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The Swimwear Trends of Summer 2021 You'll See Everywhere

Name: One-Shoulder Metallic Jersey Top
Brand: Sara Cristina
Price: 124.00 USD

Like the little black bikini 2.0.

By Sara Holzman

May 21, 2021

Courtesy of the Brands

Setting our sight on seasons ahead is what we do best at Marie Claire —and that means getting a jump on the spring/summer 2021 trends. We may not yet know what summer will hold, but finding new ways to stay cute and cool in your yard or atop your roof will likely come down to a few things: grabbing a swimsuit, some shades, and a can-do attitude. While we hope that the warm weather season is filled with beach trips and poolside BBQs, we know that fantasizing about what kind of swimsuits we'll be summering in is basically half the fun. Ahead, we've got the swim trends you'll be eager to weave into your swimwear arsenal in the months ahead.

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The Little Black Bikini

Courtesy of Chanel

Investing in a sophisticated black two-piece is the beach and poolside equivalent of a little black dress. This spring, designers are presenting even more options for the black bikini, with a major focus on a high-waisted silhouette.

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One-Shoulder Metallic Jersey Top

Courtesy of Sara Cristina

Sara Cristina matchesfashion.com

$124.00

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High-Rise Metallic Bikini Briefs

Courtesy of Sara Cristina

Sara Cristina matchesfashion.com

$108.00

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Button-Embellished Bikini

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Zeus + Dione net-a-porter.com

$225.00

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Vintage Stretch Knit Underwire Bikini

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Haight net-a-porter.com

$496.00

$198.40 (60% off)

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Stretch Recycled Bikini Top

Courtesy of Cover

Cover net-a-porter.com

$100.00

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Stretch Recycled Bikini Bottoms

Courtesy of Cover

Cover net-a-porter.com

$100.00

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The Emily Top in Black

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Follow Suit shopfollowsuit.com

$125.00

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The Liza Bottom in Black

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Follow Suit shopfollowsuit.com

$80.00

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Smocked Bikini Top

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Toteme toteme-studio.com

$130.00

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Smocked Bikini Bottoms

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Toteme toteme-studio.com

$150.00

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KANEM Black High Waist Bikini

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Andrea Iyamah andreaiyamah.com

$185.00

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High Waisted Black Bikini

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Perfect Moment perfectmoment.com

$170.00

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Draped Bikini Top

BOTEH farfetch.com

$177.00

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High Waist Bikini Bottom

BOTEH farfetch.com

$167.00

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Bustier Bikini Top

Moschino farfetch.com

$290.00

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Belt Buckle Bikini Bottoms

Moschino farfetch.com

$185.00

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Genevieve Bikini

Lisa Marie Fernandez farfetch.com

$385.00

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Two Piece Bikini

Bottega Veneta farfetch.com

$620.00

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Lumière High-Waisted Bikini

Oseree modaoperandi.com

$270.00

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Thema Nile Bikini

Hunza G farfetch.com

$190.00

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Halterneck Bikini

Adriana Degreas farfetch.com

$187.00

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Fanciful Frills

Courtesy of Patbo

Designers are keeping 2021 light and bright with ethereal ruffle necklines and flounce waist detailing that injects femininity into swimwear in just about every style and print.

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Cassia Floral Frill Wrap One-Piece Swimsuit

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Zimmermann saksfifthavenue.com

$375.00

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Delaine Frill One-Piece Swimsuit

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LoveShackFancy saksfifthavenue.com

$225.00

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Otto Swimsuit

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Evarae evarae.com

$360.00

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Large Ruffle Swimsuit

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Zara zara.com

$39.90

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Chanson D'Amour Swimsuit

Courtesy

Sézane x Ysé sezane.com

$125.00

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Ruffled Bermelo-Print One-Piece Swimsuit

Agua by Agua Bendita modaoperandi.com

$250.00

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Denise One Piece

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Maygel Coronel maygelcoronel.com

$330.00

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Alta Mare Loreta One-Piece

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Eberjey eberjey.com

$108.00

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Eyelet Halter Bikini Top

Courtesy

Shoshanna saksfifthavenue.com

$180.00

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Eyelet Tie Bikini Bottoms

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Shoshanna saksfifthavenue.com

$145.00

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Casius Ruffle Triangle Bikini Top

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Suboo saksfifthavenue.com

$120.00

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Kaia Slim-Fit Bikini Bottoms

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Suboo saksfifthavenue.com

$60.00

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Oasis Ruffle Cap-Sleeve Bikini Top

