Marble Breeze

The swimwear set in front of us is called the Marble Breeze, a moniker that makes it sound like a kind of ice cream. Yet it is not so much a dish as a wish - the wish to be both cool and hot when the sun is high. The colour scheme is neutral, which is a good start, because loud colours on the beach are like an ice-cream cone with too many flakes. The marble tones, soft and earthy, suggest a calm maturity in the wearer, as if she is already thinking ahead to when the sand will have been washed from between her toes. The bikini top is triangular and is tied at the front, a detail that will bring out the sailor in your admirers. The bottom is high-waisted, a feature that always brings out the Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn Monroe. The fabric is a blend, but that is all that is said about it, because this is swimwear, not a term paper. The care instructions suggest that the garment is tough enough to be treated gently, an ideal combination for a summer outfit.