Bikini trends that celebs are wearing this summer

The warm months will be finally upon us which means so are bikini trends. And while many of us gear up for a much-needed beach vacation, we have been keeping an eye out on what swimwear our favourite celebs are donning to incorporate some celeb-approved bikini trends into our vacation wardrobe.

Though celebs like Dua Lipa and Ananya Pandey are often spotted strutting in over-the-top outfits, rest assured that their bikinis are absolutely functional, but not without a fun trendy twist. In our curated list, you won’t find any voluptuous 3D florals that would weigh you down in water, nor skimpy cut-outs that would have you worrying about a nip-slip. These trendy bikinis are as functional as they are cute.

And while you maybe emotionally attached to a trusty pair of bikinis you have been carrying on your vaccations since before you can even remember, it doesn’t hurt to experiment with trendy styles, especially when they require practically no luggage space.

So next time you are on a beach resort with a frozen margarita in one hand and a fish taco in other or simply enjoying a fluffy beach read by the poolside, make sure you lounge (and swim if you have to burn those taco calories) in style, wearing celeb-approved bikini trends. And oh, don’t forget to lather up some sunscreen while you are at it!

Cushiony crochets

With the 70’s crochet trend getting a Gen-Z rebranding in the form of “doily-core” last year and crochet tops and dresses popping up in every summer store, Kendall Jenner’s latest Instagram drop is proof that the trend is here to stay this year and has found its way into another summer wear category: bikinis.

Crocheted bikinis can be found in bright colours and vivid patterns as well as in plain tints like cream. They add add a unique textural element and provide a breezy cushioning thanks to the knit of the fabrics, making it perfect for lounging in the summer sun. Crocheted swimwear is arguably the trendiest bikini trend of the summer, with overlapping trends; think bohemian-chic meets coastal grandmother, extra points of you add seashell jewellery to the outfit!

Zingy colours

While a set of solid black bikinis seems like a fail-safe option, introducing some colour to the same classic swimsuit silhouette and fabrication that you have grown to trust over the years is a perfect way to enliven your summer closet without dipping your toes too deep into the pool of bikini trends.

An electrifying blue, a yummy mango yellow or a sprightly orange can bring some zing into your vacation wardrobe; and you can always add a white linen shirt and a straw hat if you want to tone down the boldness of the hues while also creating a balanced colour contrast.

Classic prints

Because swimwear already has a pretty scanty fabric to play with, one can run the risk of overwhelming the outfit by incorporating prints; but not if you stick with classic, time-tested prints like Ananya Panday’s gingham style bikini or Iris Law’s stripey set, or even some carefully eyed print placements of florals and swirls.

The great part about printed bikini sets is that they elevate your outfit without any additional effort spent in styling. You can keep the styling to a minimum like adding a matching shirt like Ananya or throwing on a baseball cap and some gold hoops like Iris, and you are good to go.

Shimmery Sequins

Evidently, there is glitter in Dua Lipa’s skies, eyes and on her bikini. You best believe that even when this pop star is lounging on what appears to be a tree bark while reading a book, she is not skimping on the glam quotient. The sequin bikini trend is not for the faint-hearted. You need an appetite for extravaganza to don a glittery sequined set, but if you take the plunge there will be no one quite as glamourous as you on the poolside as you literally shimmer in the sunshine. You can start out with lightly studded bikinis to ease into the trend and work your way up to more ornate sequins.