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As the days grow longer and the weather grows warmer, swimwear trends are slowly edging their way to the forefront of the fashion scene. Like any other in-vogue fashion trend, popular swimsuit design changes from year to year. You can root through your closet for last year’s classic style, but if you want to fill your summer wardrobe with eye-catching bikinis and chic one-pieces, you have to keep up with the current cuts and styles.

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Thankfully, swimwear fashion debuts early. In fact, Miami Swim Week premiered some of the top runway trends in swimsuit fashion that will be all over the beach this year. Here are some of the best styles you should be looking out for, inspired by runway designs.

High-Cut Legs

Although high-cut legs are not a new trend in swimwear fashion, they are a particularly flattering one. Falling higher on the hips, this style elongates your legs and lengthens your entire figure. They can appear in high-waisted or low-rise bottoms, but either way, they are particularly complimentary on almost any body type.

This season, high-cut legs will become especially prominent. You’ll see them paired with a high-rise waistband and a skimpy cut, creating a look that extends your figure while simultaneously drawing attention to your backside. 

Retro

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Trends are nothing if not cyclical, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that retro styles continuously work their way in and out of popular fashion. This season, retro is back again, primarily featuring styles that evoke 80’s and 90’s fashion. Sporty tankinis, ruching along the bodice, and vivid prints and neon colours will be prominent by the seaside. Polka dots and zippered details will be especially popular, along with suits that feature a little more coverage. Accessorized correctly, you could even pull off many of these timeless styles as a trendy streetwear outfit., you could even pull off many of these timeless styles as a trendy streetwear outfit.

Animal Print

Animal prints have been bringing their wild but neutral look to the runway for several seasons, and it doesn’t appear that they’ll be stopping any time soon. At the same time, animal rights are of the utmost importance in the current climate, so faux fabrics are the new norm. Thankfully, genuine animal skin isn’t a concern when it comes to your swimwear, allowing you to embrace this stylish look without a hint of guilt.

Classic leopard print and sleek snake print will be popular choices for trendy bikinis and one-pieces as a way of bringing flashy, animalistic flair to your day at the beach. A printed top or bottom can be paired with an article in a solid colour for a wholly sophisticated look.

Knotted Details

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Basic women’s designer swimwear doesn’t cut it anymore this season. While a sleek, no-frills look used to the height of fashion, swimwear trends are moving towards more intricate designs. Knotted details and elaborate ties are taking over the swimwear scene. Minimalism is out, embellishments that allow the suit to double as a top are in.

Stringy ties that wrap around your body multiple times are a particularly popular way to embrace this trend. If you still veer towards a simpler style, knotted waistbands and decorative ties can also allow you to add this style to your wardrobe. Either way, this season’s trends are moving towards showy adornments, rather than the austere style that was so prevalent in the past.

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Embrace the swimwear trend that resonates with your everyday sense of style, find a cut that hugs your body shape perfectly, and go out and rock it confidently!

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Playsuits are a versatile, chic and effortless way to show your style for many casual and more dressy occasions. From more laid-back looks to amped-up night out ensembles, playsuit outfits allow you to be creative and have fun with your wardrobe. Here are some ideas to help you find the perfect inspiration for your next playsuit ensemble:

Style With Statement Jewellery


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Playsuits have an effortless chicness about them, and when you’re looking for ways to style it, sometimes you need to look no further than your jewellery collection.

Find your favourite pair of standout earrings or a statement necklace and just like that, you’re ready for the day! We love the idea of using dazzling jewellery to amp up the fun of an otherwise more understated playsuit, or helping to bring out some of the accent colours and prints, with carefully selected bangles, earrings, or a sweet necklace.

SHE’S ON THE WEDGE OF GLORY


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What’s fantastic about a go-to playsuit is that it pairs as beautifully with casual sandals as any other kind of footwear you have in your closet. Figuring out how to wear a playsuit for a night-time engagement can be as easy as trading your flats for a pair of comfortable wedges.

We love the pairing of sophistication and dressiness with the 'comfortability' and ease of wedges. Not to mention, they’ll make your legs look endless in your favourite playsuit!

Show Your Stripes


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The versatility of stripes in today’s stylish patterns is spectacular, and we love to take full advantage of how they give a jump suit a little something extra for any occasion. Stripes sometimes have a reputation for being tricky to tackle, but figuring out how to wear a striped suit is super fun and can be an ultra-flattering and fabulous look!

From understated diagonal stripes to bold horizontal patterns, stripes are a classic and an essential part of our wardrobes all year long. It doesn’t take much to accessorise a striped playsuit for daytime and when you’re ready to head out for the evening, simply add some dazzling jewellery and throw on a moto jacket or breezy kimono to up your look’s sophistication.

Hats Off

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Our hats are off to any stylish trendsetter who loves to wear a fabulous oversized hat. These are an especially great accessory for an eccentric outfit that reads trendy and beautiful.

Leave your hair down with some loose waves and keep your other accessories to a minimum when you opt for a fun floppy or a more structured hat. Between your cute playsuit and lovely hat, you’ll be stealing the spotlight wherever you go!

Belt It Up


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Sometimes, adding some unexpected structure can give a flowy or long jumpsuit a more flattering and chic look. We love the idea of taking a beachside outfit to a dressed up, office-appropriate look by just adding a blazer and a simple belt.

If you’ve been wondering how to get away with wearing a playsuit to the office, consider a longer jumpsuit or more chic and tailored option with a belt, and you’re all set. For a daytime boho chic look, an unexpected tassel at the waist can give your look an effortless feel.


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How do you usually like to style your playsuits? Let us know in the comments!