The new year starts in January, and if you think that's not bikini season [1], well, you're wrong. Right when Resort collections drop, it feels like the supermodels and stars jet-set off to extravagant beach locales, showing us exactly what to wear for the new year [2]. We've done our research, analyzing the new prints [3], silhouettes, and colorways brands are churning out, thereby finalizing the biggest swimsuit trends to invest in now and wear through next Christmas. Yep, that means you can trust all of these styles to be relevant [4] when you're on vacation [5] in May or September, and we bet you'll be just as excited to flaunt them then, too. Go ahead and read up on every swimwear design, or jump ahead to the one you're already eyeing.
Belted
Whether it's a thick, contrast belt around the waist or strapped onto a bikini bottom, the added accessory draws attention to the waist. Here, Hilary Rhoda wears the Solid + Striped Rachel Bikini Top [16] ($88) and Bikini Bottom [17] ($88).
Solid & Striped Belted Ribbed One Piece Swimsuit
Solid & Striped Belted Ribbed One Piece Swimsuit [18] ($180)
Jonathan Simkhai Vintage Denim Button Down Swimsuit
Jonathan Simkhai Vintage Denim Button Down Swimsuit [19] ($385)
Zimmermann Kali Belted Striped Bandeau Bikini
Zimmermann Kali Belted Striped Bandeau Bikini - Burgundy [20] ($245)
Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Belted Seersucker Swimsuit
Lisa Marie Fernandez Yasmin Belted Seersucker Swimsuit - Light blue [21] ($395)
Eres Women's Roy Belted One-Piece Halter Swimsuit
Eres Women's Roy Belted One-Piece Halter Swimsuit [22] ($580)
Diane von Furstenberg Belted Swimsuit
Diane von Furstenberg Belted Swimsuit - Black [23] ($220)
Polka Dots
It's a classic print that's made its way onto so many street style outfits [24], so why not swimsuits? Here, Shanina Shaik wears a Tularosa one-piece on Revolve's location in Bermuda, but Candice Swanepoel's a fan of the look [25], too.
Zara Strapless Swimsuit
Zara Strapless Swimsuit [26] ($20, originally $36)
Lisa Marie Fernandez Imaan Polka-Dot Bikini
Lisa Marie Fernandez Imaan Polka-Dot Bikini [27] ($560)
Esther Williams Beach Blanket Bingo One-Piece Swimsuit in Black
Esther Williams Beach Blanket Bingo One-Piece Swimsuit in Black - 16-34 in 18 - Skirted by from ModCloth - Plus Sizes Available [28] ($89)
Marysia Swim Broadway Polka Dot Lace Up Maillot Swimsuit
Marysia Swim Broadway Polka Dot Lace Up Maillot Swimsuit [29] ($370)
Caroline Constas Clio Bow-Embellished Polka-Dot Swimsuit
Caroline Constas Clio Bow-embellished Polka-dot Swimsuit - Black [30] ($300)
Norma Kamali Jose Off-the-Shoulder Polka-Dot Swimsuit
Norma Kamali Jose Off-the-Shoulder Polka-Dot Swim Top [31] ($135) and Norma Kamali High-Rise Full-Seat Underwire Swim Bottom [32] ($65)
Fruit Suits
We've already got a few favorite cherry-printed suits on our wish lists, including the Solid + Striped Michelle Cherry One-Piece [33] ($168) Demi Lovato's rocking [34]. But other fruits are fair game too, including lemons, bananas, and pineapples.
Milly Deep Side-Scoop Cherry-Print One-Piece Swimsuit
Milly Deep Side-Scoop Cherry-Print One-Piece Swimsuit [35] ($185)
Adriana Degreas Banana Mesh-Trimmed Printed Bandeau Bikini
Adriana Degreas - Banana Mesh-trimmed Printed Bandeau Bikini - Emerald [36] ($385)
Xhilaration Women's Plus Size Printed Bralette Bikini
Xhilaration Women's Plus Size Printed Bralette Bikini Top [37] ($20) and Xhilaration Women's Plus Size Printed Tab Side Hipster Bottom [38] ($18)
J.Crew Ratti Painted Pineapple Swimsuit
J.Crew Front-zip rash guard in Ratti® painted pineapple [39] ($102, originally $148) and J.Crew High-waisted bikini bottom in Ratti® painted pineapple [40] ($30, originally $63)
Osklen Pineapple Bikini Set
OSKLEN Pineapple Bikini Set [41] ($145)
Velvet
The velvet swimsuit trend [42] is somewhat of a continuation from 2017, but now we've got so many more colorways to choose from. Here, Joan Smalls rocks a design from her upcoming collaboration with Smart & Sexy [43].
