Swimwear Trends for 2010

Swimwear trend #9 for 2010 is maxi coverups. Floaty maxi coverups are likely to appeal to women who have a romantic fashion personality. Besides the romantic feel of a flowing maxi coverup, this trendy style can easily do double duty by leaving the beach or poolside and going to dinner.

Many petites shy away from long dresses, but the maxi trend seems to have some staying power, so the best way to adapt is to make sure that the maxi style you select isn't so wide as to overwhelm you. Maxi coverups that are a bit narrower without yards and yards of fabric can work well for petites. Few maxi coverups will be offered that are specifically sized for petites, and maxis may be too long for short women, but these long coverups can easily be hemmed unless there's a border design at the hemline.