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Swimsuit Trends For 2018

Buy These Swimsuits Now and Wear Them Through 2019 — Because They'll Still Be Cool

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The new year starts in January, and if you think that's not bikini season, well, you're wrong. Right when Resort collections drop, it feels like the supermodels and stars jet-set off to extravagant beach locales, showing us exactly what to wear for the new year. We've done our research, analysing the new prints, silhouettes, and colourways brands are churning out, thereby finalising the biggest swimsuit trends to invest in now and wear through next Christmas. Yep, that means you can trust all of these styles to be relevant when you're on holiday in March or September, and we bet you'll be just as excited to flaunt them then, too. Go ahead and read up on every swimwear design, or jump ahead to the one you're already eyeing.

  • Belted
  • Polka Dots
  • Fruit Prints
  • Velvet
  • Frilled Sleeves
  • Sports Bra Tops
  • Ribbed or Seersucker
  • Cheeky
  • Warm Tones
  • Whether it's a thick, contrast belt around the waist or strapped onto a bikini bottom, the added accessory draws attention to the waist. Here, Hilary Rhoda wears the Solid + Striped Rachel Bikini Top (£65) and Bikini Bottom (£65).

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    Solid and Striped - The Victoria Belted Swimsuit - Mustard (£145)

    Solid & Striped One-Piece Swimwear
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    Zimmermann Kali Belted Striped Bandeau Bikini - Burgundy (£205)

    Zimmermann Two-Piece Swimwear
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    Myleene Klass Belted Mono Plunge Swimsuit (£35)

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    Zimmermann Belted Leopard-Print Swimsuit (£271)

    Zimmermann One-Piece Swimwear
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    Diane von Furstenberg Belted Swimsuit - Black (£180)

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    Missguided Black Plunge Belted Swimsuit, Black (£25)

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    It's a classic print that's made its way onto so many street style outfits, so why not swimsuits? Here, Emily Ratajkowski wears a bikini from her own line, but Candice Swanepoel's a fan of the look, too.

    Marysia Swim Antibes Polka Dot Bandeau Bikini Top (£110)

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    French Connection Polka Dot Bandeau Swimsuit (£45)

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    Lisa Marie Fernandez Imaan Polka-Dot Bikini (£630)

    Lisa Marie Fernandez Two-Piece Swimwear
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    Rye - Zing Polka-dot Triangle Bikini - White (£170)

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    Tory Burch Polka-dot Bandeau Bikini - Navy (£230)

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    Norma Kamali Empire Jose Mio Off-the-shoulder Polka-dot Swimsuit - Black (£170)

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    We've already got a few favourite cherry-printed suits on our wish lists, including the Solid + Striped Michelle Cherry One-Piece Demi Lovato's rocking. But other fruits are fair game too, including watermelons, bananas, and pineapples.

    South Beach Pineapple Print Plunge Swimsuit (£26)

    South Beach One-Piece Swimwear
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    J.Crew Shoulder-tie one-piece swimsuit in watermelon print (£130)

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    Solid & Striped Michelle Cherry Swimsuit (£137)

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    Ganni Printed Swimsuit - Black (£140)

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    South Beach Cherry Print Swimsuit (£15)

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    Adriana Degreas - Mesh-trimmed Printed Triangle Bikini - Emerald (£310)

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    The velvet swimsuit trend is somewhat of a continuation from 2017, but now we've got so many more colourways to choose from. Here, Joan Smalls rocks a design from her upcoming collaboration with Smart & Sexy.

    Bershka Pink Velvet Swimsuit (£9)

    Bershka One-Piece Swimwear
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    Asos Star Mesh Insert Velvet Bandeau Swimsuit (£32)

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    Bershka Berskha Velvet Bikini Top (£12.50)

    Bershka Two-Piece Swimwear
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    Wolfwhistle Wolf & Whistle Velvet Strappy Bikini Bottom (£14)

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    Velvet Swimsuit (£49)

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    Prism LA velvet swimsuit (£195)

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    Asymmetrical ruffles, floral appliqué, and decoration on one side are all details you'll see this year. Devon Windsor's white embellished design would be the perfect bridal one-piece, eh?

