The Summer Beach Guide
In an effort to make the sea of swimsuits out there easier to navigate, we’ve narrowed down the field of bikinis, one-pieces, and halters. There are options for every body type and budget, conveniently sorted by color preference, with some no-fail styling suggestions to finish the look, too.
Blacks
MOEVA Camilla
One Piece Bikini.com, $338Shop nowZARA Bandeau
Bikini Top Zara, $25.90Shop nowZara Tie Up
Bikini Bottom Zara, $19.90Shop nowMARYSIA Black Halter goop, $315Shop now
MELISSA ODABASH Brussels
Halterneck Bikini Matches, $266A total classic (a tummy-concealing band is always a plus). Shop now
Wear it With
MIKOH Takaroa
Halter Rompergoop, $238This guy is so much more than the perfect beach coverup—just add sandals.Shop nowKAREN WALKER Deep
Orchard Sunglasses goop, $300Shop nowPROENZA SCHOULER Ayers
Espadrille Sandals Net-A-Porter, $695Shop nowSOPHIE ANDERSON
Lilla Cotton Woven
Shoulder Bag Matches, $393Shop now
Reds
ARAKS Yanelis Fuschia
Engine Combo Bikini Top Araks, $195Shop nowARAKS Yanelis Fuschia
Engine Combo
Bikini Bottom Araks, $115Shop nowVICTORIA’S SECRET The
Sexiest Triangle Top Victoria’s Secret, $28.50Shop nowVICTORIA’S SECRET The
Sexiest Skimpy String Victoria’s Secret, $25.50A whole lot of bang for your buck.Shop nowLISA MARIE FERNANDEZ
Riri two-tone swimsuit Net-A-Porter, $455This carves out curves and adds a splash of color.Shop nowSEILENNA Emily Classic
Triangle Top goop, $140Shop nowSEILENNA Alexandra
Seamless String Bikini goop, $130Shop now
Colorblock
COS Block-Colour
Swimsuit Cos, $69Shop nowKIINI Tasmin Crochet
Trim Bikini Matches, $327Shop nowCYNTHIA ROWLEY FOR
J.CREW Wetsuit J.Crew, $210Reason enough to pick up surfing.Shop nowZEUS & DIONE Daria
Bandeau Bikini Matches, $140Shop now
Wear it With
MIU MIU Oversized
Metal Sunglasses Neiman Marcus, $360Shop nowHat Attack Raffia Sun Hat My Theresa, $157Shop now
FRAME Le Cut Off in
Holland Park goop $185These are not too short and not too long, making them sexy rather than obscene.Shop nowANCIENT GREEK
SANDALS Thais Sandal goop, $280Shop nowCLARE V. Kenya Bag Shopbop, $199Shop now
Prints
DOLCE & GABBANA
Printed Triangle Bikini My Theresa, $580Shop nowMIKOH Mundaka
Triangle Top goop, $68Shop nowMIKOH Venice
Bottom goop, $86Shop nowPROENZA SCHOULER Printed
Triangle Bikini Net-A-Porter, $300At first glance, the abstract animal print looks a lot like a floral. Shop nowULLA JOHNSON Thais
Bikini Top Ulla Johnson, $150Shop nowULLA JOHNSON
Thais Bikini Bottom Ulla Johnson, $140Shop now
Blues
MELISSA ODABASH
Italy Halter
neck Bikini Melissa Odabash,
$115 eachShop nowSTEVEN ALAN Ruffle
Bandeau Top Steven Alan, $66Shop nowSTEVEN ALAN Ruffle
Bikini Bottom Steven Alan, $66Shop nowLANDs’ END Blocked
Stripe Rash Guard Tee Lands’ End, $45UV-protection is built in, so you can lay off the SPF.Shop nowTHREE-STRING HIPSTER
BIKINI BOTTOM J.Crew, $40Shop nowINDIE SOUL Lola Top Bikini.com, $86Shop now
INDIE SOUL
Marianne Bottom Bikini.com, $90A fresh take on tie-dye.Shop now