Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion How to Wear a Swimsuit as a Top 5 Ways to Wear Swimwear as a Top 4 May 2019 by Avery Matera Image Source: Instagram user adenorah As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When it comes to Summer styling, all rules should be thrown out the window. While I'm a proponent of that all year, there's something about the warmer weather that acts as a constant whisper in your ear to take even more fashion risks than you might have in the months prior. First up? Styling that swimwear you love so much in the real world. We prepare our beachside wardrobes so excitedly, it would be a shame to just stop there, no? This Summer, consider swapping out some of your more traditional tops for swimwear instead. Personally, I love my growing collection of maillots and bikinis so much that I've spent the better part of the past few Summer seasons taking particular care to create an army of go-to looks that effortlessly gather them into the fold. After all, a one-piece swimsuit is basically just a waterproof bodysuit, right? And how does that French bikini top reallydiffer from your favourite lace bralette. Ahead, find my five favourite ways to style my swimwear in real life, and try them all out for yourself this Summer! The Classic White Tee Image Source: Courtesy of designers When you want something that gives the same vibe as the classic white t-shirt, but isn't a classic white t-shirt, consider swapping the topper out for a one-piece swimsuit of the bright white variety instead. Marysia Mott Scalloped Halterneck Swimsuit ($340). Madewell The Boardwalk Ankle-Strap Sandal ($60). What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Red Tweed 2.55 Bag ($4750). Jennifer Behr Emilia Grosgrain Bow Barrette ($128). Hunting Season Large Straw and Leather Shoulder Bag ($680). Marysia Mott Scalloped Halterneck Swimsuit $340 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now Madewell The Boardwalk Ankle-Strap Sandal $60 from madewell.com Buy Now What Goes Around Comes Around Chanel Red Tweed 2.55 Bag $4750 from shop.goop.com Buy Now Jennifer Behr Emilia Grosgrain Bow Barrette $128 from jenniferbehr.com Buy Now Hunting Season Large Straw and Leather Shoulder Bag $680 from modaoperandi.com Buy Now The Graphic Glimpse Image Source: Courtesy of designers When styling that button-down-and-denim combo, slip a fun printed bikini top underneath that will show just enough when you leave that last button undone. Consider it a summertime stand-in for the flirty lace bralette style you rock all year round. Belize Chiara Seersucker Triangle Bikini Top ($140), Equipment Slim Signature Silk Shirt ($230). Boyish Jeans The Tommy Distressed Jeans ($168). Tabitha Simmons Hermione Floral-Jacquard Mary Jane Flats ($556). Medina Mercantile Leather-Trimmed Market Basket ($80). Belize Chiara Seersucker Triangle Bikini Top $140 from shop.goop.com Buy Now Equipment Slim Signature Silk Shirt $230 from equipmentfr.com Buy Now Boyish Jeans The Tommy Distressed Jeans $168 from intermixonline.com Buy Now Tabitha Simmons Hermione Floral-Jacquard Mary Jane Flats $556 from matchesfashion.com Buy Now Medina Mercantile Leather-Trimmed Market Basket $80 from shop.goop.com Buy Now The Layering Technique Image Source: Courtesy of designers If you're looking for a way to show off your bikini top but don't want to walk around with your stomach bared to the world, consider layering your favourite colorful swimwear bralette underneath a jumpsuit or pair of overalls instead. Amir Slama Hot Pants Bikini Set ($472). Levi's Skinny Denim Overalls ($128). Vince Wilden Platform Slip On Sneakers ($225). Roxanne Assoulin Tropical Candy Necklace ($175). Amir Slama Hot Pants Bikini Set $472 from farfetch.com Buy Now Levi's Skinny Denim Overalls $128 from anthropologie.com Buy Now Vince Wilden Platform Slip On Sneakers $225 from shopbop.com Buy Now Roxanne Assoulin Tropical Candy Necklace $175 from roxanneassoulin.com Buy Now The Bikini That Looks Like a Shirt Image Source: Courtesy of designers There's no better way to style that head-turning bikini that's designed to look exactly like a top than, well, wearing it as a top. Who says that just because it's waterproof you have to wear it in the water? Tory Burch Costa Printed Tie-Strap Bandeau ($138). Raey Rail High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans ($173). Gucci Princetown Leather Slipper ($790). Staud Bisset Bag ($350). Jennifer Fisher Baby Kevin Hoops ($450). Tory Burch Costa Printed Tie-Strap Bandeau $138 from toryburch.com Buy Now Raey Rail High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans $173 from matchesfashion.com Buy Now Gucci Princetown Leather Slipper $790 from gucci.com Buy Now Staud Bisset Bag $350 from shop.goop.com Buy Now Jennifer Fisher Baby Kevin Hoops $450 from jenniferfisherjewellery.com Buy Now The Sporty Take on Flirty Feminine Image Source: Courtesy of designers We love a mix-and-match look, especially when it comes to those of the after-hours variety. When heading out for an evening event this Summer, trade your silk camisole or statement blouse for a cropped swimwear top instead. We especially love this look when paired with the most girly of midi skirts. J.Crew Cropped Halter Bikini Top ($54). Sacai Draped Pleated Floral-Print Satin and Chiffon Midi Skirt ($1415). Sam Edelman Yaro Suede Sandals ($100). Mango Zipped Biker Jacket ($80). Prada Panier Small Bucket Bag ($1190). J.Crew Cropped Halter Bikini Top $54 from jcrew.com Buy Now Sacai Draped Pleated Floral-Print Satin and Chiffon Midi Skirt $1415 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now Sam Edelman Yaro Suede Sandals $100 from shopbop.com Buy Now Mango Zipped Biker Jacket $80 from shop.mango.com Buy Now Prada Panier Small Bucket Bag $1190 from farfetch.com Buy Now Summer FashionStyle How-ToSwimwearSummer