There’s nothing like chic swimwear to usher in warm weather. But before you embark on your annual hunt for the perfect style, we highly recommend going in with a plan in place. Here, we’ve broken out this summer’s hottest trends inspired by some of our favorite celebs.
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If Your Beach Style Is Sophisticated
You like to keep it classic and conservative. Look to solid one-pieces that speak to your minimalist spirit.
Try these swimsuit trends:
1. Ballet: It’s all about sophisticated elegance, thanks to leotard silhouettes and ballet-slipper shades.
2. Bodysuits: The conservative style returns with a new playfulness. Yes, you can even wear it beyond the beach. Think: skinnies and heels.
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If Your Beach Style Is Flirty
You love to bring a little sexiness via bold prints and unexpected cutouts. Look to modest shapes with trendy updates to embrace styles you wouldn’t normally try.
Try these swimsuit trends:
1. Wild Thing: Forget leopard print, this is all about fierce confidence. These are the itsy-bitsy pieces that are made for glamorous pool parties.
2. Retro: Its old-school cool has even convinced lovers of string bikinis to consider the high-waisted look.
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If Your Beach Style Is Sporty
Relaxing on the beach is way too boring for you, so your swimsuit has to be ready for some action. Stick to shapes with straps, so you don’t have to hold back from any boogie-boarding competitions.
Try these swimsuit trends:
1. Stripes: The eternal classic reinvents itself with asymmetrical lines and mesh cutouts.
2. Surf: Reignite your love of colorful, graphic swimsuits from childhood – the brighter, the better.
By Kasey Rowe, Fashion Editor