Boohoo Boutique Velvet Criss Cross Plunge Swimsuit
boohoo Boutique Velvet Criss Cross Plunge Swimsuit [44] ($16, originally $39)
Rio Velvet Bandeau Bikini
Rio Velvet Bandeau Bikini [45] ($193)
Out From Under Plunging V Velvet One-Piece Swimsuit
Out From Under Plunging V Velvet One-Piece Swimsuit [46] ($79)
Suboo Underwired Velvet One-Piece Swimsuit
Suboo Underwired Velvet One-Piece Swimsuit [47] ($260)
Frilled Sleeves
Asymmetrical ruffles, floral appliqué, and decoration on one side are all details you'll see this year. Devon Windsor's white embellished design would be the perfect bridal one-piece, eh?
Johanna Ortiz M'O Exclusive La Perla Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit
Johanna Ortiz M'O Exclusive La Perla Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit [48] ($475)
Shein Contrast Flower Embellished One Shoulder Bikini Set
Shein Contrast Flower Embellished One Shoulder Bikini Set [49] ($17)
Made By Dawn Jeanie Ruffle-Trimmed Swimsuit
MADE BY DAWN Jeanie ruffle-trimmed swimsuit [50] ($102, originally $205)
Lisa Marie Fernandez Arden Flounce One-Shoulder Maillot
Lisa Marie Fernandez Arden Flounce One-Shoulder Maillot [51] ($465)
Sports Bra Tops
High-leg bottoms [52] have been around for some time, but pair one with a sporty top like Sara Sampaio's, and you're straight out of the '80s [53]. These designs are fitted and functional, but when made with less fabric, probably best reserved for ladies with a small bust [54].
Topshop Ribbed Crop Bikini Top
Topshop Ribbed crop bikini top [55] ($12, originally $25)
Asos Mix and Match Crop Bikini Top With Hook and Eye
Asos Mix and Match Crop Bikini Top with Hook and Eye [56] ($26)
Solid & Striped Madison Bikini Top
Solid & Striped Madison Bikini Top - Women's [57] ($88)
Zulu & Zephyr Etheral White Bralette Bikini Top
Zulu and Zephyr Zulu & Zephyr Etheral White Bralette Bikini Top [58] ($84)
Ribbed or Seersucker
Is it a swimsuit or is it a bodysuit? Better yet, is it both? Hannah Bronfman shows off Hunza G's Seersucker Swimsuit [59] ($160), which is textured and offers a little more dimension than your classic maillot in lycra. Pair one of these with your cutoff shorts and wedges, and you've got way more of a look than you'd imagine.
Missguided Ribbed Low Back Swimsuit
Missguided Ribbed Low Back Swimsuit [60] ($29)
Forever 21 Ribbed Bikini
Forever 21 FOREVER 21+ Plus Size Ribbed Bikini Top [61] ($9, originally $18) and Forever 21 FOREVER 21+ Plus Size Ribbed Bikini Bottoms [62] ($8, originally $16)
Made By Dawn Arc Jacquard Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit
Made By Dawn Arc Jacquard Ribbed One-Piece Swimsuit [63] ($284)
Solid & Striped The Anne-Marie Ribbed Swimsuit
Solid & Striped The Anne-Marie ribbed swimsuit [64] ($200)
Cheeky
Women are confident to show a little more booty in 2018, and we think that's great. While we've seen plenty of thong bikini bottoms (ahem, Lady Gaga [65]), Ashley Graham's getting the party started in her Swimsuits For All x Ashley Graham VIP Black Swimsuit [66] ($62, originally $96), which provides a structured one-and-done look if you prefer more top-to-bottom coverage.
Aerie Cheeky Bikini Bottom
aerie Cheeky Bikini Bottom [67] ($8, originally $20)
Solid & Striped The Chelsea
Solid & Striped Solid Striped Solid Striped The Chelsea [68] ($168)
MinkPink Summer Meadow Tie Front One Piece
MinkPink Summer Meadow Tie Front One Piece [69] ($109)
Warm Tones
From marigold to bright orange, swimsuits in these warm shades will make you glow. Think of any hue that reminds you of the sunrise, and run with it. Emily Ratajkowski's got the right idea [70], and Kaia Gerber followed suit [71] in this Gooseberry Intimates So Chic design [72] ($99).
Missguided Orange Belted Plunge Swimsuit
Missguided Orange Belted Plunge Swimsuit [73] ($14, originally $34)
Midsommar Swim Flower Bikini
Midsommar Swim Flower Bikini Top [74] ($100) and Midsommar Swim Abbot Bikini Bottom [75] ($100)
Monif C Ruched Halter Swimsuit
Monif C Ruched Halter Swimsuit [76] ($34, originally $134)
L-Space Gold Bikini
L-Space Kingsley Top [77] ($99) and L*Space Zephyr Bottoms [78] ($79)