Swimwear as outerwear | Berlin

Because when your swimwear is this good, it can’t just be for the beach.

As soon as I saw this swimsuit on the Reiss website I immediately imagined it paired with a cute fit and flare skirt. It’s all about that back, and as you probably know by now, I do love anything backless or any garnment with an interesting back detail. Since I don’t have much going on in the boob department I like to make the back a statement – it’s sexy in a slightly more unassuming, mysterious way.

I honestly can’t wait to wear this to the beach also, I have this fantastic massive sun hat which has been tucked away until I go somewhere more tropical but for now, I love the idea of mixing things up a bit when it comes to dressing up for a day cycling around Berlin on a hot summers day.

You may be thinking “A skirt? On a bike? Aren’t you afraid it will blow up and everyone will see your knickers?” well, no. This skirt is probably the most perfect thing I could have worn for our biking adventures. The double layered fabric sits and falls beautifully, and since it has a bit of weight to it, it doesn’t billow in the wind in transit. Only when intentional.

We shot these photos at the famous Bauhaus Archiv which was a pretty sweet backdrop – FYI there’s a little café just to the right of these shots and I think we created some light entertainment for the people who looked at us with bemusement as they sipped their coffees. But hey, that’s the blogger life for you!

Reiss swimsuit, skirt & boots.