I'm a huge fan of two- and three-piece swimsuit [1] sets, mostly because you can mix and match the separates with the rest of your wardrobe — seamlessly working the printed button-downs and sarong skirts into your at-home athleisure style [2]. With a handful of new swim releases to talk about come full-fledged beach outfits [3] that include extra coverage thanks to this trend. Harley Viera-Newton's label HVN just released her own iteration in the adorable cherry print above, complete with a wrap skirt. And some of our favourite brands in resortwear, such as Andrea Iyamah and Montce, have been coordinating bikini and one-piece patterns with cover-ups, caftans, and loose, flowy pants for years, churning out fresh looks for 2020.
It's safe to say this trend has gone above and beyond the retail space, because our Instagram feeds [4] are now filled with the likes of Frankies Bikinis [5]'s signature terry cloth combinations and Solid + Striped's relaxed bowling shirts, which top off some of the brand's most classic maillots. This "collect-them-all" swim separates approach certainly might cost you a few extra dollars, but then again, you could argue that the versatility of these designs make them a solid investment beyond the summer months. Keep reading for some quick styling inspiration, then shop my favourite pieces available right now.