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tankini

a woman’s two-piece swimsuit consisting of bikini briefs and a tank top
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tan·ki·ni

 (tăng-kē′nē)
n. pl. tan·ki·nis
A two-piece women's swimsuit having a tank top and a bikini bottom.

[Blend of tank (top) and bikini.]
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tankini

(ˌtæŋˈkiːnɪ)
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a woman's two-piece swimming costume consisting of a vest or camisole top and bikini briefs
[C20: a blend of tank top and bikini]
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tankini

tankini

nTankini m (zweiteiliger Badeanzug)
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Make a statement with the tankini The tankini is another way to cover your midriff when you are chilling out with a cocktail by the pool.
Bikini options for as low as P850 (bottoms) and P1050 (tops) that can be easily mixed and matched with tankini options for as low as P1250.
Zip front, PS29.99, Bonprix.co.uk 3 BEAR FRUIT Go for the fruity look with this stunning strapless floral print, PS32, M&Co 4 PURPLE REIGN Ruching is very flattering over your tum with this purple one-piece, PS40, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams 5 EARN YOUR STRIPES Vertical stripes help to lengthen your torso, PS18, Tu at Sainsbury's 6 A TWIST OF LIME Go for the fresh look in this tankini top, PS12, bottoms, PS6, Matalan 7 RED ALERT Be tassel-tastic in this red one-piece, PS40, JDWilliams.co.uk 8 NAUTICAL BUT NICE Halter necks are ideal for women with a larger bust or narrow shoulders.
Tankini top, PS12, bottoms, PS6, Matalan Contrasting panels take inches off the waist.
Clovia, India's fastest growing lingerie brand, has launched an all new range of trend-setting swimwear that includes one-pieces, bikinis, halter, monokini, tankini, body suits and also beach dresses.
Starfish print tankini top, PS28, and briefs, PS15, White Stuff; sunglasses, PS15.99, Zara; earrings, PS3.99, New Look Athletic shapes can afford to ditch the underwire and opt for an eye-catching print to create curves.
Starfish print tankini top, PS28, and briefs, PS15, White Stuff; sunglasses, PS15.99, Zara; earrings, PS3.99, New Look Tropical print twist bikini top, PS18, and briefs, PS18, M&Co; earrings, PS5.99, New Look Highwaist briefs help to hide a muffin top, while interesting necklines will distract from heavy hips if you are pear-shaped.
Mix and match separates are terrific options for women who are looking for a different sized top and bottom, The Triple Tier Ruffled Tankini Top pairs perfectly with a Solid Swim Skirt or Solid Swim Brief.