It's no secret that Kiara on Outer Banks has a killer swimsuit collection [1], but it turns out the actress who portrays her character, Madison Bailey [2], does too. Take a quick scroll through Maddie's Instagram [3], and you'll be blessed with cute bikinigrams from both the set of Outer Banks [4] and her life before becoming a breakout Netflix star. Her IRL bathing suit style offers a delightfully varied mix — she's got classics like a black string two-piece (don't we all?) and wild cards like a neon one-shoulder suit.
To honour our favourite member of the Pogue crew [5], we're breaking down Maddie's best swimsuit moments and styling tricks, plus where to score similar styles for yourself this summer. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we hereby declare Miss Madison Bailey the all-reigning Queen of Cute Swimsuits. *Slams imaginary gavel* Court dismissed.
Shop a Similar Orange Bikini
Shade & Shore Light Lined Ribbed Bikini Top [9] ($30) and Strappy Side Ribbed Hipster Bikini Bottom [10] ($20)
Shop a Similar Orange Bikini
Shade & Shore Lightly Lined Long Line Ring Detail Bikini Top [11] ($30) and Hipster Bikini Bottom [12] ($18)
Shop Her Exact Striped Bikini
Floralkini Rainbow Striped Triangle Bikini Top [13] ($22) and Bikini Bottom [14] ($17)
Shop a Similar Striped Bikini
O'neill Cascada Stripe Tall Tri Knot Top [15] ($41, originally $46) and High-Waist Bottoms [16] ($43, originally $48)
Shop a Similar Scoop-Neck Bikini
Aerie Wide Strap Scoop Bikini Top [17] ($21, originally $30) and High-Waisted Cheeky Bikini Bottom [18] ($17, originally $25)
Shop a Similar Scoop-Neck Bikini
Monki Recycled Scoop Neck Bikini Top [19] ($24) and Hipster Bikini Bottoms [20] ($10)
Shop a Similar Floral Bikini
Peek & Beau Curve T-Shirt Bikini Top [21] ($20, originally $45) and High-Waist Bikini Bottom [22] ($13, originally $26)
Shop a Similar Floral Bikini
Xhilaration Square Neck Bralette Bikini Top [23] ($15) and Cheeky High Waist Cinched Bikini Bottom [24] ($18)
Shop a Similar Blue Bikini
Swimsuits For All Mentor Wild Waves Ribbed High-Waist Bikini [25] ($96)
Shop a Similar Patterned Bikini
ZAFUL Cross Marble Lace-up Bikini Set [26] ($15)
Shop a Similar Patterned Bikini
Frankies Bikinis Briar Top [27] ($95) and Briar Botttom [28] ($90)
Shop a Similar String Bikini
Calzedonia Indonesia Padded Triangle Bikini Top [29] ($40) and Tie Bikini Bottoms [30] ($30)
Shop a Similar String Bikini
Xhilaration String Triangle Bikini Top [31] ($15) and String Bikini Bottom [32] ($15)
Shop a Similar One-Shoulder Bikini
Charlie Holiday Tide Lime Green Ribbed One-Shoulder Bikini Top [33] ($54) and Bamba Lime Green Bikini Bottom [34] ($49)
Shop a Similar One-Shoulder Bikini
Hunza G Neon One-Shoulder Seersucker Bikini [35] ($180)
Shop a Similar Green Bikini
Beach Riot Kenzi Bikini Top [36] ($78) and Zurie Bikini Bottoms [37] ($78)
Shop a Similar Green Bikini
Calzedonia Indonesia Extra Padded Triangle Bikini Top [38] ($50) and Bow Bikini Bottoms [39] ($30)
Shop a Similar Black Bikini
H&M Padded Triangle Bikini Top [40] ($20) and V-cut Bikini Bottoms [41] ($13)
Shop a Similar Black Bikini
Seafolly Active Halter Bikini Top [42] ($78) and Split Band Hipster Bikini Bottoms [43] ($62)
Shop a Similar Tropical One-Piece
PQ Swim Arielle One-Piece [44] ($92, originally $154)
Shop a Similar Tropical One-Piece
EIDON Allie One-Piece [45] ($17-68)
Shop a Similar Red Bikini
Casa Raki Paula Off-the-Shoulder Crossover Bikini Top [46] ($75) and Low-Rise Bikini Briefs [47] ($75)
Shop a Similar Red Bikini
SAME Ruffle Sleeve Bikini Top [48] ($56, originally $85) and Brief Bikini Bottom [49] ($45, originally $75)