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Two if by Sea
By Tara Mattarazzo

When the bikini made its debut 60 years ago, it got its name from the South Pacific atoll the United States had targeted for atomic bomb testing. And is it any wonder? The two-piece was so scandalously revealing that no self-respecting Parisian model would dare wear it on the runway, so the task fell to a local burlesque bombshell, and the rest is history. These days, donning the itsy-bitsy swimsuit seems far less shocking than it did in 1946, but—as this season’s hottest print numbers prove—the garment is still explosively sexy.

Beach Sexy Bombay Halter Swimsuit ($42; victoriassecret.com)
This eye-catching Indian-print bikini combines a halter tie top with a skimpy buckle bottom.

Baku Madrid ’70s Bikini ($50; figleaves.com)
Colorful horizontal stripes and cool ring details give this two-piece retro appeal.

Glo Swimwear Tahiti Bikini ($49; delias.com)
The triangle top comes with soft removable cups, while the bottom features snazzy side ties.

Prices include both tops and bottoms; all pieces sold separately.

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