In the swim of things

MANILA, Philippines - A range of bathing suits designed to make women feel confident and look their best will be launched this month at SM Megamall. The celebrated American bathing suit brand, Miraclesuit, will be available all year round to women who wish to emphasize their best assets and downplay figure flaws.

Described by Glamour magazine as the swimsuit “that lives up to its name,” Miraclesuit is made of a unique fabric called Miratex. The fabric has three times more spandex than ordinary swimsuit fabric and thus provides control without being restrictive. Moreover, a Miraclesuit is designed to emphasize curves and draw the eye away from problem areas. According to its website, “Shirring and draping, twisting and pleating are incorporated into the suit design to create luxurious highlights and textures. All these details add up to create a brand sought after by women.”

The brand, which has been endorsed by Oprah, Rachel Ray, and Good Housekeeping, among other popular US magazines, claims that women who wear Miraclesuits “look 10 pounds lighter in 10 seconds,” or the time it takes to don the bathing attire.

Miraclesuit models available at SM Megamall are from the 2013 collection, which includes Camilla, a classic strapless suit with sweetheart bandeau neckline to emphasize the bust while waist shirring draws the eye inward for a flattering shapely waistline. Another model, Escape, features a plunging neckline with a unique cutout to maximize the bust.

In addition to SM Megamall, the brand is also carried by Itsie-Bitsie Boutique at Joya Tower at Rockwell Center and at Chimes department store in Davao City.