Monokinis are relatively new swimsuits that have become increasingly popular over the past decade. These one-piece swimsuits are very similar to traditional one-piece swimsuits. However, the monokini differs in that it has a clearly defined top and bottom - even if they are connected - and often has large necklines and mesh straps.
Tankinis and monokinis prove that the modesty of a swimsuit does not depend on whether it is a one-piece or two-piece. Even though the top and bottom of tankinis are separate, most tankini styles offer significantly more coverage than a modern monokini. Many trendy monokinis are only connected by a thin piece of fabric and show as much skin as a two-piece bikini.