There’s only one thing you need to be summer-ready this season: a sleek swimsuit or beachy bikini from this colour-coded selection.
Summer is fast approaching, so the marie claire team knows it’s now or never to find the perfect beach attire sure to have you gliding from sand to surf all season long.
We’ve done the research for you, and found the trends that are already taking over the beach to poolside. Everything from vibrant hues to muted neutrals is making a splash this season, so there’s plenty to choose from in our edit below.
Modern Monochrome
Universally flattering and irresistibly timeless, monochromatic designs aren’t going anywhere this season—from polka-dots to black and white bikinis, these pieces make a statement while keeping it subtle.
Peony Swimwear top, $130, and briefs, $140; peonyswimwear.com
Peony Swimwear top, $210, and briefs, $90, peonyswimwear.com
Suboo swimsuit, $220; suboo.com.au
Triangl bikini, $99; triangl.com
Sunshine State
The sunshine won’t be the only bright thing this season, with brilliant yellows and blazing oranges in the form of crochet two-pieces and checkered bikinis making their way onto the scene. You’ll be shining from the inside out in these happy colours and prints.
Kerryn (left) wears Fella Swim top, $154, and briefs $80; fellaswim.com. Cameron wears Suboo swimsuit, $180, suboo.com.au. Also pictured: Faithfull the Brand bag, $119, faithfullthebrand.com; Mayde towel, $119.95, maydestore.com
She Made Me Tops & Brief, $115 each; shemademe.com
Palm Swimwear swimsuit, $230; palmswimwear.com
Peony Swimwear top, $130, and briefs, $90; peonyswimwear.com
Pretty In Pink
Soft blushes and vibrant pinks found their place in the sun this year. Keep the trend sweet with feminine frills and bows, or accompany a floral one-piece with a daring plunge.
Onia swimsuit, approx $266.46, onia.com; Phoebe Hyles hat, $390, phoebehyles.com; Reliquia bracelet, $229, reliquiacollective.com
La Porte bikini, $340; laporteswim.com
Ephemera top, $220, and briefs, $100; ephemeralive.com
Mink Pink swimsuit, $99.95; minkpinkworld.com
Blue Horizons
Swimsuits in varying shades of blue are sure to make a splash this summer. The vibrant trend is the quintessential summer staple, with colours ranging from deep cobalt to dazzling aqua.
Rae (left) wears Zimmermann bikini, $240, zimmermannwear.com. Cameron wears Bondi Born swimsuit, $295; bondiborn.com
Bec + Bridge top, $120, and briefs, $130; becandbridge.com.au
Oséree bikini, $330; oseree.com
Frankies Bikinis swimsuit, $315, frankiesbikinis.com
Super Natural
Let your adventurous side run free this summer, with neutral colours and wild prints the new cool-girl go-to.
Rae (left) wears Hunza G bikini, $245, hunzag.com, and Kmart bag, $20, kmart.com.au; Kerryn wears Hunza G swimsuit, $235, hunzag.com
La Porte bikini, $298; laporteswim.com
Matteau swimsuit, $300; matteau-store.com
Hunza G bikini, $255; hunzag.com
