Life's a beach so you should dress the part. Gap recently brought in new markdowns and that includes must-have swimwear.
This Gap Striped Convertible Bandeau Top ($25, originally $35) is nautical and perfect for tanning. Just tuck in the halter straps and you're good to bake; just don't forget that SPF. Non-swimwear items are also on sale so have a lookie.
If you're like me and cringe at the idea of tan lines, I suggest you join the bandeau babe club. True, you can't frolic through the waves in one of these — if you must, I suggest getting one with a removable halter strap — but also true, this style suit is retro active. Many celebs have been favoring the cool strapless vibe of a bandeau, see Drew and her beau giggling in the waves. Drew, who is a member of the club, proves the bandeau to be bodacious.
Remember back in February best buds Drew & Cameron escaped to Hawaii for some fun in the sun? It was a lovely birthday celebration for Drew, and do you remember her sassy little bandeau bathing suit? Well, Drew fans, you can win Drew's birthday suit on Fab! We are giving away her Lisa Curran Shimmer Gold Bamboo Bandeau Tieback in Black, $78, as a little mid-Summer treat.
Just leave a comment on the original post - one comment per person please - and we will do a random drawing on Tuesday, July 31st at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. And seriously ladies, one comment per person - duplicate comments will be deleted. For all the rules and regulations, click here. Good luck! xo
Bandeau
n. A folded horizontal band used as a decorative top of a strapless dress or swimsuit. Also a fabric bra top of a 2-piece swimsuit.
In the 1920s, bandeau referred to a simply shaped brassiere, usually of a soft fabric and delicate trimmings providing little support or shaping. By the 1950s, it came to refer to a structured outer garment worn around the breast area, following the contours of the body, but still retaining a relatively simple circle or band shape. A bandeau top was usually worn as part of a swimwear or sportswear ensemble and paired with a cropped jacket or bolero.
