Swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be the nightmare it’s always imagined to be. With clever construction, compressive fabrics, pretty printsandthe ability to try everything on at home, picking out your perfect piece might be even (dare we say it?) fun. Check out some of our top trends — including Blake Lively’s exact cutout Madewell suit, $80.(P.S. Want to extend the life of your swimsuit? Handwash your suits in cold water witha mild detergentafter every wear to preserve the color and material, says Sabra Krock, creative director of Everything but Water.)Best Cut-OutsSuits, like Lively’s, that reveal a slice (or more) of skin via a perfectly placed slit or keyhole are everywhere right now. Post-beach, throw on a sarong or breezy pants, and wear it as a cool top.Buy It!Madewell Cinched Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit, $79.50;madewell.comBest StripesDiagonal stripes elongate the torso and feel retro-sporty cool. This suit gives full coverage in a fun, fresh new color combo.Buy It!Lands’ End Scoop Neck Soft Cup Tugless Sporty One Piece Swimsuit, $83;landsend.comBest HalterA halter combined with a glorious, garden-y floral brings ’70s vibes that are always in style during the summer. The silhouette naturally lifts your chest with an adjustable cinch while the charm tie ends are a detail you never knew you needed.Buy It!Kate Spade Flower Bed Bandeau One-Piece, $148;katespade.comBest DetailsTassel ties and pink crochet trim give this girly wallpaper print a bohemian edge. It may surprise you to find out that a busy print can help “sculpt” the midsection without resorting to a more shapewear-like suit.Buy It!Boden Layered Crochet Swimsuit, $75 (orig. $125);bodenusa.comBest Designer PickThe signature balconette swimsuit from Tory Burch is made from a buttery soft contouring fabric with SPF50 — but the whimsical floral makes it totally pretty, not practical.Buy It!Tory Burch Printed Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit, $258;toryburch.comBest Short SleevesYou can mix and match this top with six different bottoms. It’s the perfect high waist/short sleeve combo bringing a new type of coverage to swimwear.Buy It!Old Navy Rib-Knit Tie-Front Bikini Swim Top for Women Top, $15 (orig. $29.99),Bottom, $10 (orig. $24.99); oldnavy.comBest PlungeA one-piece plunge swimsuit is stylish, sophisticated and ultra sexy. The wrap detail makes it look like luxury swim for a fraction of the cost.Buy It!Cupshe Women’s One Piece Swimsuit, $34.99;amazon.comBest Size RangeThis underwire top comes in a 30-44 band and an A-H cup. Finally, you can customize your swimwear just like your bra size.Buy It!Cuup The Balconette Top, $98,Bottom, $78;shopcuup.comBest Classic TankA ribbed texture elevates your swimsuit while sculpting the body. A bold color in a classic tank style is a summer staple everyone should have.Buy It!Gap Rib One-Piece Swimsuit, $71 (orig. $79.95);gap.comBest New Bikini BrandIf you’re looking for a super-sexy two-piece, check out Vira Be, a new Ukranian swimwear brand made in L.A. with high quality fabrics and modern edgy details.Buy It!Vira Be, $69 each;virabe.comUP NEXT: Yes, YouCanPull Off These Tiktok Trends
Swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be the nightmare it’s always imagined to be. With clever construction, compressive fabrics, pretty printsandthe ability to try everything on at home, picking out your perfect piece might be even (dare we say it?) fun. Check out some of our top trends — including Blake Lively’s exact cutout Madewell suit, $80.
(P.S. Want to extend the life of your swimsuit? Handwash your suits in cold water witha mild detergentafter every wear to preserve the color and material, says Sabra Krock, creative director of Everything but Water.)
Best Cut-Outs
Suits, like Lively’s, that reveal a slice (or more) of skin via a perfectly placed slit or keyhole are everywhere right now. Post-beach, throw on a sarong or breezy pants, and wear it as a cool top.
Buy It!Madewell Cinched Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit, $79.50;madewell.com
Best Stripes
Diagonal stripes elongate the torso and feel retro-sporty cool. This suit gives full coverage in a fun, fresh new color combo.
Buy It!Lands’ End Scoop Neck Soft Cup Tugless Sporty One Piece Swimsuit, $83;landsend.com
Best Halter
A halter combined with a glorious, garden-y floral brings ’70s vibes that are always in style during the summer. The silhouette naturally lifts your chest with an adjustable cinch while the charm tie ends are a detail you never knew you needed.
Buy It!Kate Spade Flower Bed Bandeau One-Piece, $148;katespade.com
Best Details
Tassel ties and pink crochet trim give this girly wallpaper print a bohemian edge. It may surprise you to find out that a busy print can help “sculpt” the midsection without resorting to a more shapewear-like suit.
Buy It!Boden Layered Crochet Swimsuit, $75 (orig. $125);bodenusa.com
Best Designer Pick
The signature balconette swimsuit from Tory Burch is made from a buttery soft contouring fabric with SPF50 — but the whimsical floral makes it totally pretty, not practical.
Buy It!Tory Burch Printed Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit, $258;toryburch.com
Best Short Sleeves
You can mix and match this top with six different bottoms. It’s the perfect high waist/short sleeve combo bringing a new type of coverage to swimwear.
Buy It!Old Navy Rib-Knit Tie-Front Bikini Swim Top for Women Top, $15 (orig. $29.99),Bottom, $10 (orig. $24.99); oldnavy.com
Best Plunge
A one-piece plunge swimsuit is stylish, sophisticated and ultra sexy. The wrap detail makes it look like luxury swim for a fraction of the cost.
Buy It!Cupshe Women’s One Piece Swimsuit, $34.99;amazon.com
Best Size Range
This underwire top comes in a 30-44 band and an A-H cup. Finally, you can customize your swimwear just like your bra size.
Buy It!Cuup The Balconette Top, $98,Bottom, $78;shopcuup.com
Best Classic Tank
A ribbed texture elevates your swimsuit while sculpting the body. A bold color in a classic tank style is a summer staple everyone should have.
Buy It!Gap Rib One-Piece Swimsuit, $71 (orig. $79.95);gap.com
Best New Bikini Brand
If you’re looking for a super-sexy two-piece, check out Vira Be, a new Ukranian swimwear brand made in L.A. with high quality fabrics and modern edgy details.
Buy It!Vira Be, $69 each;virabe.com
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source: people.com
