https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:32:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-982481 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:18:21 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 982481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely.&nbsp; I almost always buy bra sized tops but don't like the matching bottom cuts so get a separate bottoms.</p> <p>I think the dots or BW look the best.&nbsp; #3 and #7 are my personal faves but it could be because my hips are wider than my chest so the smaller tie bottom helps to mask this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-982476 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:05:18 +0000 ManidipaM 982476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only two-piece swimsuit is solid bottom with stripey top (tankini, not bikini), so guess where my vote falls? :-D</p> <p>I'm not even sure of sticking to a colour family, though mine does. For example, as with other clothing, a denim look would go with say a black&amp;white stripe or colourful floral or red paisley... no? So also solid black or grey or white perhaps, aka 'neutrals'?</p> <p>I mean, why is this so different from matching tops to pants or skirts generally eh?</p> <p>I'm loving 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11 for your set! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-982057 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:15:49 +0000 Mo 982057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sooo not a pattern mixer, and I have a matchy matchy heart. &nbsp;But I once bought 2 sets of swimsuits with the idea of mixing them. &nbsp;Loved it! &nbsp;they were in the same color family and only one print with the other a solid.&nbsp;<br />(sadly I lost the groovy 60's print one in a FL motel room on one of our moves)&nbsp;<br />Thumbs up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-982039 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:54:52 +0000 Marley 982039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 - no brainer<br />#3 - white sash matches top<br />#6 - easy-peasy pattern mixing<br />#7 - my favorite - a little more adventurous pattern mixing</p> <p>I mix and match my bikini tops and bottoms all of the time.&nbsp; I think that if there is ever a time to jump out of your comfort zone and go for zany pattern mixing, its when you're wearing a bikini!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-982035 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:53:20 +0000 Diana 982035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, so it sounds like the consensus is mismatched is fine, but most people think it's best to stick to the same color palette (in my case, black and white.)&nbsp; My personal favorites are 3 and 8, although like I said, 3 is probably a bit skimpy, and I'd have to see 8 in person to see if the pattern works with the pattern on the top.&nbsp; And plain black of course, although I'm thinking it actually looks more cohesive if there is white soemwhere on the bottom too.&nbsp; </p> <p>So I'm going to try to see if I can find something in person first since swimwear is so hard to fit.&nbsp; I hope I'll be able to find a cheap black bottom at least at H&amp;M or Forever 21 or someplace like that and that will work for now, and maybe a black and white option as well.&nbsp; BTW, all of these are from Figleaves, and since they ship from the UK it's kind of slow (although shipping and returns are very reasonable, although not free); it's not a huge hassle for me if I do decide to order because they are one of very few retailers that sells my bra brand, so I can always add some bras to my order too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-982026 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:40:34 +0000 DonnaF 982026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would want to see a number of these in person.&nbsp; For example, on my monitor, #4 looks like underwear, but maybe doesn't give that impression at all in person.&nbsp; #6 looks more charcoal, and #9 looks navy.&nbsp; I love pattern mixing, but I think I would like #9-11 more if your top had more colors.&nbsp; I like #s 8, 7, and 4 if the whites are white and not as cream as they appear on my monitor and the fabric is compatible; otherwise I like #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981880 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:11:18 +0000 Anonymous 981880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2, 4, 6, 8<br /> Those are the ones that resonate </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981854 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:46:01 +0000 Janet 981854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm only a fan if the pieces look like they could have been offered as a set, and have a consistent style (sporty top, sporty bottom, etc) but I'm not a big pattern mixer. I see some young girls around here mix pieces that clash and I don't care for that look -- just looks like you lost half a suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981715 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:58:38 +0000 rae 981715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I only do this because I'm too cheap to buy a set (singles I can find for very cheap). I think 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, or 9 have great potential. The only thing I have to be careful of that I would suggest is not to have them too different in color value - a dark top with a bright or very light bottom makes the eyes to right to the backside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981714 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:58:27 +0000 Sara L. 981714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mix and match my bikinis so I think it's a great idea. I like all the black and white options. I'm not into advanced pattern mixing so I'll have to leave the wilder combinations to others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981708 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:52:53 +0000 Beth Ann 981708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the idea!