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When shopping for swimwear, what’s considered “in” is the last thing on my mind. Instead, my thought process is as follows: If I’m paying $90 each for top and bottom separates, they have to, at the very least, last a few seasons. Like most, I tend to shop for swimwear with timelessness and quality top of mind. That said, a bathing suit is an easy way to experiment with your style. At the end of the day, fashion is meant to be fun, and what’s more fun than a shimmery bikini? If you’re about to start the hunt for your go-to suit, look no further than summer’s most popular swimwear trends as a guiding force for your shopping habits.
To get the inside scoop on this year’s trends, we tapped 437’s co-founders, Hyla Nayeri and Andrien Bettio. According to the two, this year’s trends follow fashion’s overarching themes of the moment (read: soft-pink coquette styles and western wear-inspired everything). Regardless of trends, both experts agree that opting for cuts that make you feel your best and flatter your body are the most important things to look for.
Ahead, we’ll dive into this summer’s most popular swimwear trends (pun intended), from coquette-core to quiet luxury and more.
1. Coquette
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“Feminine hues and detailing will be extremely popular,” notes Nayeri and Bettio. “Think coquette bows, baby pink, etc.” Although the bow craze has slightly slowed since the holiday season, it’s undeniably cute. While the coquette look might feel unrealistic to work into your everyday wardrobe, in swimwear, it’s undeniably cute and much more subtle.
437 Triangle Bikini Top
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437 Side-Tie Bikini Bottoms
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J.Crew Balconette Bikini Top
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J.Crew String Hipster Bikini Bottoms
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Berlook Floral One Piece Swimsuit
Adore Me Puff Sleeve Bikini Set
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2. Quiet Luxury
Sofia Richie Grainge just released her collaboration with swimwear brand Solid & Striped, which goes to show that quiet-luxury-influenced looks (and SRG’s influence!) aren’t slowing down anytime soon. “Popular aesthetics play a huge role in swimwear trends,” note the co-founders—and really, what is the quiet luxury aesthetic besides simple-yet-effective styles? Plain black suits in typical cuts or one-pieces with chic detailing are forever timeless and worth the splurge.
Monday Swimwear Two-Toned One Piece
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Reformation Bordered One Piece
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Good American Ribbed Bikini Top
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Good American Ribbed Bikini Bottoms
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Gaalamar Chemise One Piece
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Summersalt Ruffle Sleeve One Piece
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3. Sporty
If sporty swim looks weren’t on your summer swim trends bingo card, join the club. Although it feels as though a sporty-inspired swim is coming out of left field, it’s quite the opposite. Swimwear should be two things: cute and practical, with the latter being largely more important. In these styles, you get the best of both worlds. Swimwear you can actually swim in? Sign us up.
Abercrombie Scoopneck Bikini Top
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Abercrombie High-Leg Cheeky Bikini Bottoms
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Andie Swim Button-Up One Piece
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Torrid Corset One Piece
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SKIMS Zip-Up One Piece
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Show Me Your Mumu Long-Sleeve Rashguard
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4. Boho Inspired
The next era predicted to make a fashion comeback? The ’70s. There’s no doubt that pop culture moments have a fashion effect—hello, Daisy Jones and the Six—and coupled with the return of crochet looks, flouncy blouses, and flared jeans, it only makes sense that boho-inspired swim is trending for this summer. Specifically, you’ll see the ’70s influence in balconette style tops, extra high-wasted bottoms, and boy-short cuts.
Madewell Halter Bikini Top
Madewell High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms
Free People Floral Bikini Top
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Free People Floral Bikini Bottoms
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Anthropologie Bandeau Bikini Top
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Anthropologie High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms
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5. High Shine
Since last year, metallics have continued to live at the top of the trend hierarchy, so it only it makes sense that it’s also popular in swim. From fully metallic suits to swimwear with muted tones dusted with sparkles, high-shine bikinis are a fun way to make a statement. Heading to a tropical destination with lots of nightlife? These are suits to bring in your carry-on.
Monday Swimwear Shimmer Triangle Bikini Top
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Monday Swimwear Shimmer Bikini Bottoms
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Solid & Striped Triangle Bikini Top
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Solid & Striped Gold Hardware Bikini Bottoms
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SKIMS Cutout Monokini
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Triangl Sparkle Bikini Set
6. Western
This ain’t Texas, it’s the pool. Coupled with Beyoncé’s influence, Western wear is about to get even bigger (if that’s possible). “Western style is a huge trend,” note the founders, so expect to see “everything from plaids and denim for a more literal take on the trend, to [things] like “coastal cowgirl” with a slightly more cutesy approach.”
WeWoreWhat Cow Print Bikini Top
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Solid & Striped Underwire Gingham Bikini Top
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Solid & Striped Gingham Bikini Bottoms
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Alpine Butterfly Swim Gingham Triangle Bikini Top
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Alpine Butterfly Swimwear High-Leg Side-Tie Bikini Bottoms
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