The best swimwear trends to wear this summer
Are these longer, warmer days making you dream about summer? Now that the holidays have been booked, there’s only one thing left to do: figure out what to wear!
If you need swimwear inspo, look no further: here are the six swimwear trends that, according to the experts, will rock beaches all around the world this summer.
Floral appliqués and rosettes will be everywhere this summer! It’s Polish designer Magda Butrym who popularised this trend, which adds a touch of old-school romance to any beach look.
Style it with classic accessories like straw hats and vintage-inspired sunglasses, and pair it with sarongs and high-waisted shorts.
-50%
Same Swim
Rose V floral-applique swimsuit Black
£232.00
£465.00
Mytheresa
Karla Colletto
Tess floral-applique swimsuit Brown
£270.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Karla Colletto
Tess floral-applique bandeau swimsuit Red
£262.00
£375.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Adriana Degreas
Floral-applique bikini Red
£172.00
£430.00
Mytheresa
Karla Colletto
Aria floral-appliques one-shoulder swimsuit Black
£270.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Same Swim
Floral-applique swimsuit Black
£290.00
£415.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Magda Butrym
Floral-applique ruched swimsuit Red
£339.00
£485.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Magda Butrym
Floral-applique swimsuit Black
£364.00
£455.00
Mytheresa
2. Chocolate browns
Brown has been the it-colour for a while now, and it’s definitely not going anywhere.
Chocolate brown swimwear is a chic, timeless choice that has virtually no downsides: it’s elegant, super flattering on a wide range of skin tones, elevated, and it adds a contemporary feel to classic silhouettes.
From deep browns to soft mochas, brown shades are a sleek and effortless choice for swimwear this summer.
JADE Swim
Layla One Piece swimsuit Brown
£145.00
Mytheresa
Lounge
Monaco Bandeau Bikini Top - Chocolate - XXL Brown
£40.00
Lounge
Ganni
Swimsuit in Leopard - Size XXS Brown
£220.00
GANNI
Will cutout swimwear ever go out of style? We don’t think so!
From daring to chic, cutouts are a much-needed alternative to the bikini-one-piece binary. Create whatever shape your heart desires, and don’t forget to reapply your SPF.
-50%
Nensi Dojaka
Cutout asymmetric swimsuit Brown
£182.00
£365.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Toteme
Cutout swimsuit Black
£72.00
£180.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Michael Kors
Swimsuits, female, Black, XS, Cut Out One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit
£73.94
£147.81
Miinto
-40%
Alexandra Miro
Cindy cutout halterneck swimsuit Black
£154.00
£257.00
Mytheresa
If you’re not too keen on accessories, consider going for a swimsuit with built-in hardware. Waist chains, decorative hoops, and shiny clasps are securely attached—goodbye to losing jewellery at the beach!—and will give you the glitz and glamour you’re looking for.
-10%
Brigitte
strapless ruched swimsuit - Black
£122.00
£136.00
FARFETCH
Amir Slama
metallic embellishments bikini set - Green
£207.00
FARFETCH
-25%
Lounge
Midnight Tropics Triangle Bikini Top - Midnight Blue - XS
£26.25
£35.00
Lounge
-40%
Heidi Klein
Beau Soleil halterneck swimsuit Blue
£183.00
£305.00
Mytheresa
90s minimalism is all the rage this year, and that includes swimwear. The classic black bikini reigns supreme, especially when featuring high-hip cheeky bottoms. Sporty, clean styles are what to look out for.
Calvin Klein
Bralette Bikini Top - Intense Power Black
£43.00
Calvin Klein
-60%
Toteme
Cutout swimsuit Black
£72.00
£180.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Ulla Johnson
Swimsuits, female, Black, M, One-piece swimsuit Ophelia
£224.46
£374.10
Miinto
-30%
Versace
Greca printed swimsuit Black
£213.00
£305.00
Mytheresa
Eres
Scoop-Back Asia Swimsuit Size L Black
£175.00
HEWI
Polo Ralph Lauren
Kennedy logo swimsuit Black
£141.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Fantasie
Womens Saint Lucia Twist Front Swimsuit - Black Polyamide - Size 32E
£50.40
£84.00
Secret Sales
-63%
Reiss
Navy & white Twist-strap Tie-side Bikini Bottoms, 12
£18.00
£48.00
Reiss
Just because minimalism is in doesn’t mean maximalism is out. Bold tropical prints of all sorts will be a big trend in swimwear this summer. If you’re looking to stand out on the beach, this is the trend for you.
Amir Slama
tropical-print ruffle triangle bikini - Black
£142.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Farm Rio
tropical-print halterneck swimsuit - Blue
£270.00
£338.00
FARFETCH
-25%
Lounge
Midnight Tropics Triangle Bikini Top - Midnight Blue - XS
£26.25
£35.00
Lounge
-34%
Seaspray
Womens Florence Palm Swimsuit - Pink Polyamide - Size X-Large
£57.95
£88.00
Secret Sales
