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These Are the Best Bikini Trends For Summer

May 21 2019 - 12:10pm

As we prep for Summer [1], we have our eyes on a swimwear trend or two (or eight!) that we can't wait to get our hands on. This season, when it comes to our bathing suits of the bikini variety, we've seen nearly every memorable fashion decade emerge in one way or another. There are exaggerated silhouettes from the '60s, tortoise hardware from the '70s, neons [2] from the '80s, and even ruching from the late '90s and early aughts. So, as you start to shop for the best season under the sun (quite literally), consider these eight bikini trends that are about to be absolutely everywhere — and the pieces we're shopping right now to get us in the beachside mood.

Smocked

The late-'90s trend that, quite frankly, really has it's roots in the 1960s, is back for it's third circle around the sun. We love lover-line tops that really let the textured ruching shine.

Faithfull the Brand

Faithfull the Brand Constance Floral Print Bikini [3] ($179)

Mango

Mango Ruched Bikini Top [4] ($40) and Mango Ruched Bikini Bottom [5] ($30)

Tory Burch

Tory Burch Costa Printed Bandeau [6] ($128) and Tory Burch Costa Printed Hipster [7] ($128)

Next-Level Tops

When it comes to your bikinis this year, make sure you have a few on hand that really make a statement. The more head-turning details, the better.

Johanna Oritz

Johanna Oritz One-Shoulder Ruffled Floral-Print Bikini Top [8] ($475) and Johanna Oritz Floral-Print Bikini Briefs [9] ($195)

Marysia

Marysia Venice One-Shoulder Bikini Top [10] ($155) and Marysia Venice Bikini Briefs [11] ($155)

Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait Ruched Floral-Print Bikini Top [12] ($193) and Self-Portrait High-Rise Floral-Print Bikini Briefs [13] ($64)

Sporty Tanks

For large and small chests alike, get in on the sporty trend with a thicker-strap tank-like style. Pair it with high-waisted bottoms, cheeky hipsters, and skimpy side-tie strings alike.

Aerie

Aerie Seersucker Wide-Strap Scoop Bikini Top [14] ($35) and Aerie Seersucker Bikini Bottom [15] ($30)

J.Crew

J.Crew 1989 Scoopneck Bikini Top [16] ($54) and J.Crew Surf Hipster Bikini Bottom [17] ($45)

H&M

H&M Bikini Top [18] ($18) and H&M Bikini Bottoms High Waist [19] ($18)

1970s Hardware

Go retro with a little classic hardware, like round rings and angular square hooks made of lucite or tortoise. Channel that inner headscarf-wearing, sun-tanning beach babe this Summer.

Cos

Cos O-Ring Bikini Top [20] ($39) and Cos Side-Ring Slim Bikini Bottoms [21] ($35)

Montce Swim

Montce Swim Tori Bandeau Bikini Top [22] ($128) and Montce Swim Ribbed Ruffle Bikini Bottom [23] ($85)

Tori Praver

Tori Praver Cheri Top [24] ($99) and Tori Praver Brette Bottom [25] ($89)

Leopard

We love leopard for it's head-turning print, yet classic vibe. Whether you're going for a sporty style, timeless string bikini, or more covered high-waisted bottom with a supportive underwire top, 'tis the season to have a little fun with your animal prints this Summer.

Ganni

Ganni Leopard-Print Bikini [26] ($145)

& Other Stories

& Other Stories Leopard Tie Bikini Top [27] ($29) and & Other Stories Leopard Tie Bikini Briefs [28] ($25)

Solid & Striped

Solid & Striped The Rachel Leopard-Print Bikini Top [29] ($80) and Solid & Striped The Rachel Leopard-Print Bikini Briefs [30] ($80)

Ruffles

Be a little girly this Summer with a subtle ruffle detail on your favorite army of bikinis. While exaggerated shapes can be fun at times, we're particularly enthralled with the looser cascading ruffles as we enter Summer 2019.

Madewell

Madewell Second-Wave Ribbed Ruffle-Strap Bandeau Bikini Top [31] ($50) and Madewell Second-Wave Ribbed Classic Bikini Bottom [32] ($45)

Zara

Zara Asymmetric Bikini Top [33] ($30) and Zara Ruffled Bikini Bottom [34] ($26)

Gap

Gap Ruffle-Trim Triangle Bikini Top [35] ($50) and Gap Classic Bikini Bottom [36] ($40)

Neon

There's nothing quite like a true neon moment to really get you into the summertime mood. In hot pink, lime green, fluorescent yellow, and more, neon is a bikini trend that even the black-clad city slickers should try on for size this Summer.

Mara Hoffman

Mara Hoffman Rae and Lei Bikini [37] ($230)

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney Zip-Embellished Neon Bikini [38] ($375)

Topshop

Topshop Neon Ribbed Bikini Set [39] ($46)

High-Waisted Silhouettes

One of the most elegant bikini trends that has emerged as of late is the high-waisted bikini. Tummy flattering, suited for women of all shapes and sizes, and with a nod to the super chic beach looks that once filled our grandmothers' closet, we're all about this retro trend for Summer.

Dodo Bar Or

Dodo Bar Or Floral-Print Triangle Bikini [40] ($257)

Lisa Marie Fernandez

Lisa Marie Fernandez Genevieve Black Belted High-Waisted Bikini [41] ($395)

Matteau

Matteau Petite Triangle Bikini Top [42] ($135) and Matteau The High Waist Bikini Briefs [43] ($135)


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