&nbsp; I like #2 and #6 the best -- they let the top shine, and seem to be adjustable, which lets you find the right "spot" for flattery on your body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981704 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:42:33 +0000 ClaraT 981704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a mixer-and-matcher. Why not? If you go with a print top and a solid bottom, it isn't even a fashion risk (just a variation on the bikini-top-with-solid shorts/daisy dukes look).<br />&nbsp;<br />Bottoms #2 and #3 are my favorites (and I don't find #3 too skimpy). Cute top!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-981698 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:35:27 +0000 Sarah A 981698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Embracing mix matched bikinis has made my life about a billion times easier. Big yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980124 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:31:39 +0000 cloud9 980124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of big tie of 3 the best, but agree is too skimpy. For pattern mix, I like 7 best. So stripes or dots, in black &amp; white color scheme, with big side ties would look best as my conservative pattern mix. I'm just not advanced enough to go with completely diff colors AND patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980114 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:16:25 +0000 elpgal 980114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 4 and 8 the best. 3 reminds me too much of boudoir lingerie :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980094 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:00:49 +0000 Thistle 980094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a pattern mixer, nor is anyone in my area, so by me, it would look odd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980092 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:52:25 +0000 Cindy 980092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW I like 3,4, &amp; 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980059 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:59:39 +0000 MsMary 980059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I love a nice pattern mix!&nbsp; My favorite is #8! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980054 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:57:13 +0000 rachylou 980054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love mix and match. Think it's positively brilliant.</p> <p>I have to say not 4. Too muck like Jockey shorts for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980041 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:51:56 +0000 Irene 980041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with #2 and #4, which is what I did myself last month: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-mixmatch-bikinis" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ch-bikinis</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980037 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:51:22 +0000 FlorenceFearne 980037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 3 and 4. I also like the idea of doing a wide b&amp;w stripe like in 7, but without introducing another pattern. If you could find a similar bottom without the dots, that would actually be my top pick.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980035 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:48:55 +0000 lyn* 980035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY! I do pattern mixing with stripes or dots, but I think that some of the solid options are very cute too!</p> <p>2 - no brainer<br />3 - matches the white ties<br />4 - I don't like as much :p<br />6 - My favorite of the 'alternative' options </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-mismatched-bikinis#post-980027 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:44:30 +0000 Diana 980027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think of mismatched bikini tops and bottoms?&nbsp; Fashion disaster or cool pattern mixing?</p> <p>I need to get new bottoms for my bikini top (#1) as my current bottoms are too small.&nbsp; It is &gt;5 years old (I don't go swimming much..) so there's almost no chance I'd be able to find the matching bottom.&nbsp; I still love the top, it fits well and is underwired but doesn't look like a bra.&nbsp; Plus replacing a bikini bottom is relatively cheap, whereas the types of bikini tops I like (underwired, bra-sized) tend to be expensive.</p> <p>Some possibilities - keep in mind that I chose these more for color/pattern and I'm not wedded to the shapes necessarily although I do need substantial back coverage for decency.&nbsp; I like side-ties too as they are nice and adjustable for big booty/small front.<br />The safe/obvious choice would be plain black.&nbsp; (#2, and obviously many other options)<br />Something in b/w colorblock to echo the color scheme of the top? (#3 and 4, I love #3 but I think it's too skimpy for me)<br />A different color solid (#5) <br />Pattern mixing in b/w with stripes/dots (#6-7)<br />Pattern mixing with a different b/w floral (#8)<br />Serious pattern mixing (9-11)</p> <p>ETA: Here is a mismatched set that is sold as such. (photo 12)</p> <p><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Zimmermann-Dreamer-Mismatch-Bikini/prod143240016/" rel="nofollow">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/.....143240016/</a></p> </p>