It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: your summer holiday.
Whether you’re going abroad or having a staycation, you’ll no doubt be thinking about what bikini or one-piece you want to wear this year.
If you’ve sorted your flip flops, hat and sunscreen, all that’s left to do is figure out your swimwear.
Here are the top trends making a splash this summer…
1. Shimmering metallics
“Summer 2022 is all about high shine, sparkle and shimmer – anything to make you glisten in the sunlight,” says Danni Gisbourne, founder of Summer Club The Label (summerclubthelabel.com).
Gisbourne recommends looking out for fabrics woven with metallic thread, as these are shaping up to be the standout material of the long-awaited summer.
Next Chelsea Peers Plunge Neck Eco Swimsuit, £32,
2. Belted suits
Whether you’ve got an athletic, straight or curvy figure, belted suits look good on all body types.
Lands’ End Women’s Draper James x Lands’ End Light Control Chlorine Resistant Wrap Swimsuit in Pale Green Shadow Floral, from £95
3. Captivating cut-outs
Cut-outs can transform a timeless silhouette – maybe it’s by plunging necklines with tasteful tie fronts, or material constructed to reveal triangles of skin.
Debenhams Tropical Lace Up Swimsuit in Pink, £19.20 (was £32)
4. Noughties-inspired tankinis
“The tankini is a fun, Y2K-inspired style that brings with it so much nostalgia – and is so wearable in many settings,” says Janaya Wilkins, CEO and designer at SLO Active (sloactive.com)
Fatface Seahorse Tankini Top, £35; Seahorse Bikini Bottoms, £19.50
5. Romantic ruffles
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Debenhams Garden Picnic Gingham Check Print Swimsuit, £10.50 (was £35)