Spanish designer Lourdes Montes has revealed her favorite summer bikini after speaking candidly about how her body changed following three pregnancies.
The Seville-based creator shared a photograph from her summer holiday showing herself wearing the Bahamas Ocean model, a 66.90-euro design produced by the Spanish swimwear brand To the Moon.
Montes explained to her followers on social media that after three pregnancies, including her most recent at age 41, keeping the same silhouette becomes difficult regardless of physical exercise, making flattering swimwear harder to find.
Design details of the Bahamas Ocean bikini
The Bahamas Ocean swimwear piece features a deep petroleum blue fabric framed by contrasting piping in aqua green and neon yellow, a color combination crafted to highlight a summer suntan and provide a flattering athletic style.
The top is designed as a structured triangle with adjustable ties and a small metal ring at the cleavage. The set is completed by classic cut bottoms with slightly adjustable side fits.
To the Moon manufactures the entire swimsuit in Spain using fully lined material with removable foam padding, a UPF 50+ ultraviolet sun protection rating, and an OEKO-TEX textile safety certification.
Montes admitted that while she had previously purchased To the Moon items exclusively for her daughter Carmen, this model quickly became her standout swimwear piece of the season.
Postpartum honesty resonates with followers
Her candid discussion regarding physical changes following motherhood struck a chord with her online audience. Rather than aiming for flawless perfection, Montes noted that her priority was finding a piece that felt comfortable and flattering on the beach.
The fashion designer has made several high-profile style appearances during the summer season. She recently engaged in a celebrated summer fashion showcase alongside aristocrat and fellow designer Ines Domecq in the coastal Andalusian town of El Puerto de Santa Maria, where both women highlighted creations from Spanish fashion houses.
Montes also made headlines by re-wearing an eye-catching green dress previously seen at the annual Feria de Abril festival in Seville. She restyled the garment with classic wedge espadrilles for an appearance at Seville's historic Real Maestranza bullring.
The Spanish brand To the Moon has established a reputation for children's and adult swimwear, and Montes stated that her personal experience with the piece reaffirmed her trust in local Spanish craftsmanship.
