What better way to shake off the winter funk than to dive headfirst into this season’s cutest 2-piece swimwear? We’ll give you all the trends from the return of the 90s V bottom to retro florals.
Let’s take a dip and enjoy ourselves in some fashionable water wear…
ALL KINDS OF CUTOUTS
Designers this season are coming up with all sorts of unexpected ways to reveal even a little more flesh. We’ve got straps and slits and twisty ties all around.
From Left to Right:
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Windsor, On My Radar Caged Bikini Top $18.90 and Bottom $18.90
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Swim Sense, Underwire Criss Cut Top $59.50 High-Waisted Bottom $55.50
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Vitamin A Swim, Neutra Bralette Top $110 and Hipster Bottom $96
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Agent Provocateur, Black & White Mazzy Bikini $190
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Perfect Moment, Vale Cutout Bikini $170
SCULPTED UNDERWIRE
Coming on the heels of the return of practical dressing, the underwire bikini top is really starting to trend. It really makes sense after all. Combining the perfect fit of your favorite bra with swimwear gives you super confidence you’ll never have to deal with another ‘uniboob’ moment, or the twins getting out of hand.
From Left to Right:
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Vitamin A Swim, Demi Top $116 and Luciana Bottom $95
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Windsor, Good Vibes Tank Swim Top $22.90 and Bottom $18.90
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Good American, Showoff Curve Top $59 and Good Waist Bottom $45
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Solid & Striped, The Ginger Halter Top $75 and Belted Bottom $75
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Cynthia Rowley, Rosie Bralette $95 and Bottom $90
SATURATED SOLIDS
No, we’re not talking neon, though these super-saturated fits can hold their own in a sea of pastels and jungle prints. Eat your heart out, Crayola crayons…
From Left to Right:
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Perfect Moment, High Waisted Bikini in Bright Orange $135
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Vitamin A Swim, Zuri Bralette Top $110 and Bottom $95
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PQ Swim, Stitched Kylie Halter Top $29.99 and Ruched Bottom $25.99
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F.o.H., Taormina Fiery Red Bikini Top $24.50 and Ruched Back Bottom $24.50
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Shade & Shore, Ruffle Triangle Top $19.99 and Extra Cheeky Bottom $17.99
RETURN OF THE 90S V-SHAPE
Take the leg-lengthening magic of the high cut, then add a deep V in the front for an elongated torso look, and you have the reason why the 90s V-shape bottom is so incredibly popular.
From Left to Right:
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Vitamin A Swim, Gia Triangle Top $99 and California High Leg Bottom $105
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Charlotte Knowles, Black Erma Bikini $280
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L*Space, Ruffled Bandeau Bikini Set $69.99
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Oseree, Gold & Purple Lumiere Bikini $215
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Louisa Ballou, Blue & Green Mini Ring Bikini $245
PLAYFUL ANIMAL PRINTS
Last season was dominated with realistic tiger and leopard prints. This year we’re returning to prints with a playful touch. Some are a little more interpretive, some work in pastels, some mix n’ match but they all do so with a light hand.
From Left to Right:
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Vitamin A Swim, Wildcat Print Lou Top $115 and Midori Bottom $102
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Bleu Rod Beattie, Some Like it Hot Top $91 and Bottoms $60
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Raisins Curve, Meru Jamaica Top $48 and Costa Swim Bottom $46
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Everyday Sunday, Bandeau Top $48 and Bottom $40
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Freya Cala Fiesta Underwire Plunge Top $60 and Tie Side Bottom $44
RETRO FLORALS & JUNGLE PRINTS
Speaking of playful, prints are getting in touch with their vintage side and we’re loving it. These glorious retro florals and jungle prints would be right at home at a swanky tiki pool party…
From Left to Right:
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Vitamin A Swim, Gia Top in Cypress $99 and California High Leg Bottom $105
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Cynthia Rowley, Liv Bralette Top $105 and Tucker High Waist Bottom $105
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Curvy Kate, Hibiscus Bandeau Top $65 and High Waist Bottom $43
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Aeropostale, Floral Tie-Front Top $14.98 and High-Waisted Hipster Bottom $14.98
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Elomi Plain, Sailing Sweetheart Swim Top $60.95 and Brief Bottom $36.95
ASYMMETRICAL
After such a lop-sided year is it any wonder we would lean into the asymmetrical trend this season? This look makes an instant statement that’s chic and edgy and always a head turner.
From Left to Right:
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Vitamin A Swim, Claire Top $102 and California High Leg Bottom $105
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Sherris, Green Ruffle One Strap $240
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Xhilaration, One Shoulder Tie-Dye Top $14.99 and Cheeky Bottom $14.99
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Seafolly, Shine On One Shoulder Top $25.99 and Gathered Front Retro Bottom $24.95
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Jade Swim, White Halo & Lure Bikini $210
TEXTURED FABRICS
Blame it on the loungewear, but designers this season are going comfy. Ruched, shirred and all sorts of three dimensional textured fabrics are trending up faster than fuzzy slides.
From Left to Right:
- Vitamin A Swim, Sienna Eco Ribbed Tank $110 and High-waist Bottom $105
- Marie Jo Manuela, Rio Swim Top $125 Bottom $75
- Medina Swimwear, Blue Smocked Lagoon Bikini $460
- PQ Swim, V Lace Bandeau $29.99 and Fanned Bottom $19.99
- Medina Swimwear, Off-White High-Waisted Medusa Bikini $515
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