Janelle Monáe wore a colorful striped Calzedonia bikini [1] in Cabo with the most incredible gold tassel drop earrings. "Are you sure that's Janelle?," I said to myself, squinting at the screen when I first came across this stylish moment. Based on her red carpet history, I know that Janelle doesn't wear color often — unless there's a powerful meaning behind it [2]. She tends to stick to a black-and-white color palette [3] as a tribute to the working class. Then again, that's for public appearances, and maybe a beach day with friends [4] calls for different rules. Well, I respect them, whatever they are, Janelle, because this look is working for you.
Janelle basked in the sunlight in her cheeky two-piece [5], which featured swipes of orange, purple, yellow, and black, and came with ties at the shoulders. When she turned around, I got a better look at her thong bottom that flattered her petite frame and highlighted her curves. Janelle's swimsuit is flirty, it plays into the Summer 2019 trends (candy stripe designs [6] are everywhere you look!), and it's particularly eye-catching when finished with such dramatic earrings. What's that? You want to re-create this whole darn ensemble just like I do? Scroll to see all the bikinis I rounded up with very similar details, and you'll be well on your way.
Janelle Monáe Wearing a Candy Stripe Calzedonia Bikini in Cabo
Shop Janelle's Exact Bikini
Calzedonia Sonia Striped Tank Top [8] ($50) and Calzedonia Striped '80s Cheeky Bottoms [9] ($30)
Shop Other Striped Bikinis
Montce Swim Mallorca Stripe Kim Bikini Top [10] ($118)
Montce Swim Mallorca Stripe Lulu Bikini Bottom
Montce Swim Mallorca Stripe Lulu Bikini Bottom [11] ($78)
Solid & Striped The Rachel
Solid & Striped The Rachel Striped Bikini Top [12] ($79) and Solid & Striped - The Rachel Striped Bikini Briefs [13] ($79)
Wolf & Whistle Curve Striped Bikini
Wolf & Whistle Curve Exclusive Eco Stripe Padded Triangle Bikini Top in Black & White [14] ($35) and Wolf & Whistle Curve Exclusive Eco Stripe High Waist Bikini Bottom in Black & White [15] ($26)
Solid & Striped The Tilda
Solid & Striped The Tilda Bikini Top [16] ($84) and Solid & Striped The Tilda Bikini Bottoms [17] ($84)
Rhythm Sahara Bikini
Rhythm Sahara Bandeau Bikini Top [18] ($45) and Rhythm Sahara High-Cut Bikini Bottoms [19] ($45)
Swimsuits For All Sidekick Sunset Off The Shoulder Bikini
Swimsuits For All Sidekick Sunset Off The Shoulder Bikini [20] ($34, originally $89)
MSGM Striped Bikini Two Piece
MSGM Striped Bikini Two Piece [21] ($135, originally $225)