PatBO saksfifthavenue.com

$78.00

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Oasis High-Waist Bikini Bottoms

PatBO saksfifthavenue.com

$125.00

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Gingham Ruffle One-Piece

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Ephemera ephemeralive.com

$82.50

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Tropical Passage Striped Bikini Top

Johanna Ortiz mytheresa.com

$294.00

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Migrate South Striped Bikini Bottoms

Johanna Ortiz mytheresa.com

$255.00

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Oasis Swimsuit

Castamira castamira.com

$220.00

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Ruffle One-Piece Swimsuit

J. Crew J.Crew

$118.00

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Calista Sunbaze Top

Agua Bendita shopbop.com

$77.00

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Hope Bikini Bottoms

Agua Bendita shopbop.com

$988.12

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Wild Side

Courtesy of Norma Kamali

Trade out subtle tones for animal motifs that will once again take the lead this swimwear season. Essentially a "neutral" print, you can seamlessly pair cheetah and tiger prints with printed caftans and bright warm-weather accessories.

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Marissa Holographic One-Piece Swimsuit

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Norma Kamali nordstrom.com

$145.00

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Marta Zebra Print Bikini

Courtesy

Faithfull The Brand net-a-porter.com

$215.00

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Leopard Print Swimsuit

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Mas Martinet farfetch.com

$76.00

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The C animal-print bikini top

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Tropic of C mytheresa.com

$90.00

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The C animal-print bikini bottoms

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Tropic of C mytheresa.com

$90.00

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Ruched Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit

J.Crew jcrew.com

$118.00

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The Marina

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Summer Salt summersalt.com

$95.00

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Recycled Leopard Print One-Piece Swimsuit

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Ganni saksfifthavenue.com

$165.00

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Nova Bandeau Top

PQ Swim shopbop.com

$42.00

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Hillary High Waist Full Bottoms

PQ Swim shopbop.com

$22.50

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Leopard Print Top

Dolce & Gabbana dolcegabbana.com

$395.00

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Leopard Print Bottoms

Dolce & Gabbana dolcegabbana.com

$255.00

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The Eva Bikini Top

Solid & Striped shopbop.com

$43.45

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The Eva Bikini Bottoms

Solid & Striped shopbop.com

$61.60

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Tie One Piece in Abstract Tiger Print

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Anemos Swim anemosswim.com

$265.00

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Zebra-Print Strapless One-Piece Swimsuit

Aexae modaoperandi.com

$150.00

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Tatakoto One Piece

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Mikoh mikoh.com

$228.00

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Belted Tiger Swimsuit

Courtesy

Reina Olga matchesfashion.com

$190.00

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Floral Print Surf Suit

La Doublej farfetch.com

$380.00

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+ NET SUSTAIN Lora off-the-shoulder ruched stretch-ECONYL swimsuit

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EVARAE net-a-porter.com

$460.00

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Venice one-shoulder cutout swimsuit

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MARYSIA net-a-porter.com

$350.00

$245.00 (30% off)

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Pila recycled swimsuit

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JACQUEMUS net-a-porter.com

$245.00

$171.50 (30% off)

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Bow Cut-Out One-Piece

Courtesy

Self-Portrait matchesfashion.com

$275.00

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Carnation One Piece

Courtesy

Carnation forloveandlemons.com

$149.00

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Corinne Bikini

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Palmiza Official palmizaofficial.com

€280.00

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Mila One-Piece

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Myra Swim myraswim.com

$190.00

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Athena

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Oye Swimwear oyeswimwear.com

$350.00

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Ruched One-Piece

CAPITTANA shop.capittana.com

$169.00

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$366.00

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Twist One-Piece Swimsuit

Karla Colletto karlacolletto.com

$276.00

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Green Track Swimsuit

Les Girls Les Boys lesgirlslesboys.com

$68.00

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$135.00

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Joey Cami Black

Lonely Label lonelylabel.com

$110.00

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Joey High Waist Brief Black

Lonely Label lonelylabel.com

$99.00

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Otis Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit

Frankies Bikinis frankiesbikinis.com

$175.00

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Sariska Top

Faithfull The Brand shopbop.com

$50.95

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Palmero Bottoms

Faithfull The Brand shopbop.com

$59.50

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The Kenny Top in Cherry Blossom

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Juillet Swim juillet.com

$81.00

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The Annie Bottom in Cherry Blossom

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Juillet Swim juillet.com

$81.00

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Ruched Polka Dot Swimsuit

Adriana Degreas Browns Fashion

$265.00

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Ruched One-Piece

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Jade Swim Matchesfashion.com

$198.00

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Cassiopée Bustier One Piece

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Eres eresparis.com

$510.00

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Sporty Spice

Viviane Sassen / Courtesy of Dries Van Noten

There will be no shortage of sport-forward swim this year. Whether you plan to dive into the lap pool or just prefer a straight-shooting suit sans ruffles and strings, designers will have a wide range of athletic-inspired options that don't skimp on the style factor.

