Whether you’re going to the beach or just enjoying some time at home in your hot tub with friends, you need some swimwear that makes you feel comfortable and beautiful. One of the highlights of the summer months is looking at the latest and greatest fashion trends in this department. There are plenty of gorgeous swimwear ideas and concepts that have become highly popular this year, and here are some that you should be aware of – and should definitely try out:
High-rise bikini bottoms
High-waisted jeans and trousers have been popular for the last few years and this trend has now leaked through to the bikini department. Here, it’s become increasingly popular to wear high-rise bikini bottoms as part of your swimsuit. Effectively, these bottoms come in different styles, but they’re cut to rise high up on your waist, exposing a lot of your legs and sitting just above your hips. These bottoms do a fantastic job of drawing in your waist and accentuating your curves, making you feel gorgeous while you’re enjoying the summer sun.
One-piece swimsuits
For years, bikinis seemed to be the swimsuit of choice for everyone on the beach. The one-piece swimsuit was often reserved for the older generation who hadn’t quite caught up with the bikini trend. However, these days, one-piece swimsuits are very much back in fashion. You see luxury brands like Melissa Odabash Swimwear selling a whole collection of swimsuits in this style. Modern design has made them far cuter than ever before, and much more flattering. No longer are these swimsuits seen as things that older people would wear – they are genuinely attractive and can make you feel comfortable while you’re out and about. Plus, the nature of a swimsuit means it acts like a bodysuit when you’re not getting wet, so it can be worn under a whole plethora of clothing options.
Square-neck style
Following on from the previous point, we see a lot of square-neck swimsuits around nowadays, and this is a trend that’s really taking off. It stems from the square-neck bodysuit trend, with many people feeling that this design adds a touch of sophistication to proceedings. Instead of a scoop or V-neck swimsuit, you have one that’s squared off. It’s slightly more reserved, a bit more elegant and works really well with certain body types. You even see the square-neck cut with some bikini tops, such is the popularity of this current trend.
Triangle bikini with extra straps
The triangle bikini isn’t a new trend – it’s one that’s really been popular for years, but was particularly trendy a couple of years back. However, this season, there’s a new addition to the trend. Designers have taken the classic triangle look and added some extra straps to the picture. The straps are elongated and wrap around the body just below the top, giving a more unique look. These extra straps add more substance to this skimpy bikini and the look has already proved very popular amongst the hottest celebs in town.
The one-shoulder top
We saw this trend emerge at the latter end of summer 2020 and it is back this year. The one-shoulder top is a bikini top that only goes over one of your shoulders. It’s a very interesting and funky design that can be found in all sorts of colour schemes and styles. Your other shoulder is left free, so you will definitely be drawing attention on the beach. Will you get the best tan lines in this bikini top? Probably not, but it’s a small price to pay for excellent style!
Underwire bikini tops
Another prominent trend in the swimwear game is to have bikini tops with the underwiring present in them. In essence, they resemble a bra more than a bikini, and the style is very much vintage. This type of top also offers more support for the girls, boosting your self-confidence while you’re walking around in the summer sun. It’s a rather distinctive look, but one that can be excellent if paired with the right bottoms and worn correctly.
Sustainable swimwear
Finally, one growing trend is to buy swimwear from sustainable brands. More and more companies are making swimwear out of recycled materials or via more sustainable and ethical manufacturing processes. There’s a general thought that, if you want to enjoy the beautiful ocean in your swimwear, you should at least be wearing something that’s good for the environment.
So, there you have it; seven summer swimwear trends that you need to try in 2021. Pick out your faves and head to the beach in your new gear.
