The Swimwear Trends of Summer 2021 You'll See Everywhere

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. (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab), 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.

1. The Little Black Bikini

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.

Fanciful Frills

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.

Wild Side

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.