The Best Swimwear To Buy For Summer 2018

Summer is fast approaching and that means it's time to start thinking about what swimwear you want to be seen in this season.

Below, we've done the research for you and found the trends that matter and the shapes that flatter! Happy shopping.

Pretty in Pastel

Soft blush and dusky teal have found their place in the sun. Keep it sweet with feminine frills and bows, or embrace your sporty side in a sleek two piece.

Marysia Swim, Santaquin Maillot In Antelope Marble Print, $329, marysia.com.

Lisa Marie Fernandez, Colby Ruffle High Waist Bikini Set, $548, shopbop.com.

Three Graces London, Jackie knotted bandeau bikini, $369, net-a-porter.com.

Peony, Petal Underwire Crop, $89, peonyswimwear.com and Petal Skimpy Pant, $79, peonyswimwear.com.

Ephemera, Sky Lace Back One Piece, $300, ephemeralive.com.

Flower Power

First seen on dainty tea dresses, micro-buds are springing up on swimwear. We’re loving the retro cuts, made for right now.

Love Stories, Emmy Bikini Bralette, $120, lovestoriesintimates.com.au and Zoey Bikini Briefs, $80, lovestoriesintimates.com.au.

Zimmermann Heather Tie Shoulder one piece, $295, zimmermannwear.com.

Matteau Tri Crop Top, $135, matteau-swim.com and The Petite Brief, $135, matteau-swim.com.

Ganni Ipanema shirred floral-print halterneck swimsuit, $221, net-a-porter.com.

Emilia Wickstead Scarlet floral-print swimsuit, $440, matchesfashion.com.

Wild Side

No longer solely reserved for glammed-up European boat parties animal print cossies are the new cool-girl go-to.

Zimmermann Juniper Ruched one piece, $275, zimmermannwear.com.

Melissa Odabash Lyon cheetah-print bikini, $320, matchesfashion.com.

Love Stories Mayflower Swimsuit, $240, lovestoriesintimates.com.au.

Stella McCartney Leopard-print triangle bikini, $442, net-a-porter.com.

Love Stories Joy Bikini Bralette, $100, lovestoriesintimates.com.au and Bobby Bikini Briefs, $90, lovestoriesintimates.com.au.

Nautical Now

More chic, less ship: make like the superyacht set in red, white and blue.

Seafolly Capri Check Bralette Bikini Top, $110, seafolly.com and Capri Check High Waisted Bikini Pant, $80, seafolly.com.

Dion Lee Fine Line Swimsuit, $228, net-a-porter.com.

Mara Hoffman Rio tie-front bikini top, $243, matchesfashion.com and Lydia high-waisted bikini briefs, $235, matchesfashion.com.

Solid & Striped The Edie drawstring waist swimsuit, $205, matchesfashion.com.

Solid & Striped The Chelsea swimsuit, $220, matchesfashion.com.

Stripes

Candy or Breton, rainbow or monochrome, fine lines in all their forms are a fashion-forward proposition.

Diane von Furstenberg, Smocked striped bikini top, $170, net-a-porter.com and Smocked striped bikini briefs, $148, net-a-porter.com.

ITL Swim Isla Mustard Stripe Top, $50, isidorathelabel.com and St. Tropez Mustard Stripe Bottom, $45, isidorathelabel.com.

Solid & Striped The Rachel striped bikini top, $111, net-a-porter.com, and The Rachel striped bikini briefs, $111, net-a-porter.com.

Glassons Sport Scoop Bikini Top, $17, glassons.com, and Striped Simple Bikini Brief, $17, glassons.com.

Black

Simply irresistible and universally flattering – these designs turn up the sizzle while keeping it subtle.

Matteau The Square Maillot, $300, matteau-swim.com.

Zimmermann Juno Balconette Bikini, $350, zimmermannwear.com.

Ella Blinco Jury

Ella is the Fashion Office Coordinator at marie claire and spends her days liaising with designers and PR’s, managing our busy fashion cupboard and interns, as wells as assisting on photo shoots and compiling shopping pages. Ella loves all things vintage and has a strong interest in art and music.