Katy Perry was the center of attention on her Caribbean vacation, and in that bikini it’s no wonder why. This begs the question – do lingerie-style swimsuits fall into the Snob or Slob category? Padded underwire tops like Tory Burch’s Eden (on Shopbop for $150) imitate the push-up, bustier look achieved by bras with equally scintillating effect, and when that’s all you’re wearing, things can get inappropriate pretty quickly. I’ll give Katy’s a pass thanks to the full coverage bottoms (on Shopbop for $110) and sweet floral print. Read on to see some true offenders…
Agent Provocateur Laticia Bikini Bra ($270) and Brief ($250): All you have to do is take a peek at the back of these bikini bottoms to know this is a complete slob. What can you expect of a bikini made by lingerie designers? At Agent Provocateur.