These Will Be the Hottest Swimsuit Styles in 2018
/The holidays have come and gone, and we’re left to face our cold-weather fateahead. So give yourself something to look forward to and plan a weekend trip somewhere warm. Trust us, a little vitamin D will do your dry winter skin some good.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best swimsuit trends you can shop now for your upcoming warm-weather escapes.
Romantic Ruffles and Frills
Elevate your swim game with ruffles and frills in romantic hues. This was a big trend last season and has continued to evolve as its ultra-feminine appeal is also flattering for every body type. Styles are listed clockwise from the top left.
Roxana Salehoun bikini, (top) roxanasalehoun.com, $144, (bottom) roxanasalehoun.com, $105
Marysia Swim bikini, (top) bergdorfgoodman.com, $189, (bottom) bergdorfgoodman.com, $189
Norma Kamali swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $350
Made by Dawn bikini, (top) madebydawn.com, $132, (bottom) madebydawn.com, $156
Karla Colletto swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $300
Sidway swimsuit, sidway.com, $145
Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini, matchesfashion.com, $475
Johanna Ortiz swimsuit, modaoperandi.com, $650
Belted Swim
Retro swimsuits have taken on new form this season. Stretching beyond the high-waisted trend of past seasons, swim brands have added a fun, new accessory to the mix: a belt. Whether you opt for a sporty style (i.e. Solid & Striped) or a more feminine silhouette (i.e. new brand, Juillet), there's an option for everyone. Styles are listed clockwise from the top left.
Haight swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $220
Hunza G swimsuit, hunzag.com, $181
Kore Swim bikini, (top) korewear.com, $123, (bottom) korewear.com, $141
Solid & Striped swimsuit, matchesfashion.com, $210
Juillet bikini, (top) juillet.com, $99, (bottom) juillet.com, $99
Morgan Lane swimsuit, shopbop.com, $258
Jade Swim swimsuit, jadeswim.com, $245
Cover Swim swimsuit, (suit) coverswim.com, $190, (belt) coverswim.com, $40
Graphic Neon
It’s just a weekend, so have a little fun. Make a statement at the beach with a graphic neon swimsuit. Color-blocked, graphic patterns, new textures, and pops of leopard will be sure to make you stand out among the more common, muted swimwear palettes around you. Styles are listed clockwise from the top left.
Eres swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $570
Emma Pake swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $375
Ephemera swimsuit, matchesfashion.com, $225
Diane von Furstenberg swimsuit, net-a-porter.com, $220
Reina Olga bikini, reinaolga.com, $191
Araks swimsuit, modaoperandi.com, $325
Mikoh wetsuit, shop.mikoh.com, $163
Fendi bikini, matchesfashion.com, $420
Acacia Swimwear bikini, (top) thegirlandthewater.com, $132, (bottom) thegirlandthewater.com, $106
Minimal Shminimal
If your style is more minimal, especially at the beach, seamless swimsuits with no ties or frills are your best bet. But maybe step it up a notch and embrace new shapes and patterns in blends of neutral hues. Styles are listed clockwise from the top left.
Matteau swimsuit, matchesfashion.com, $280
Ward Whillas reversible swimsuit, wardwhillas.com, $365
Asceno bikini, (top) asceno.com, $155, (bottom) asceno.com, $168
Lido bikini, lido-lido.com, $92
L*Space swimsuit, zappos.com, $169
Rochelle Sara bikini, (top) rochellesara.com, $66, (bottom) rochellesara.com, $48
Bondi Born swimsuit, shop.bikini.com, $290
Myra Swim bikini, (top) myraswim.com, $71, (bottom) myraswim.com, $71
Miné Mediterranean swimsuit, minemediterranean.shop, $325