    Monif C One Shoulder Frill Swimsuit (£55)

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    Motel Floral Frill Swimsuit (£11)

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    Very Shimmer Frill Swimsuit (£35)

    Very One-Piece Swimwear
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    Goddiva One Shoulder Frill Swimsuit (£60)

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    Playful Promises Bardot Frill Swimsuit (£65)

    Playful Promises One-Piece Swimwear
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    Asos Riviera Floral Crop Frill Bikini Top (£12)

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    High-leg bottoms have been around for some time, but pair one with a sporty top like Sara Sampaio's, and you're straight out of the '80s. These designs are fitted and functional, but when made with less fabric, probably best reserved for ladies with a small bust.

    rhythm Stripe Scoop Bikini Top (£9)

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    Seafolly Carribean ink reversible bikini bralette top (£60)

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    Zulu And Zephyr Zulu & Zephyr Etheral White Bralette Bikini Top (£53)

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    Calvin Klein Intense power bralette bikini top (£38)

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    Free Society Stripe Bralette Bikini Top (£20)

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    Her Line Red Suzi Bralette Bikini Top (£140)

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    Is it a swimsuit or is it a bodysuit? Better yet, is it both? Hannah Bronfman shows off Hunza G's Seersucker Swimsuit (£135), which is textured and offers a little more dimension than your classic maillot in lycra. Pair one of these with your cutoff shorts and wedges, and you've got way more of a look than you'd imagine.

    NET-A-PORTER One-Piece Swimwear
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    Topshop Ribbed Frill Bikini Crop Top (£18)

    Topshop Two-Piece Swimwear
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    Twiin Plunge Ribbed Swimsuit (£55)

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    Tabula Rasa - Toque Off-the-shoulder Ribbed Stretch-knit Bikini - Baby pink (£325)

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    Solid and Striped - The Anne-marie Ribbed Swimsuit - Baby pink (£150)

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    RVCA Ribbed Swimsuit (£44)

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    Missguided Red Extreme Low Back Ribbed Swimsuit, Red (£18)

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    Women are confident to show a little more booty in 2018, and we think that's great. While we've seen plenty of thong bikini bottoms (ahem, Lady Gaga), Ashley Graham's getting the party started in her black one piece, which provides a structured one-and-done look if you prefer more top-to-bottom coverage.

    Pistol Panties Watermelon Cut Out Bandeau Swimsuit (£179)

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    Montce Swim Lace Lattice Bikini Top (£106)

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    Solid & Striped Women's The Chelsea Swimsuit Mustard Stripe Rib (£155)

    Solid & Striped One-Piece Swimwear
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    Fashion Union Lace Swimsuit (£14)

    Fashion Union One-Piece Swimwear
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    Rip Curl Reversible Last Light Mix And Match Cheeky Bikini Bottom (£35)

    Rip Curl Two-Piece Swimwear
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    Rip Curl Classic Cheeky Bikini Bottom (£23)

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    From marigold to bright orange, swimsuits in these warm shades will make you glow. Think of any hue that reminds you of the sunrise, and run with it. Emily Ratajkowski's got the right idea, and Kaia Gerber followed suit.

    Marysia Swim Palm Springs Maillot Swimsuit (£275)

    Marysia Swim One-Piece Swimwear
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    Somedays Lovin Marigold Plunge Swimsuit (£60)

    ASOS One-Piece Swimwear
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    Oséree Swimwear Laminated Lycra Tringle Bikini (£174)

    Luisaviaroma Two-Piece Swimwear
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    Wolfwhistle Wolf & Whistle Textured Lace Up Swimsuit D-F Cup (£18.50)

    Wolfwhistle One-Piece Swimwear
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    Hunza G Cut-out swimsuit (£110)

    Selfridges One-Piece Swimwear
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    Haight v-neck swimsuit (£290)

    Farfetch One-Piece Swimwear
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