5 Swimwear Micro-Trends That Are About to Make It Big

last updated 10 June 2021

As we get deeper and deeper into the thick of summer, swim trends are starting to finalize, and fashion girls are finally revealing some of their favorite styles of the season. So far, we have observed some of the styles we are expecting to be heavy hitters, but amid the search, we have found a handful of smaller trends that are maybe not going to be as big but are important nonetheless: swim micro-trends. We love praising micro-trends here at Who What Wear, as we feel they are what help keep this industry exciting and fresh.

So it is without further ado that we present to you the five swim micro-trends that are about to make it big in the fashion world this summer. Including some of the styles we've teased you with already this year and a few more newbies, the selection below will have you feeling ready for summer, no matter how it shapes up to be this year.

Bold Pinks

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From bubble gum to tie-dye, bold pink hues are popping up everywhere this summer, and we are here for every iteration under the sun.

Shop the trend:

Zaful

Tie Dye Cinched String Triangle Bikini Set Three Piece Swimsuit

Matteau

Nineties Recycled Seersucker Swimsuit

H&M

Brazilian Bikini Bottoms

Frankies Bikinis

Marie Ribbed One Piece

Formal Swim

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Believe it or not, fancy swimwear is a micro-trend that is stunning and, thanks to the plethora of options, feels oddly approachable. Whether it's beaded fringe, structured tops, or dramatic belts and bows, this trend is one that will turn heads for sure.

Shop the trend:

Maiyo

Basil Swimsuit

Eloquii

One Shoulder Tie Front Swimsuit

Oséree + Fringe-Trimmed Bikini Set

Oséree

Fringe-Trimmed Bikini Set

Beach Riot

Brea One Piece Swimsuit

Retro Florals

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Florals that look like they were stripped off of wallpaper from the '60s and '70s are popping up on swimsuits from popular brands all over the map. Whether it's both the style and the print that are retro or just the print itself, this micro-trend is one to be seen in this summer.

Shop the trend:

Frankies Bikinis

Cielo Bikini Top

Tory Burch

Floral-Print Triangle Halterneck Bikini

Dodo Bar Or + Willie Floral Print Bikini Top

Dodo Bar Or

Willie Floral Print Bikini Top

Frankies Bikinis

Stella One Piece in Groovy

Floss Bikinis

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Floss bikinis might be one of my favorite swim micro-trends of the season. The wraparound strings add such an exciting, new element to even the most basic of bikinis.

Shop the trend:

Matteau

Wrap-Front Triangle Bikini Top

Inamorata

Las Olas Top

Zara

Cross Strap Bikini Top

Agua Bendita

Filipa Proa Bikini Top

Lingerie-Inspired

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Swimwear that looks like lingerie is always a good idea if you ask me, but this season, fashion girls are embracing it more than ever. From underwire tops to delicate lace and bows, these swimsuits are almost identical to your negligé drawer.

Shop the trend:

Solid&Striped

The Eva Bikini Top

Lonely

Willa Bikini Port

H&M

High-Waist Bikini Bottoms

Solid&Striped

The Eva Rib Bikini Top

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This post was originally published on an earlier date and has since been updated.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

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