Kiki Barth Dishes on Her Miami Swimwear Style: "Anything I Put on Looks Good"
Following her Season 6 Swim Week strut, The Real Housewives of Miami friend shares some style advice.
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The search for the perfect swimsuit can feel like a never-ending mission.
It's really no easy feat to track down warm-weather styles that look amazing, fit well, and are functional should you choose to take a dip in the water or hop on a boat. But if there's anyone who should be championed as the experts of all things swimwear, it's the ladies of The Real Housewives of Miami, who have a proven track record of turning out stunning looks featuring bikinis and one-pieces.
In case you missed it, RHOM friend Kiki Barth modeled in Miami Swim Week with cast member Julia Lemigova during Season 6, Episode 12. In an interview during the episode, which you can check out in the clip above, Kiki revealed she's been walking in Swim Week since she was only 15 years old.
"It was actually my debut in the fashion industry because coming from Haiti, I landed directly in Miami, and Swim Week is where it all started," the model explained.
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"Growing up in Haiti, everyone was always telling me, 'Oh, you're so slim and tall, you should be a model.' So when I came to America, I started contracting local photographers to take photos," she recalled. But her stepmom and dad weren't on board with Kiki's career in the swimwear industry, sharing, "They kicked me out at 15."
Despite what she remembers as a "struggle" growing up, Kiki still seems to be thrilled to have a career as a swimwear model, noting how excited she was to invite her friends to see her walk during the episode.
Kiki Barth explains her swimwear style
During a recent chat with The Daily Dish, the model, humanitarian, and self-proclaimed "cool mom," put her years of industry experience to work and revealed her best bikini tips.
When asked to breakdown her go-to swimwear styles, Kiki explained that "It all depends on what mood" she's in.
"I really love a good one piece, but it needs to be a more simple one-piece." And when it comes to two-pieces, Kiki has some thoughts: "I don't really like G-strings."
Having tried on countless styles over the course of her career, the swimwear pro knows her strengths. "I mean, I don't know... I live in Miami... I love any swimsuit. It doesn't really matter for me, because anything I put on looks good," she said, quickly adding, "I'm not bragging."
The RHOM friend noted that she has a few trusted brands she can rely on, including Montce, a brand that's known for its flattering fit. If you're in the market for a cute new suit or coverup, shop a few of our favorite Montce picks below.
Shop Kiki Barth's favorite swimwear brand
With reporting by Stephanie Gomulka.
