Hasta La Ideas

It happens every time (to me, at least). You get to the pool, finally score a spot with just enough sun and shade (not an easy feat), and lie back for an afternoon of soaking up sunlight and chick lit. Then, from behind your new shades, you spot a girl whose choice of poolside attire brings up the eternal summer question: is it a bikini, or is it lingerie? Don’t go passing this off as a fashion faux-pas just yet. Of course, when done badly, there are so many things wrong with this scenario. Some will say that if you look good, you look good regardless of what you’re wearing. While I’m not quite so “out there” I will say this: if you’re going to keep ’em guessing, you may as well be wearing a piece from Agent Provocateur’s new swimwear line while you’re at it. The collection is pretty hot- think retro lingerie-inspired bikinis, denim boyshorts, wet look fishnet fabrics, and seductive plunging one pieces, with ruffles and girly prints thrown in for good measure. My favorite has to be the ‘Crystal’ swimsuit- at first glance, you see a shiny deep plunge one piece, but turn around and you’re now the girl in the shiny bikini! It’s totally worth the awkward tan lines. Some pieces from the collection could probably double as lingerie, though we wouldn’t recommend it, because if the spandex content doesn’t give it away, the telltale smell of chlorine will. Just a thought! Click the slideshow to see the latest swimwear looks from Agent Provocateur!