Women’s Swimwear Trends
Whether we like it or not, bathing suit season is upon us. Thankfully, there are a bunch of styles to choose from – depending on how much skin you choose to flaunt on the beach. So woman up and start shopping for a suit to get you through the summer – because you can’t hide under your winter coat in the middle of July.
For more top picks, check out our guides to cheap swimwear, summer hats, and summer dresses.
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One-Piece
Some days you feel more demure than others, and when those times roll around you need a fun, flattering one-piece bathing suit to keep you comfortable yet beach-ready.
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| Old Navy Women’s Halter Swimsuit $10 The polka dots on this Old Navy suit remind us of a 50s calendar girl…a classy one, of course. And at $20, it’s okay if you only wear it for one summer (but we bet it will last longer than that). |
Bahamas One-Piece Underwire Swim Suit $95 Everyone needs a black one-piece in their swimwear arsenal, and with serious underwire support, larger chests look incredible in this adjustable leg suit from Fantasie. |
Verushka One Piece $168 Cosabella is known for its seductive lingerie, but this Verushka one-piece is just as enticing, yet somehow classy with the rich print and soft material. |
Monokini
The monokini is like the short-short of bathing suits. It’s daring yet practical. We recommend the monokini because it’s sexy and classy at the same time.
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| Bamboo wireless push-up monokini $52 This Victoria’s Secret Wireless Monokini in fuchsia is flattering on any skin tone, and keeps things interesting with bamboo rings at the hips. |
Crochet One Piece $94 Beauty and the Beach takes the retro route with its crochet version of the monokini – which appears even more suggestive than a two-piece, if that’s possible. |
Gold Dust Maillot $134 If you’re looking for just plain sexy on the beach, the Gold Dust Maillot by SeaFolly is the suit for you. And your drinks will be taken care of the rest of the afternoon, we’re sure. |
Bikini
Considering how much fun it is, it may seem funny to call a bikini a staple item, yet that’s exactly what it is. Whether it’s a simple black version or in a wacky print, the two-piece is an indicator of the bathing suit zeitgeist.
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| Xhilaration® Peace Swimwear $15 Once again, Target’s underdog Xhilaration line steals the spotlight with a lively two-piece perfect for lounging poolside with some sort of cocktail in hand. |
Victoria’s Secret Triangle Top $36 Victoria’s Secret version has a Bio-Fit bra, so you’ll also have fail-safe cleavage. |
Victoria’s Scoop Bottom $36 Think of the black bikini as the LBD of the beach; you’ll use it as the fail-safe go-to. |
Tankini
Here’s a convenient way to cover your torso, if you’re so inclined, yet still wear a fun two-piece. The tankini is a simple item that still possesses a little edge.
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| Essential Wide-TIe Bikini Bottom $15 These ties are cute, so they add a little kick to the simplicity of a tankini. |
Essential Padded Halter Tankini Top $30 Jewel tones and a slightly padded top make for a flattering, demure swimsuit. |
Marc by Marc Jacobs Bandini and Bottom $72 The blouson top on the Marc by Marc Jacobs suit is a supremely comfortable way to cover up. And the billowy volume is balanced perfectly by the teeny bottom. |
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