8 Bikini Styles Having a Major Moment in 2021

Look for bikinis with added hardware, like grommets or metal and tortoise rings, to channel the '70s and add instant sex appeal to your beach look.

Cult Gaia Claudia Bikini Top ($149) and Claudia Bikini Bottom ($149)

GabiFresh x Swimsuits For All Sunburst Bikini ($136)

Shoshanna Ring Triangle Bikini Top ($116) and Ring Triangle Bottom ($136)

GALAMAAR Mia Ring Bikini Top ($152) and Ring Brief Bikini Bottom ($124)

Think cute and classic with your florals, and search for triangle two-pieces that honestly remind you of your old blowup Limited Too couch. This trend is the easiest way to tap into nostalgia.

Capittana x Mia Blakeman Danielle Bikini ($179) and Mini Skirt ($79)

437 The Logan x Aria Set in Bloom ($140) and Sarong in Bloom ($50)

Zimmermann Green Riders Floral-Print Triangle Halterneck Bikini ($210)

Blackbough Swim Willow Top in Kai Aloha ($50) and Delilah Bottoms in Kai Aloha ($50)

Cynthia Rowley Liv Bralette Bikini Top ($105) and Tucker Neoprene High Waisted Bottom ($105)

Frankies Bikinis Ziggy Bikini Top ($105) and Ziggy Bikini Bottoms ($80)

Whether your tankini top is long enough to touch the high waistline of your bottom or you're working a bralette with this '90s cut, the result is retro and superflattering.

Beach Riot Eva Top Primary Colorblock ($98) and Emmy Bottom Primary Colorblock ($98)

ModCloth Tatianna Bikini Top in Black Floral ($49) and Franky High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($49)

Andrea Iyamah Yassa High Waist Bikini ($165)

Ashley Graham x Swimsuits For All Underwire Bikini Set ($63, originally $126)

Search for waist-cinching bikinis with contrast buckle straps or ones that blend into the print of your bottom, but just add extra dimension. This helps to break up a monochrome set and looks particularly nice with plain, otherwise minimal suits.

Solid + Striped The Ginger Top ($94) and The Ginger Bottom ($94)

Vero Moda Bikini Top With Square Neck ($9, originally $34) and Belted High Waist Bikini Bottom ($11, originally $29)

Lisa Marie Fernandez + Net Sustain Magdalena Belted Stretch Twill Bikini ($395)

Seafolly Stripe-Trimmed Scoop-Neck Bikini Top ($65) and Belted Stripe-Trimmed Low-Rise Bikini Bottoms ($59)

Go be the rainbow fish on the beach in iridescents that catch the sunlight and give off a different tone from every angle. It's safe to say your selfies will look pretty magical when you're in this type of bikini.

PQ Swim Golden Hour Color Block Bandeau and Ruched Bikini Bottom ($148)

Frankies Bikinis Jeanette Strapless Bandeau Bikini Top in Dance Pink ($90) and Jenna High Waist Bikini Bottom in Dance Pink ($90)

Lovewave The Nadia Top in Shiny Sherbet ($98) and The Campbell Bottom in Shiny Sherbet ($75)

Missoni Mare Purple Metallic Striped Crochet-Knit Triangle Bikini ($430)

If green just so happens to be your color, the season is yours for the taking. We're seeing lime suits pop up everywhere, and whether yours comes in crochet knit, lamé, or seersucker gingham, you'll fit right in — and also totally stand out.

Out From Under Carly Curtain String Printed Triangle Bikini Top ($42) and Sammi Printed Hipster Bikini Bottom ($39)

Tulum Top ($49) and Amalfi Bottom ($49)

JADE Swim Apex One-Shoulder Bikini Top ($90) and Lure Bikini Bottom ($90)

Quatre Swim Launch 001 Top in Matcha ($54) and Quatre Swim Launch 001 Bottom in Matcha ($54)

Billabong Tanlines Lulu Bandeau Bikini Top ($60) and Tanlines High Maui Rider Bikini Bottom ($56)

Hailee Steinfeld's new swim collab with Frankies Bikinis provides all the inspiration you need for this look, which includes any print that's in-your-face, splashy, and upbeat.

Frankies Bikinis Dexter Bralette Scoop Bikini Top in Far Out ($90) and Sand String Bikini Bottom in Far Out ($90)

Zara Tied Printed Bikini Top ($30) and Reversible Printed Bikini Bottoms ($26)

Madewell Second Wave Spaghetti Strap Bandeau Bikini Top in Shape Series ($50) and Second Wave Retro High-Waisted Bikini Bottom in Shape Series ($45)

Emilio Pucci Halterneck Lilly-Print Bikini Top ($205) and High-Rise Lilly Print Bikini Briefs ($230)

Don't be surprised if passersby call your swimsuit a masterpiece, because it looks like a damn painting. This soft, brushstroke effect is somewhere in between a tie-dye and groovy splash of pastels. Think of the trend as an elevated update to your tie-dye suits from last summer.

Mara Hoffman Calida Bikini Top ($165) and Reva Bikini Bottom ($155)

ASOS Design V-Underwired Bikini Top ($23) and High Leg Hipster Bikini Bottom ($11, originally $23)

Reina Olga Brigitte Printed Bikini Top ($106) and Selvaggia Printed Bikini Bottoms ($80)

Aerie Tie Back Ruffle Scoop Bikini Top ($28, originally $40) and Ruffle High Waisted Bikini Bottoms ($26, originally $35)