If you're the type of person who loves a good two-piece, whether it's because bikinis allow you to mix and match or because you like to bare a little more skin while you're at the beach, we have plenty of styles for you to shop from. We're seeing so many fun swimwear trends making waves in 2021, and they're not limited to one-pieces. This year, you can pretty much dedicate one bikini to every decade. Circular '70s hardware holds together the stringy separates from the likes of Cult Gaia and Shoshanna, while collaborations like Hailee Steinfeld's for Frankies Bikinis introduces '60s mod graphics that are bound to make a splash at the pool party. If you like to stand out, you'll be attracted to the 2021 color palette, which includes gleaming rainbow and electrifying lime. On the other hand, if you prefer patterns that are a bit more low-key, chill out in a brushstroke suit or something cute and simple in a soft floral. Ahead, you can scroll through our full wish list of bikinis in every category, or jump ahead to the section you're fully prepared to shop.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)