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Here comes the sun (kind of), and with it our favorite clothing season: swim season. Though we're planning on spending as much of May through September (plus long weekend getaways from March to April) relaxin' and maxin' by the pool, we're first taking a careful look at our current bathing suit inventory. If you're wearing the same black one-piece you've had since that family beach trip 10 years ago, you might want to consider an upgrade. And whether there's an upcoming vacay on your calendar or you're just looking for some quality lounge chair time, the approaching warm weather months are reason enough to give those suits a refresh.

Ahead, we're giving you a breakdown of the swimsuit trends you can expect to be big during spring break and beyond. Here you'll find a little something for everyone, from revamps on classic prints to on-trend items that'll have you standing out from the crowd. Click on and feel free to dive head-first into a purchase or two, because it's only swim season for so long, y'all.

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Shades of Green

Our major takeaway from following all the recent fashion week happenings is that green is the ultimate street style trend of 2020. Whether you're into leafier shades like forest or you prefer tangier hues like lime, adopt your favorite green into your summer look this season.

Hunza G Honor Belted Seersucker Bandeau Swimsuit, $, available at Net-A-Porter

ASOS Texture Clasp Front Bikini Top, $, available at ASOS

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Versatility is always in style. For two suits in one, this reversible bikini flips from a floral to stripes.

Torrid Black Floral Palm Reversible Wireless Triangle Bikini T, $, available at Torrid

Torrid Black Floral Palm Reversible Brief Swim Bottom, $, available at Torrid

Ganni Printed Bikini Top, $, available at Shopbop

Ganni Printed Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Shopbop

Topshop Lime Green Crinkle V Plunge Swimsuit, $, available at Topshop

Deep V

We love a good bra-top swimsuit as much as the next person, but this beach season, we're taking things up (down?) a notch with a deep V. Sleek, sexy, and still more supportive than a wireless bikini — these upgraded bra-tops are about to be everywhere.

Bamba Vino Top, $, available at Bamba

Bamba Vixen Bottoms, $, available at Bamba

Araks Myriam Underwire Bikini Top, $, available at Matches Fashion

Araks Mallory High-Rise Bikini Briefs, $, available at Matches Fashion

Verdusa Triangle Underwire Bikini, $, available at Amazon

Reformation Costa Bikini Top, $, available at Reformation

Reformation Matador Bikini Bottom, $, available at Reformation

ASOS DESIGN Monowire Bikini Top With Ring Detail, $, available at ASOS

ASOS DESIGN Bikini Bottom With Ring Detail, $, available at ASOS

Ruffled Shoulders

Ruffles are always a swimwear staple, but our favorite iteration of the trend this season is happening in the shoulder region. Wear them as part of a dramatic one-shoulder look, or opt for a bikini style with fun ruffled straps instead.

Summersalt The Ruffle Sidestroke, $, available at Summersalt

Eloquii Drama Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Eloquii

Paper London Check Mate Coconut Bikini Top, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

Saha Swimwear Cumbia Top, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Eberjey Grayson Bikini Top, $, available at Amazon

Pass The Sparklers

Catch the light in this season's metallic swimwear, in string bikinis and one-piece sparklers. From Oséree to Hunza G, we can't wait to light up the beach this summer in these suits.

Oseree Glitter-Dot Scoop Neck Bikini, $, available at Farfetch

H&M Swimsuit with Padded Cups, $, available at H&M

Mikoh Ahuna Bikini Top, $, available at Shopbop

Mikoh Muliki Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Shopbop

Hunza G Nancy One Piece, $, available at Revolve

Solid & Striped The Eva Metallic Underwired Bikini Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Solid & Striped The Eva Metallic Bikini Briefs, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Two-Tone

We've had our eye on the two-tone color trend since the spring/summer 2020 runways and we're thrilled to see it making its way into swimwear. This trend essentially looks like your suit has been split down the middle, either vertically or horizontally, proving that half the look makes for double the fun.

ACK Amore Flirt High Leg Bikini, $, available at Farfetch

Swimsuits For All Manhattan One-Shoulder Swimsuit, $, available at Swimsuits For All

PQ Swim Two Tone Bikini Top, $, available at Shopbop

OYE Swimwear Melis Knotted Two-Tone, $, available at Net-A-Porter

House of Harlow 1960 Pi One Piece, $, available at Revolve

Tiger Print

Animal prints will always have a place in our bathing suit drawers, but this season appears to be favoring tiger-like motifs above all else. So set your wild side free this year with a suit featuring the popular pattern.

SIDWAY Susan Square Neck - Le Tigre, $, available at Sidway

SIDWAY Cheryl Short - Le Tigre, $, available at Sidway

ASOS PETITE Petite Twist Slinky Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS

Mara Hoffman Sia Tiger-Jacquard Bikini Top, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Xhilaration Square Neck Bralette Bikini Swim Top, $, available at Target

Charlie Holiday Bodhi Bra, $, available at Charlie Holiday

Charlie Holiday Bodhi Brief, $, available at Charlie Holiday

Ombré

While you might associate ombré more with beauty than with beach attire, consider a one-piece or even a bikini with this gradient-inspired vibe because this style looks just as good on a garment as it does in your trendy tresses.


Jacquemus Le Maillot Camerio Ombré Swimsuit, $, available at Farfetch

Cynthia Rowley Sea Ombre Wetsuit, $, available at Cynthia Rowley

Jonathan Simkhai Midnight Ombré One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Bloomingdale's

Bleu by Rod Beattie Ombré Twist Bandeau Bikini Top, $, available at Macy's

Starcovedesign Pastel Rainbow One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Etsy

Micro-Florals

A mini take on a major trend. Florals never go out of style, but shrinking them to a micro-size is a refreshing way to change things up this season.


Mango Floral Triangle Bikini, $, available at Mango

J.Crew Halter Top In Liberty® Margaret Annie Print, $, available at J. Crew

Anthropologie V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

Madewell Second Wave Straight One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Madewell

Oseree Fantasy Stories Rose-Print Swimsuit, $, available at Matches Fashion

Long Sleeves

Meet the ultimate fashion-meets-function trend of 2020. Not only will you stand out on the beach with this long-sleeve style, you'll also protect your body from unwanted rashes and sun damage.

Cynthia Rowley Daybreak Mixed Floral Wetsuit, $, available at 11 Honore

Ansea The Yulex Jane, $, available at Ansea

Billabong Tanlines Long Sleeve Rashguard Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Torrid Dark Teal Rashguard, $, available at Torrid

Baleaf Long Sleeve One Piece, $, available at Amazon

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