Your Guide to the Hottest Swimsuit Trends of 2016
There's nothing like chic swimwear to usher in summer. But before you embark on your annual hunt for the one- or two-piece that you can slip into for weekend getaways and shoreside excursions all season long, we highly recommend going in with a plan in place. Enter: Our ultimate swim guide to the hottest trends of 2016. Bring the off-the-shoulder trend to the beach with a bare-shoulder swim tops, or experiment with prints, like bold rainbow stripes and island florals. But if minimalism is more your speed, there's a ton of options there, too, like sleek, clean maillots and bikinis stripped free of frills. From cut-away silhouettes to denim-like fabrics, shop every single swimsuit trend, below.
Bold Stripes
Sport an athletic streak with these bold and playful stripes.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Solid & Striped one-piece,Ā $160; net-a-porter.com.Ā Marysia suit, $352; marysiaswim.com.Ā J. Crew top,Ā $52; jcrew.com. J. Crew bottom,Ā $44; jcrew.com.
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Denim
Denim to swim in? Yes. Swim has gotten the all-American treatment with denim-look pieces that are formulated to withstand water.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Lisa Marie Fernandez two-piece,Ā $400; lisamariefernandez.com.Ā Seafolly suit,Ā $192; nordstrom.com.Ā Karla Colletto one-piece,Ā $290; modaoperandi.com.
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High-Cut
Flaunt your legs with these super retro high-rise suits.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Araks x Quentin Jones top,Ā $190; araks.com. Araks x Quentin Jones bottom,Ā $135; araks.com.Ā Norma Kamali one-piece,Ā $560;Ā matchesfashion.com.Ā Thapelo one-piece,Ā $233; matchesfashion.com.
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Off-the-Shoulder
Bring the off-the-shoulder trend to the beach with these shoulder-baring pieces.Ā
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Lisa Marie Fernandez one-piece,Ā $430; lisamariefernandez.com, Giejo top,Ā $118; shopgiejo.com. Giejo bottom,Ā $99; shopgiejo.com.Ā Aerie suit, $50; ae.com.
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Cutaway
Take your swim game to the next level with this cutaway silhouette that boasts a chic high neckline. Style with a pair of high-waist jeans for a playful daytime look.Ā
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Ward Whillas top,Ā $195; wardwhillas.com. Ward Whillas bottom,Ā $135; wardwhillas.com.Ā Rachel Comey one-piece,Ā $300; matchesfashion.com.Ā Lululemon suit, $108; lululemon.com.
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Island Florals
It's instant vacay in a suit.Ā Get tropical with these colorful statement prints.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Bikyni topĀ $50; bikyni.com. Bikyni bottom,Ā $50; bikyni.com.Ā Mara Hoffman suit,Ā $226; marahoffman.com. Topshop one-piece, $68; topshop.com.
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Cut-Outs
From asymmetric slashes to open panels, there are no ordinary cut-outs.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Flagpole suit, $375; flagpoleswim.com.Ā Alix suit,Ā $265; alixnyc.com.Ā La Perla suit,Ā $240; net-a-porter.com.
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Minimalism
For the minimalist, go for aĀ beautiful rich color in a delicate shape.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Her Swim one-piece,Ā $150; herthelabel.com.Ā Matteau Swim top,Ā $95; matteau-swim.com. Matteau Swim bottom,Ā $95; matteau-swim.com.Ā Bower suit,Ā $225; stevenalan.com.
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Deep Plunge
Turn heads in a sexy plunging neckline.Ā
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Zimmermann one-piece,Ā $375; matchesfashion.com.Ā Cocodune one-piece,Ā $182; cocodune.com.Ā Proenza Schouler one-piece,Ā $300; net-a-porter.com.
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Neoprene
Master theĀ surfer look with these neoprene suits. Bonus: They're perfect for any water activities you have planned.
Shop the pieces (from left):Ā Mikoh top,Ā $128; mikoh.com. Mikoh bottom,Ā $128; mikoh.com, Tory Sport suit,Ā $195; torysport.com.Ā Triangl two-piece,Ā $89; triangl.com.