The monokini is a swim suit that many women do not know about and consequently do not own. Monokini swimwear is a type of topless style that is both comfortable and fashionable for those who are more adventurous and enjoy the sexy look of this usually topless bathing suit. Although the monokini bathing suit has evolved through out history since it's invention in the early 1960's it is still much the same in the deffination as topless swimwear for women.
The original monokini was first sold in women's swim apparel in 1964 and was invented by Rudi Gernreich. The design was composed of the traditional women's bikini bottoms but instead of a full coverage top that was most common in the conservative 1950's the monokini swimsuit sported suspender like straps to secure the bottoms in place, leaving the breasts uncovered. Monokini bathing suits are designed still today to be worn in private bathing areas or pools or at topless beaches or other venues. The monokini by Rudi Gernreich probably became recognized (although not very popular) because of the explosive time of it's invention, lives were teetering on the brink of the sexual revolution where many women were liberating and baring all they could. The original monokini was highly criticized by many world leaders, church leaders and almost everyone else who wasn't wearing one.
Monokinis today are still popular with the more adventurous woman and can be found in many areas of the world. Most monokini retailers specialize in trendy and sexy clothing fashions and can be located through a search on the Internet as well as in many brand name clothing apparel stores. The styles of monokini swim wear since the 1960's has evolved but mostly includes only topless swimwear, a simple search on line can provide you with examples with a monokini picture of the different designs available. Monokini swimsuits were not the height of popularity in the past nor are they in the present due to a stigma in many places against baring the breasts of a woman. However at topless venues and private pools the monokini and it's wearer is often well received and accepted.
Popular designers and brand names of the monokini present day include the Calvin Klein Monokini, the Candie's Monokini and the ever popular black monokini. To buy a monokini today you will need to contact stores of monokini retailers and designers to see if the monokini is kept in stock for purchase. Often you may need to special order this swimming suit although some retailers keep them in stock in the summer and seasonal swimming seasons. Finding cheap monokini swimsuits is nearly impossible with prices ranging from approximately $130.00 (USD) and up to several hundred dollars. The best deals you will find on a monokini will be likely at the end of the swimming season when retailers are attempting to rid their stores of excess stock. However with a specialty item this is rare as the fashions do not change as much as they do with the more popular swimming suit styles such as the bikini or one piece bathing suits.