For too many years, I left it until the very last minute before my summer holiday to buy bikinis. And often, I was left with the dregs at the bottom of the swimwear barrel, searching high and low through sales to find anything in my size. Luckily, the lesson has been learnt. Now, I get swimwear as early in the year as possible, sometimes without even having a trip booked. And trust me, this is the fail-safe way to ensure you get the best styles around.
Much like shopping for jeans, swimwear shopping can be somewhat traumatising, but if you know what you're looking for then it tends to be a lot less stressful. Enter: The bikinis trends set to dominate summer 2024.
If it isn't fun textures, it's statement sparkles, and if you want to embrace the matchy-matchy look then it's all about separates in the same print or hue as your bikini. And I'm also about to reveal the colour that's set to be the new red. Keep going to shop the five key swimwear trends.
1. Crochet
Style Notes: Textured bikinis were huge news in 2015 (it's hard to forget that viral Triangl crochet edge style), and now they're back. They may not be the most supportive or practical style, but Chey illustrates how good they look clashed with other textures—especially beads and sequins.
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Insert flights to somewhere exotic.
Such a gorgeous expensive-looking hue.
String bikinis are also key.
These also come in green.
Love the textured top with printed bottoms.
2. Sparkles
Style Notes: Whether it's full-on sequins or a subtle hint of metallic shimmer, sparkles are shining through this season as a key trend. Grece Ghanem is a big fan of Oséree, and considering they're the leading label for statement swim, of course I found a couple of my favourite high-shine styles.
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I really rate Away That Day swimwear, so I of course love this shimmery bikini.
These come in eight different hues.
The metallic touch is subtle on Hunza G styles.
Happiness in bikini form.
You'll be sparkling in the sunlight in this sequin-adorned style.
3. Underwire Tops
Style Notes: When fashion meets function, great things can happen. And this is why the bikini top with supportive underwiring not only looks effortless, but it'll make you feel more confident. Marina shows how monochrome never fails with a white outfit and black sunnies.
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Love the towelling texture.
You can't go wrong with classic black.
This sleek bikini comes in eight other colours.
Tick off two trends in one with this crochet underwired style from Manchester label, 4th Reckless.
If you prefer no wiring, this one just has the structure and shape of underwired without actually having it.
4. Go Green
Style Notes: Move over red, there's a new colour in town: green. Whether it's Kermit, lime, olive or pistachio, any shade goes. Anna ticks off three trends in one with a retro, striped green bikini. I'm also all for a print clash when it comes to swimwear.
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H&M is my favourite destination for bikinis on the high street.
I love adjustable tie bottoms.
I would add a crochet dress over the top with tan sandals and gold jewellery.
Also need these in classic black.
I already have a Hunza G swimsuit but I'm on the lookout for a bikini, too.
Such a gorgeous olive hue.
A high-waist brief offers extra comfort and support.
5. Matchy Matchy
Style Notes: Co-ords in the swimwear world are huge news right now. The likes of Triangl (yep, they're back from 2015) Skims and H&M have created separates in the form skirts, shirts and sarongs to perfectly match your bikini. Emmanuelle nails it in this butter yellow outfit complete with summer straw accessories.
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You could also style it with white linen trousers and a green bag.
Choose between the 'cheeky' or the 'cheekiest' bottoms.
So easy to style as a top on holiday, too.
Just throw this on for the bar.
Such a pretty print.
You could also wear this with a tank and chunky flip flops.
