This year's swimwear trends are as ever quite a mixed bag, with everything from neutral crinkle bandeaus to acid-green snake string micro bikinis causing a spike in sales. If your Instagram feed is anything like mine this month, then you will agree we have well and truly hit out-of-office season, and there are certain swimsuits, in particular, that I see just as much as Aperol spritz selfies and infinity pool–scapes.
On the high street, ASOS, Warehouse and & Other Stories have created popular bikinis for under £60. If you are happy to spend a little more, however, Rixo has launched vintage-style swimwear that isn't like anything currently available elsewhere, and Solid and Striped's yellow retro floral print is one of the most feel-good bikinis I've seen so far this summer. Nostalgic prints are proving really popular for swimwear this year across all price points, with lime-green checks, jolly florals and colourful plaids that any '90s kid probably wore under the age of 10 appearing again and again. As for silhouettes, there isn't one trending shape—high-waisted bottoms, scoop-leg briefs, bandeaus, string tops and crop tops all feature in the list below.
Keep scrolling to shop the eight swimsuits in particular that are gaining the most traction on Instagram this summer.
1. Warehouse x Shrimps
Lime green is a key swimwear trend this year, and this Warehouse x Shrimps bikini is one of our favourites.
2. Solid and Striped
This Solid and Striped retro yellow floral-print bikini has been really popular this year and is available in several different silhouettes.
3. ASOS
ASOS combines two of its key trends for the season with this neon-green snakeskin bikini.
4. Faithfull the Brand
Faithfull is another brand that is creating lime-green checks this summer, and the below Monikh 'kini is one of our favourites.
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5. ASOS
Making the list twice, ASOS really hits the mark when it comes to summer swim trends. This crinkle, tie-front bikini might be sold out by lunchtime.
6. Hunza G
Hunza G has been one of the key trending swimwear brands for several seasons, and this bandeau bikini has become a classic for those who like simple swimwear.
7. Rixo
Rixo launched swimwear this year, and this tiger-print two-piece is super cute.
8. & Other Stories
High-waisted bikinis are still trending this year, and this check one from & Other Stories is high on our wish lists.
Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring and summer 2019.
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