The 11 Top Swimwear Trends of Summer 2018
O creative director Adam Glassman shares this summer's swimwear hits, the best fits, and all the add-ons to boost your beach look.
By Adam Glassman

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

Richard Majchrzak
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

Richard Majchrzak
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

Richard Majchrzak
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
From the May 2018 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine