Midnight Vibe

In any language, the term "beachwear aesthetic" has to be a euphemism. Anybody who has spent time on a beach knows that the aesthetic in question is less a matter of style than a matter of urgent necessity. The only thing stylish about the way you dress for the beach is the way you undress. But if you must go through the motions of putting something on just so you can take it off again, you might as well make it something that looks good during the taking-off phase. The Midnight Vibe ensemble looks as if it might be just the thing. Its two-tone bikini design is a classic of the genre, with the rich rust-colored border giving way to a smooth white interior in a way that might remind you of a yacht. The model is not supplied with a yacht, or even with an ocean, but the sequence of colors is enough to suggest the kind of smooth transition that goes with a life lived in the sunshine. The sunglasses are tortoiseshell, which means they look good on everyone. It all arrives in a carefree arrangement on a light, textured background, because the visual appeal would be diminished if the background were heavy and untextured. Thus presented, the whole ensemble looks as if it might take you straight from the beach to some sun-soaked venue where they don't mind if you turn up in a bikini. Not that you'll be wearing it for long.