The
Tankini is a
bathing suit combining a tank top, mostly made of spandex-and-cotton or Lycra-and-nylon, and a bikini bottom introduced in the late 1990s.
This type of
swimwear is considered by some to provide modesty closer
to a
one-piece suit with the convenience of a two-piece suit, as the
entire suit need not be removed in order to use a toilet.
Tankinis come
in a variety of styles, colors and shapes, some include features such as
integrated push-up bras. It is particularly popular as children's beachwear, and athletic outfit good enough for a triathlon. According to Katherine Betts,
Vogue's
fashion-news director, this amphibious sportswear for sand or sea lets
users go rafting, play volleyball and swim without worrying about losing
their top.
A tank top consists of a sleeveless shirt with low neck and different shoulder straps width. It is named after
tank suits,
one-piece bathing costumes of the 1920s worn in tanks or
swimming
pools. The upper garment is worn either by men or
women, having a
greater variety of models available for women.
