FASHION

The Best Swimwear To Buy For Summer 2018

'Tis the season for cossie shopping!

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

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

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

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

Peony Swim

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

EPHEMERA

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

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

Zimmermann

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

Matteau

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

Ganni

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

Emilia Wickstead

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

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

Melissa Odabash

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

Love Stories

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

Stella McCartney

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

Love stories

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

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

Dion Lee

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

Mara Hoffman
Mara Hoffman

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

Solid & Striped

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

Solid & Striped

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

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

ITL

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

 

Solid & Striped
Solid & Striped

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

Glassons

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

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

Zimmermann

Zimmermann Juno Balconette Bikini, $350, zimmermannwear.com

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