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A marie claire Editor’s Guide To The Best Swimsuit Trends For Summer

Here comes the sun

There’s only one thing you need to be summer-ready this season: a sleek swimsuit or beachy bikini from this colour-coded selection. 

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Summer is fast approaching, so the marie claire team knows it’s now or never to find the perfect beach attire sure to have you gliding from sand to surf all season long. 

We’ve done the research for you, and found the trends that are already taking over the beach to poolside. Everything from vibrant hues to muted neutrals is making a splash this season, so there’s plenty to choose from in our edit below. 

Modern Monochrome 

Universally flattering and irresistibly timeless, monochromatic designs aren’t going anywhere this season—from polka-dots to black and white bikinis, these pieces make a statement while keeping it subtle. 

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(Credit: Photography: Bec Lorrimer/Sam I Am Management, Styled By: Monica Russell)
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Peony Swimwear top, $130, and briefs, $140; peonyswimwear.com

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Peony Swimwear top, $210, and briefs, $90, peonyswimwear.com 

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Suboo swimsuit, $220; suboo.com.au

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Triangl bikini, $99; triangl.com

Sunshine State

The sunshine won’t be the only bright thing this season, with brilliant yellows and blazing oranges in the form of crochet two-pieces and checkered bikinis making their way onto the scene. You’ll be shining from the inside out in these happy colours and prints. 

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(Credit: Photography: Bec Lorrimer/Sam I Am Management, Styled By: Monica Russell)

Kerryn (left) wears Fella Swim top, $154, and briefs $80; fellaswim.com. Cameron wears Suboo swimsuit, $180, suboo.com.au. Also pictured: Faithfull the Brand bag, $119, faithfullthebrand.com; Mayde towel, $119.95, maydestore.com

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She Made Me Tops & Brief, $115 each; shemademe.com

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Palm Swimwear swimsuit, $230; palmswimwear.com

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Peony Swimwear top, $130, and briefs, $90; peonyswimwear.com

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Pretty In Pink

Soft blushes and vibrant pinks found their place in the sun this year. Keep the trend sweet with feminine frills and bows, or accompany a floral one-piece with a daring plunge. 

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(Credit: Photography: Bec Lorrimer/Sam I Am Management, Styled By: Monica Russell)

Onia swimsuit, approx $266.46, onia.com; Phoebe Hyles hat, $390, phoebehyles.com; Reliquia bracelet, $229, reliquiacollective.com

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La Porte bikini, $340; laporteswim.com

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Ephemera top, $220, and briefs, $100; ephemeralive.com

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Mink Pink swimsuit, $99.95; minkpinkworld.com 

Blue Horizons 

Swimsuits in varying shades of blue are sure to make a splash this summer. The vibrant trend is the quintessential summer staple, with colours ranging from deep cobalt to dazzling aqua. 

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(Credit: Photography: Bec Lorrimer/Sam I Am Management, Styled By: Monica Russell)

Rae (left) wears Zimmermann bikini, $240, zimmermannwear.com. Cameron wears Bondi Born swimsuit, $295; bondiborn.com 

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Bec + Bridge top, $120, and briefs, $130; becandbridge.com.au

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Oséree bikini, $330; oseree.com 

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Frankies Bikinis swimsuit, $315, frankies-bikinis.com

Frankies Bikinis swimsuit, $315, frankiesbikinis.com

Super Natural 

Let your adventurous side run free this summer, with neutral colours and wild prints the new cool-girl go-to. 

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(Credit: Photography: Bec Lorrimer/Sam I Am Management, Styled By: Monica Russell)
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Rae (left) wears Hunza G bikini, $245, hunzag.com, and Kmart bag, $20, kmart.com.au; Kerryn wears Hunza G swimsuit, $235, hunzag.com 

La Porte bikini, $298; laporteswim.com

La Porte bikini, $298; laporteswim.com

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Matteau swimsuit, $300; matteau-store.com 

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Hunza G bikini, $255; hunzag.com

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