue with white in sporty ways that include geometric shapes and subtle stripes—easy to set off with any white cover up.

“Blue and white are a timeless duo one simply can’t mess with…”

Photos courtesy of Just Add Water, Browns Landing, Port Carling. Instagram: @justaddwatermuskoka