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Move over basic bikini, because there’s a sizzling new swimwear trend in town and it’s blowing up this summer.
After Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri was spotted in a marble print bikini and matching ruched dress on the romantic reality show, New Look reported a 250% rise in searches for ‘3 piece bikini set’, and beach co-ords are proving very popular with Instagram style stars, too.
Essentially, it’s a traditional bikini with an added garment in a matching fabric. But there are lots of different options for that extra piece – and that’s the beauty of the trend.
It might be, for example, a printed sarong to tie around your waist…
New Look White Chain Print Moulded Triangle Bikini Top, £15.99; White Chain Print V Front Bikini Bottoms, £9.99; White Chain Print Sarong, £9.99
A long-sleeved crop top or loose shirt to throw on when you need a bit of protection from the sun (or a chilly breeze)…
Nasty Gal Recycled Landscape Print 3 Piece Bikini Set, £39.20 (was £49)
Or a pair of breezy trousers, perfect for strolling to the beach and back.
FatFace Sea Floral Ruffle Bikini Top, £18 (was £22.50); Sea Floral Wide Leg Trousers, £49.50
There are even three-piece sets offering matching bucket hats or adorable little headscarves.
And the great thing about that extra garment is that you can style it as part of your summer wardrobe too – team a bright crop top with jeans and heels for a night out, or wear those trousers with a white tee and trainers for a comfy plane outfit.
PrettyLittleThing Cream Amalfi Island Print Ruffle Sleeve Halterneck Bikini Top, £11 (was £15); Cream Amalfi Island Print Ruffle Bikini Bottoms, £9 (were £12); Cream Amalfi Print Sarong, £9 (was £12)
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Some brands, like FatFace, have entire ranges of swimwear and separates in the same print, so you can curate your own three-piece set.
So if you’re heading off on holiday and wondering what to pack, now you know: the three-piece bikini is the swimwear to be seen in right now.
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