We Wouldn't Mind If Padma Lakshmi's Snake-Print Bikini Slithered Into Our Closets
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Padma Lakshmi is slithering into our mental folder of swimwear inspiration. The 47-year-old Top Chef host recently wore a snake-print string bikini while filming the culinary competition show in Kentucky. Though the sweltering shot was originally taken back in June, Padma fittingly shared it on July 5 in honor of — what else? — National Bikini Day.
While retro polka dots, belted one-pieces, and fruit prints seem to be dominating this year's swimwear trends, it's cool to see a celebrity switch it up with something different and sexy as hell. If you're ready to chuck your cherry-print swimsuit for a snake-print bikini, shop some of our favorites ahead.
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Vitamin A Gia Triangle Top and Giselle Bikini Bottom
Vitamin A Gia Reversible Triangle Bikini Top ($57, originally $95) and Giselle Hipster Bikini Bottom ($59, originally $99)
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Wolf & Whistle Snake Bikini Top and High-Waist Bottom
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Swimsuits For All Admiral Python Bikini
Swimsuits For All Admiral Python Bikini ($33, originally $84)
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Zimmermann Gemma Snake-Print Bikini
Zimmermann Gemma Snake-Print Bikini ($158, originally $290)
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Heidi Klein Snakeskin-Print Top and Bottom
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Rosa Cha Serpent-Print Top and Bottom
Rosa Cha Serpent-Print Triangle Bikini Top ($119) and Audrey High-Waisted Bottom ($119)
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Coastal Blue Mesh High-Neck Bikini Top and Bottom
Coastal Blue Mesh High-Neck Bikini Top ($45) and High-Waist Bikini Bottom ($39)
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Melissa Odabash Elba Python-Print Bikini
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Missguided Brown Snake-Print Bikini
Missguided Brown Snake-Print Bikini Top ($17) and Super Cheeky Bikini Bottoms ($13)
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