While we await the return of the beach day gatherings, over here at SLH we’ve been greedily eyeing all that’s trendy in two pieces this season. There are the warmly welcomed perennials, unexpected new trends and some downright fun retro silhouettes sure to bring a sunny smile to your face.
Let’s dive in, shall we?
HOT TROPICS
Both tropical and jungle prints are having a great time this summer. Not just relegated to standard color schemes, the print is having fun in playful, unexpected pairings of bright colors.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
- Aqua Green®, Strappy Back One Shoulder Tankini Top $32.99
- Aeropostale, Tropical Flower Tie-front Top $10.00 and Cinched Hipster Bottom $8.00
- Kona Sol, Tropical Print Plus Double Strap Tankini Top $32.99 and Full Coverage Hipster Bikini Bottom $17.99
- Maaji, Loops & Hoops Floral Bikini Top $30.97 and Loops & Hoops High Waist Bottoms $29.97
TANGERINE DREAMS
This bold shade is the dominant hue for summer 2020. Not only has it exploded everywhere in apparel, it’s also showing up in jewelry, and yup, even swimwear. And why not? This is summer fun-in-your-face and surprisingly complementary to a whole variety of skin tones.
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT
- Carmen Marc Valvo, Swim Sense High-Waisted Top $59.50 and Bottom $55.50
- Zaful, Flower Tied High Leg Bikini Set $18.84
- Trina Turk, Costa De Prata Halter Plus $102.00 and Costa De Prata Bottom Plus $98
- Venus, Plus Tankini Top $44.99 and Plus Size Lattice Side Bikini Bottom $34
EMBELLISHED
Maximalist style is hitting the beaches in 2020! We’re talking embellishments, luxe finishes and all sorts of ornate add-ons. Proving that it’s not just the sun that’s cornered the market on all that sparkles.
FROM RIGHT TO LEFT:
- Beach Riot, Rhinestone Embellished Bikini $189.50
- LYSA, Navy Embroidered Bikini Top Plus $39.29 and Front Tie Bottom $16.88
- Fendi, Reversible Multicolor Velour Daisies Bikini $590
- Venus, Aqua Sequin Push Up Triangle Top $44 and Sequin String Bikini Bottom $34
RUCHING IT UP
This repeated pleating pattern is finding its way into all sorts of items in 2020 including sleeves, bodices, and swimwear. We appreciate how the gathering embellishment diffuses any bulging or rolls showing that we prefer not to.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
- Venus, Plus Size Marilyn Ruched Top $32.99 and Plus Ruched Bottom $12.99
- Bleu Rod Beattie, Gold Hardware Runched Tankini $150
- Athena, Ruched Halter Tie Bikini Top $29.97 and Ruched High Waist Bikini Bottom $24.97
- Zaful, Plus Size Flounce & Ruched Tankini Set $15.99
HIGH CUT FANCY
We’re loving the return of the French cut (aka The High Cut). With high waist coverage, this style will give you legs for miles. Grab a pair of these and embrace your inner Baywatch babe.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
- OndadeMar, Embroidered High-Waisted Bikini $129.50
- Xhilaration, Blue Tropical Floral High Leg Bikini Bottom $17.99 and Bralette Bikini Top $17.99
- Venus, High Cut Bikini Bottom $8.99 and Triangle Bikini Top $11.99
- Zaful, Plus Size Tie Dye High Cut Bikini Set $18.99
ALL SLEEVED UP
Unexpected? Perhaps, but for those who have been following the long-sleeve one-piece trend it should come as little shock that 2-pieces would follow suit (pun intended).
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
- Louisa Ballou, SSENSE Exclusive Black Surf Long Sleeve Bikini Set $240
- LYSA, Plus Size Short-Sleeve Bikini Top $37.50 and Belted Bikini Bottoms $32.50
- Trina Turk, Bal Harbour Floral Rash Guard $59.98 and Bottoms (out of stock)
- Jessica Howell, Snake Print Cinched 2-Piece $33.20
AND…THAT’S A WRAP!
Last year we saw the belted swimsuit making waves. This year’s interpretation of the belt is going all the way around. As in the wrap around. Long straps wrapping around the torso make this look fantastic with high-waisted bottoms, they look just as yummy with a sarong or maxi skirt.
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
- Vix, Wrap Bikini Top $46.97 and Vix, Braided Trim Bikini Bottom $46.97
- Zaful, Plus Size Halter High Waisted Bikini Set $16.99
- Freedom Rave Wear, Acid Sky Extra Mile Bralette Top $25 and Acid Sky High Waisted Brazilian Bottoms $27
- Kona Sol, Plus Faux Wrap Halter Bikini Top $19.99
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