Whatever your summer plans at the moment – spread out by the pool, cycle your beach cruiser to the nearest body of water, sip citrus Campari splashes on your balcony / fire escape / roof, book in hand – a good swimsuit (or two) is a must . Below are 25 of our favorites, from modern maillots to tight, strap-friendly bikinis.
GEM STATE
Did the cool seasons technically claim jewel tones first? For sure. But does this crop of brightly colored one-pieces – designed with curvilinear cuts and ornate, avant-garde straps – prove that the trend holds up water all year round? Absolutely.
A MODEL: G. LABEL ONE SHOULDER BELT ONE PIECE,
goop, $ 300.
OFF MODEL: HAIGHT SWIMSUIT,
goop, $ 268;
ANEMOS MAILLOT,
goop, $ 265;
TROPIC FROM C TOP,
goop, $ 90;
TROPIC FROM C BELOW,
goop, $ 80;
G. MAILLOT BELT LABEL,
goop, $ 285;
JADE SWIM ONE PIECE,
goop, $ 220;
ONE PIECE ANEMOS,
goop, $ 240.
THE LBM
A small black maillot is to your swimming drawer what an LBD is to your wardrobe as a whole: timeless, flattering and always tasteful. All you have to do is put on your favorite sandals and get on the pool chair.
A MODEL: HAIGHT SWIMSUIT,
goop, $ 248.
OFF MODEL: TROPIC OF C ONE-PIECE,
goop, $ 170;
G. MAILLOT BELT LABEL,
goop, $ 285;
HAIGHT SWIMSUIT,
goop, $ 248;
G. LABEL ONE SHOULDER BELT ONE PIECE,
goop, $ 300;
K JACQUES FLIP-FLOPS,
goop, $ 245;
CASTAÑER SANDALS,
goop, $ 180;
ST. AGNI APARTMENTS,
goop, $ 179;
THE IN-LINE SANDAL,
The range, $ 760.
SYRINGE
Wade down the steps or dive into the deep end – a classic two-piece suit (plus the required sun protection factor) is all you need to capitalize on a sunny day. And you have options: Demi Cup or Deep-V? Naughty or fully covered? Incandescent or wisteria?
A MODEL: ANEMOS TOP,
Anemos, $ 135;
ANEMOS BELOW,
Anemos, $ 135.
OFF MODEL: TROPIC FROM C TOP,
goop, $ 90;
TROPIC FROM C BELOW,
goop, $ 80;
TEETH C TOP,
goop, $ 120;
GIGI C BELOW,
goop, $ 108;
MELISSA ODABASH TOP,
goop, $ 110;
MELISSA ODABASH BELOW,
goop, $ 110;
TEETH C TOP,
goop, $ 110;
GIGI C BELOW,
goop, $ 85.
WAGON HEADBAND
Anyone who’s accidentally fell asleep in the afternoon sun before knows: unwanted tan lines are real crap – in part because they make all of your fancy, strapless tops and dresses unsustainable to the point of fading. Easy to solve: lose the straps.
A MODEL: ANEMOS BAND,
goop, $ 150;
ANEMOS BELOW,
goop, $ 145.
OFF MODEL: MELISSA ODABASH TOP,
goop, $ 113;
MELISSA ODABASH BELOW,
goop, $ 113;
JADE SWIM TOP,
goop, $ 90;
JADE SWIM BOTTOM,
goop, $ 90;
YOU ARE TOP,
Net-a-Porter, $ 260;
THEY ARE LETTERS
Net-A-Porter, $ 140;
LOEWE TOTE BAG,
Matchesfashion, $ 590;
G. LABEL BRIAN WRAP PANTS,
goop, $ 495;
G. LABEL X TABITHA SIMMONS SANDALS,
goop, $ 295.
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STRING THEORY
Sparse, sexy, secured with bows – tiny string bikinis are the most chic in minimalist hues (black, white, espresso) and are layered under an airy linen set that goes from the sand to lunch by the sea in no time at all.
A MODEL: ANEMOS TOP,
goop, $ 140;
ANEMOS BELOW,
goop, $ 135.
OFF MODEL: G. LABEL STRING TRIANGLE TOP,
goop, $ 170;
G. LABEL STRING BIKINI LETTERS,
goop, $ 150;
SOLID & STRIPED TOP,
goop, $ 88;
SOLID & STRIP FLOOR,
goop, $ 88;
ANEMOS TOP,
goop, $ 140;
ANEMOS BELOW,
goop, $ 135;
MANSUR GAVRIEL BAG,
goop, $ 695;
ANEMOS SHIRT,
goop, $ 265;
ANEMOS SHORTS,
goop, $ 240.
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Good sport
Don’t get us wrong: we love a bikini that is barely there. But if you want to surf, paddle, or play beach volleyball, you need something that stays up to date.
A MODEL: BONDI BORN TOP,
goop, $ 160;
BONDI BORN BELOW,
goop, $ 120.
OFF MODEL: TEETH C SURFSUIT,
goop, $ 240;
HUNZA G BIKINI,
Net-a-Porter, $ 190;
SOLID & STRIPED SWIMSUITS,
goop, $ 178;
TROPIC FROM C TOP,
goop, $ 75;
TROPIC FROM C BELOW,
goop, $ 75;
FIXED & STRIPED SHORTS,
goop, $ 98;
ALEX MILL TEA,
goop, $ 88;
BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS,
goop, $ 45
Carry it with you
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