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Kalleigh swimsuit

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Cynthia Rowley farfetch.com

$185.00

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High Leg Swimsuit

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H&M hm.com

$34.99

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Bradly One Piece

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Myra Swim myraswim.com

$170.00

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Color block Bikini

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Aviator Nation aviatornation.com

$129.00

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Harlyn Swimsuit

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Sweaty Betty sweatybetty.com

$108.00

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Surf Swim Suit

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Hakea Swim hakeaswim.com

$225.00

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Lea Swimsuit

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Oye Swimwear oyeswimwear.com

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Logo Strap Ribbed Swimsuit

Courtesy

Off-White farfetch.com

$392.00

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Icon Cut-Out Swimsuit

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Dsquared2 farfetch.com

$340.00

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Asymmetric One-Sleeved Swimsuit

Eres farfetch.com

$595.00

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Miami Belted Swimsuit

Noire Swimwear farfetch.com

$226.00

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Costa One Piece

Ookioh ookioh.com

$98.00

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Gucci Logo Print Swimsuit

Gucci Browns Fashion

$490.00

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Loquat Bikini Top

Silvia Tcherassi shopbop.com

$80.00

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Hilaria Bikini Bottoms

Silvia Tcherassi shopbop.com

$95.00

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The Reversible Tie Back One Piece

Ansea ansea.co

$195.00

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High Cut Swimsuit

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Mara Hoffman matchesfashion.com

$368.00

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Logo Print Cross-Back Swimsuit

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Balmain farfetch.com

$295.00

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One Sleeve Swimsuit

Adidas farfetch.com

$95.00

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High Waist Winners

Courtesy of Valentino

When it comes to swimwear, less is not always more. Case in point: designers' steadfast devotion to high-waisted swim sets. As in years past, expect to find an array of high-waisted options, from slightly retro briefs to high-cut, high-waisted '90s styles.

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Floral Print High Waisted Swim

Marni farfetch.com

$350.00

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Carlo Floral Bikini Top

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SIR modaoperandi.com

$140.00

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Carlo Floral High-Rise Bikini Bottom

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SIR modaoperandi.com

$100.00

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Floral High-Waist Bandeau Bikini

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Alessandra Rich Harrod's

$463.00

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Magdalena Belted High-Rise Bikini

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Lisa Marie Fernandez modaoperandi.com

$395.00

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Undici Two-piece Swimsuit Terracotta

Lido smallable.com

$227.00

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Myriam Bikini Top Poppy

Araks araks.com

$195.00

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Mallory Hipster Poppy

Mallory araks.com

$125.00

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Aurora Triangle / Blue Illusion

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Palmagente palmagente.com

€165.00

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Charlize Matte Swim

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Malia Mills 11 Honore

$235.00

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Bimba Bikini Top

Bimba caladelacruz.com

$150.00

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Elisa Bikini Bottom

Cala del Cruz caladelacruz.com

$145.00

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Pink Floral Two-Piece

Triangl triangl.com

$109.00

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Carmel Bikini Top

Carolina K carolinak.com

$125.00

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Carmel Bikini Bottom

Carolina K carolinak.com

$125.00

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Judy Tie Top - Islander

Sidway sidway.com

$90.00

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Karen Hi Rise Bottom - Islander

Sidway sidway.com

$108.00

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Abigail Bikini Top

Mara Hoffman shopbop.com

$105.00

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Jay Bikini Bottoms

Mara Hoffman shopbop.com

$1,136.22

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Hayden Bikini Top

Montce montce.com

$152.00

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Paula Tie-Up Bikini Bottom

Montce montce.com

$122.00

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Morgan Bandeau

Charlie Holiday shopbop.com

$39.20

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High Cut Brief Bikini Bottoms

Charlie Holiday shopbop.com

$484.78

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Typhoon High Waisted Bikini

Medina Swimwear modaoperandi.com

$116.00

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