These are the 8 most important swimwear trends of the year
Bucket up, baby, swimsuit season is almost upon us. Because we’ve stocked up on sunscreen and are ready to hit the beach, we took it upon ourselves to peek into the browsing history of our more than 120 million international users to find out what this year’s must-have swimwear trends look like. From cut-outs and asymmetrical lines to gingham and colour-block patterns, these are the eight most important swimwear trends of 2021, according to you.
Swimwear trend #1: Brown bikinis
Abysse
Womens Liya Bikini Top - Brown - Moda Operandi
$108.00
Moda Operandi
JADE Swim
Bond Wraparound Bikini Top - Womens - Brown
$120.00
MATCHES
Oséree
glittered bikini set - Brown
$219.00
Farfetch
Matteau
The Wrap Triangle Bikini Top - Womens - Brown
$135.00
MATCHES
Swimwear trend #2: Retro prints
Another swimwear trend to shop this summer: retro prints. To get the throwback look, think ’70s-inspired paisley or Versace circa the ’90s. On Stylight, this trend has seen an increase in clicks of over 1,000%, compared to the previous year.
Swimwear trend #3: Gingham prints
The gingham print reminiscent of our girlhoods is back and chicer than ever. Don’t just take our word for it; clicks on gingham-printed swimwear have shot up by +132% on Stylight since January.
Swimwear trend #4: Colour-block swimwear
Just like retro-inspired swimsuits, the colour-block category has seen an increase in clicks of over 1,000% on Stylight. Shop the style from Solid & Striped, Mara Hoffman, and Oséree.
Reina Olga
Exotica cross front swimsuit - Pink
$247.00
Farfetch
Solid & Striped
Lucia colour-block swimsuit - Orange
$225.00
Farfetch
Oséree
Shine Coloré high-waisted bikini - Blue
$250.00
Farfetch
Swimwear trend #5: Asymmetrical swimwear
A unique twist to the classic swimsuit: asymmetrical cuts. Clicks on the cool-girl swimwear style have risen by +230% since the start of the year.
Haight
Lucia asymmetric bodysuit - Black
$414.00
Farfetch
Ulla Johnson
Womens Reina Tie-Dyed Bikini Top - Multi - Moda Operandi
$125.00
Moda Operandi
Adriana Degreas
one shoulder polka dot swimsuit - Green
$260.00
Farfetch
Swimwear trend #6: Basic swimwear
In regards to this year’s swimwear trends, basic doesn’t always mean boring. No-fuss, no-frill classically cut swimsuits are popping up everywhere this season with a +316% increase in clicks compared to last year.
Bondi Born
Womens Margot One-Piece High-Cut Swimsuit - Black - XS - Moda Operandi
$250.00
Moda Operandi
Haight
Twy Cutout Swimsuit - Womens - Black
$189.00
MATCHES
Haight
Brigitte Square-neck Jersey Swimsuit - Womens - Black
$210.00
MATCHES
Eres
Aquarelle One-Piece Swimsuit - White - FR 36 - Moda Operandi Black
$425.00
Moda Operandi
Swimwear trend #7: Underwire swimsuits
Beloved by our well-endowed sisters, swimsuits featuring built-in underwire support are a major must-shop this summer. Flattering for every figure, the style has seen a click increase of +68% compared to last year.
Reina Olga
Brigitte bikini set - Black
$210.00
Farfetch
Swimwear trend #8: Swimsuits with cut-outs
It’s not all straightforward style for the summer. According to Stylight data, swimwear with cut-outs along the back, sides, and front, have seen a click increase of +182% since the start of the year.
