When it comes to knowing the season's trends, be it for clothes or accessories, the more information you have the better. For those planning to invest in new swimwear, or perhaps just browsing, knowing the most popular swimsuit styles may help you narrow down your picks when it comes time to checkout. For spring/summer 2020, you'll find that a lot of swim brands gravitated towards certain designs like tie-dye or bumped up their suit offerings in animal print, thus showing us that these swim trends will dominate at the pool or beach. Not feeling either? Maybe you're more of the ruffle bikini variety. Whatever the case, we've pinpointed all the swimwear trends to know and shop for the season. (Don't worry, this info is easy to digest!).
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Rope Details
Maritime-inspired elements like a rope around the waist gives swimsuits that nautical vibe, whether you're at the pool or beach. Feel anchored in your swimwear look with a cute pair of slides and a sunhat.
Tory Burch Lipsi Printed Underwire Top
This underwire bra top features four-way stretch for a comfy fit and SPF 50 sun protection, though you should still slather on actual sunscreen for extra precaution. Wear it with matching bottoms, or mix and match.
Textured Swimsuits
Textured bikinis and one-pieces like those made from ribbed material or seersucker will have their moment in the spotlight for spring/summer 2020. In lieu of crazy florals or colors, you might find yourself gravitating towards this more minimalist style. Ready for a refresh? I am.
High-Waisted Bottoms
"High-waist and high-cut bikini pants are on trend for a few seasons now and will remain [that way] for spring/summer 2020," said Mytheresa's Fashion Buying Director, Tiffany Hsu.
I can breathe a sigh of relief. Personally, I only wear high-waisted bikini bottoms (long torso problems) and now there will be even more styles to choose from. Brands like Veronica Beard (pictured left) are offering bright pieces next season to signal the more optimistic feeling warm weather brings.
Animal Print
Animal print has presented itself as part of a trend in every season, whether it's in footwear or clothes. For 2020, expect this omnipresent print to pop up in your swimwear, from zebra-printed bikinis to tiger-striped one-pieces. You can already find these readily available at most retailers.
MIKOH Leopard Moni Bikini Top
It's very easy to slip into an animal print swimsuit and feel like you're in a Flintstones episode, but this bikini won't make you feel like that. The one-shoulder style keeps the swimsuit cool and modern while the low-rise sexy bikini bottoms draw attention to your hips.
Johanna Ortiz Watercolor One-Shoulder Ruffled Bikini Top
On the opposite end of the spectrum of subdued is this stunning Johanna Ortiz creation. This ruffled one-shoulder silhouette features dramatic ruffles and comes in a refreshing mint green color. Wear with the matching belted bottoms.
Off-the-Shoulder
Some don't mind tan lines, others make sure to remove their tops (and bottoms) to avoid lines. If you're in the latter group, you'll be happy to know that off-the-shoulder styles are back in for spring/summer 2020. Off-the-shoulder swimsuits will highlight your décolletage while preventing visible shoulder lines when you pull the garment down your arm.
Norma Kamali Bill High-Wasited Bikini Bottom
You can't talk about ruch designs without mentioning Norma Kamali. The designer is a genius when it comes to crafting soft and stretchy swim fabric and high-waisted styles like this one. For more coverage on your sides, pull the material into a skirt-like fit.
Flirty Florals
This is probably the time to revaluate your swimsuit stash and get rid of your less-beloved floral bikinis. Your collection could use an edit, especially as brands get ready to release more flirty floral pieces. Expect to find everything from bold leafy blossom prints to smaller, daintier flowers that appeal to your dreamy spirit.
Small Gingham Print
After florals, my second-favorite print for swimsuits is gingham. The checkered pattern is a warm-weather clothing staple, which is why gingham swimsuits will always have a home in my closet. This season, you won't have to look far to find this small print covering one-pieces and bikinis.
Solid & Striped The Brigitte Gingham Bikini Top
This lime green gingham print bikini from Solid & Striped is exclusive to Mytheresa, which means you won't find it everywhere. The design is perfect for channeling all those feel-good summer day vibes at the pool. Get the matching gingham print bottoms too.