I recently took a road trip [1] to Palm Desert, CA, and stayed there for a week with my boyfriend. Prior to my trip, I spent a lot of time checking the weather and slowly coming to terms with the fact that it would be well over 100 degrees every single day. I realised early on that I would be spending most of my time by the pool [2] and the only necessities I would be bringing were swimsuits and sunscreen. Since I'm already stocked up when it comes to SPF, I decided I needed a bikini [3] refresh, and I set out to find a few before heading down to Southern California.
I didn't have much time before our trip, so I decided to look to Amazon [4] for cute swimsuit [5] options because of the fast shipping, and luckily I wasn't disappointed. I have a larger chest, and it's typically difficult for me to purchase bikini sets [6] since I usually need a smaller-size bottom and a larger-size top. However, all of the options I chose that came as a set were string bikini tops, which meant I could adjust the size and make them work for me.
I found four bikinis all under $30 that were perfect for my week-long getaway. I took a size small in all of the bikinis, and I wear a 32D bra and am typically a 24 or 25 in pants and jeans. Shop my picks ahead!
Pastel-Blue Daisy Bikini
This SweatyRocks Two Piece Swimsuit [8] ($23) has over 80 five-star reviews on Amazon, and I can absolutely see why. The daisy pattern is very on trend right now, and the pastel colours are absolutely adorable. The bottoms are a wedgie fit, but they are definitely on the tiny side. I decided to stick with a small in this swimsuit but probably could have sized up if I wanted more coverage.
Chic Green-and-Black Bikini
This black-and-green Soly Hux Frill Trim Halter Bikini [9] ($24) is probably my favourite of the entire bunch. I'm obsessed with the quality, fit, and colour. The bottoms are cheeky (but not too cheeky), and the material of the suit is as smooth as butter. This swimsuit comes in yellow and black as well, and it's definitely already in my cart.
Stylish Blue Flower Bikini
After I received this Soly Hux Frill Trim Halter Bikini [10] ($20) in the mail, I was honestly shocked at how luxurious the material was because the swimsuit was so affordable. Not only is the material amazing, but the fit is also perfect. The bottoms are a thong and amazing if you're looking for that no-tan-line look. I love the flower pattern and the blue colour. This is easily one of the cutest swimsuits I've purchased in years.
Abstract Tie-Dye Bikini With Sarong
This Soly Hux Tie Dye Wrap Bikini 3-Piece Swimsuit [11] ($26) is so flattering. I love that it comes with a bikini set as well as a matching sarong to complete the entire look. The top has extra-long strings so you can tie them around your torso multiple times or wear them like a typical bikini top. It runs a little on the smaller side, but I decided to stick with a size small because I was looking for a little less coverage.