Top Swimwear Trends 2018

Runway: Victor Virgile/Getty Images. Richard Majchrzak.

Retro Swimsuits

Get retro flirty in these runway-inspired suits.

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Runway: Temperly London

Bikini, top and swim skirt, $55 each, LandsEnd.com

Cardigan, $195, and bikini, $395, LisaMarieFernandez.com

Bikini, Lonely, top and bottom, $99 each, LonelyLabel.com

One-piece, Michael by Michael Kors, $122, MichaelKors.com

One-piece, $352, Marysia.com

Swim dress, Jessica Simpson, $142, AlwaysForMe.com (available in sizes 0X to 3X)

Complete the look!
Sunglasses, $150, Raen.com

Bucket bag, Neely & Chloe, $238, NeelyAndChloe.com

Slide, Ancient Greek Sandals, $250, BergdorfGoodman.com

Lipstick, Guerlain KissKiss LoveLovein Red, $37, Sephora.com

Runway: Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/. Richard Majchrzak.

Sporty Suits

Feel sleek and sporty in these swimsuits.

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Runway: Isabel Marant

Bikini, Next, top, $64, and bottom, $48, SwimSpot.com

Rash Guard, Sperry, $68, and bottom, $38, Amazon.com/Fashion

Bikini, top, $46, and bottom, $30, SimplyBe.com (available in sizes 8 to 24)

One-piece, Summersalt, $95, GoSummerSalt.com

One-piece, The Shoshanna Collection, $198, Shoshanna.com

Swim dress, $122, BodyGlove.com

Complete the look!
Tote, $98, DewDropDesigns.com

Watch, Movado, $450, 917-934-4963

Bracelets, $240 for set of three, RoxanneAssoulin.com

Slides, $40 per pair, DrSchollsShoes.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak

Run for Cover

Elevate your beach look with a marvelous cover-up. No more one-style-fits-all: Now you'll find pretty picks for every body.

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Kimono: Bikini, Fella, top, $128, and bottom, $70, FellaSwim.com. Kimono, $149, Chicos.com

Shirtdress: One-piece, Eres, $530, Net-A-Porter.com. Shirtdress, $182, Mikoh.com

Drawstring Pants: Pants, $248, ToryBurch.com. One-piece, $258, ToryBurch.com

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Welcome to Paradise

There's nothing more tropical than a palm-leaf print. Check out a few from this year's crop.

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Mousse, AG Hair Cloud Air Light Volumizing Mousse, $26, Ulta.com

One-piece, $108, Athleta.com

Ring, $58, AlexAndAni.com

Tote, Logan + Lenora, $110, LoganAndLenora.com

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Shell Game

A muted color palette gives the novelty print an elevated elegance.

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One-piece, $275, Rosacha.com

Clutch, Kayu, $205, KayuDesign.com

Tunic, $149, Talbots.com

Earrings, Rebecca de Ravenel, $325, ModaOperandi.com

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Boudoir to Beach

They may look like they belong in the intimates drawer, but these sizzlers are as functional as they are fashionable.

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One-piece, $50, Aerie.com

One-piece, Xhilaration, $30, Target.com

Bikini, $63, SwimsuitsForAll.com (available in sizes 4 to 34)

Photo: Richard Majchrzak

In Living Color

Not into prints? Color-blocked suits (and shades) are chock-full of style.

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Sunglasses, Havaianas, $68, select Solstice Sunglasses stores

One-piece, Flagpole, $395, FlagPoleNYC.com

Sunglasses, Marc Jacobs, $160, select Solstice Sunglasses stores

Bikini, top, $150, and bottom, $145, MaraHoffman.com

Sunglasses, $560, ThierryLasry.com

One-piece, Karla Colletto, $219, EverythingButWater.com

Sunglasses, $310, Prada.com

One-piece, $145, Meilange.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak

Fancy Feet

Top row: Pom-poms, paillettes, fuzzy straps: Sassy sandals will make you smile all summer long.

(from left): $195, FrancesValentine.com. Ancient Greek Sandals, $250, BergdorfGoodman.com. $168, BillBlass.com.

Bottom row: Inspired by traditional babouches, embellished slides add global chic to any summer look, from cutoffs to caftans.

(from left): $89, NineWest.com. Llani, $135, LlaniShoes.com. Le Monde Beryl x Mola Sasa, $327, MatchesFashion.com. Carrie Forbes, $310, CarrieForbesInc.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak

Disco Inferno

Boogie to the beach in suits that take you back to the hot-stuff style of the '70s.

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Macrame One-piece, Suboo, $290, SubooUSA.com

Lamé One-piece, Gottex, $178, EverythingButWater.com

Plunging Wrap One-piece, Solid & Striped, $168, SolidAndStriped.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak

Prints, Please

If your aim is to camouflage or minimize a trouble spot or two, darker colors and small prints can be a winning combination.

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This is not your grandmother's swim dress! Yes, there's tummy control, but soft cups and cute crochet straps make it modern. Plus, this print placement balances a pear-shaped silhouette.
Swim dress, Profile by Gottex, $148, EverythingButWater.com

The navy trim slims and prevents cup spillage. Lingerie brand Panache brings its expertise to swimwear.
Tankini, Panache, top, $84, and bottom, $38, HerRoom.com (available in sizes 30 to 38, D to H)

Trademark fabric comfortably slims. Strategically placed ruching takes the flattery even further. And adjustable straps are always a plus.
One-piece, Miraclesuit, $178, BareNecessities.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak

Lines We Love

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Strap Happy: We love Aurora San Swim, a collection of bikinis and one-pieces with fun interchangeable straps.
One-piece, $180, and additional straps, $30 to $40 per pair, AuroraSan.com

Sea Change: Swim retailer Everything But Water is making two big moves this summer: First, it's supporting the 5 Gyres Institute, a California nonprofit dedicated to ending plastic pollution in oceans, by donating 25 percent of sales from an exclusive swimwear capsule collection (four styles) from Vitamin A. The retailer is also putting its 30-plus years of experience to work with its very first swim line. In addition to the superior fit, all the fabric has four-way stretch and is rated UPF 50+ for sun protection.
One-piece, Vitamin A for Everything But Water, $162, EverythingButWater.com. One-piece, EBW Swimwear, $158, and Bikini, EBW Swimwear, top, $108, and bottom, $68, EverythingButWater.com

Pulitzer Prize: After more than 50 years of producing resort wear, Lilly Pulitzer is starting a new tradition: a namesake swim collection in her iconic prints.
One-piece, $138, LillyPulitzer.com

Hot Tropic: Derek Lam has taken the plunge with his Derek Lam 10 Crosby swimwear line. You'll find plenty of gorgeous multicolored florals, all inspired by Lam's spring '18 ready-to-wear collection.
Derek Lam 10 Crosby, $273, DerekLam.com

The 11 Top Swimwear Trends of Summer 2018