The 2024 Swimwear Trends to Know This Summer

With summer closing in nicely, our minds are now firmly set only on holidays. Aside from the location of said holiday (preferably beach side), most of this thinking time will be spent on what to pack for deliciously long hot days and balmy evenings. The many beautiful summer dresses that will finall be unleashed, the arsenal of crochet and linen, and of course, the perfect bikini or swimsuit. This will likely form the mainstay of most of your outfits if your holidays are anything like mine…

But what are the 2024 swimwear trends we should be concerning ourselves with this year? 90s minimalism still reigns strong and this year contrast piping is trending hard, especially in simple but effective black and white. The bandeau silhouette that has been trending for a while has also taken hold of bikinis and one-pieces alike, allowing for minimal tan lines in its stunningly simple silhouette. Then, there are more full-coverage retro silhouettes with old-school glamorous touches, siren red options (no part of your wardrobe remains untouched), and the divisive return of the Tankini. All that and more. These are 8 2024 swimwear trends that are here to provide you with many a beach/poolside goddess moment this summer.

Metal Details

Metal detailing certainly adds a luxe edge to your swimwear game, just see the below for proof.

H&m black Lined bandeau bikini top featuring cups with removable inserts that shape the bust and provide good support. Concealed silicone trim at the top, side support and a metal detail at the centre of the bust.
H&M Padded bandeau bikini top, £18.99

This bandeau top and bottoms sold out in grey, but now come in this simple but stunning black and gold combo.

& Other Stories teal Triangle bikini bra featuring a gold-toned ring detail at the centre front.
& Other Stories Ring-Detailed Bikini Top, £27

This ring-detailed top and bottoms also come in black, but the teal shade is stunning.

H&M khaki green Fully lined bandeau swimsuit with cut-out sections and decorative metal buckles at the front. Cups with removable inserts that shape the bust and provide good support and a concealed silicone trim at the top to keep it in place. High-cut legs and medium coverage at the back.
H&M Padded-cup High-leg bandeau swimsuit, £32.99

So stunning accessorised with complimentary gold jewellery for extra glamour.

CHRISTOPHER ESBER
Embellished ruched bikini top and bottoms
CHRISTOPHER ESBER Embellished ruched bikini top, £180

Christopher Esber knows how to work cut-outs and embellishment, even for the beach. The terracotta tone of this top and bottoms is so gorgeous too.

Mango black metal ring detail triangle bikini.
Mango Metallic-detail bikini top, £22.99

Simple but effective.

JOHANNA ORTIZ brown Bandeau bikini top and ring detail bikini bottoms
JOHANNA ORTIZ Bandeau bikini top, £220

These high-rise bottoms look amazing with the simple bandeau top and also come in black.

90s Minimalism

Think simple silhouettes, clean lines, and solid colours, including classics like black and white. Go for 90s supermodel vibes with a high-cut swimsuit, or cheeky bottom and underwired top, or try a low-rise string bikini in a solid colour or with this season’s contrast piping.

Bananhot black underwired bikini top and ruched bottoms.
BANANHOT Niki bikini top, £121

This underwired top and ruched bottoms set are stunning.

Arket white Swimsuit featuring a matte surface and bindings in contrasting black olour. The shoulder straps are crossed at the back. High-cut leg opening. Fully lined.
Arket Matte Swimsuit, £55

Simple but very effective.

Reformation khaki green Monaco Bikini Top and bottoms
Reformation. Monaco Bikini Top, £78

Reformation’s clean-lined top and bottom set are so good.

Reformation black Posidonia One Piece Swimsuit with cut outs at the side.
Reformation Posidonia One Piece Swimsuit, £178

If this one-piece doesn’t say 90s supermodel, I don’t know what does. Naturally, it also comes in lipstick red.

TOTEME black Halterneck bikini top with contrast edging and matching string bikini bottom.
TOTEME Halterneck bikini top, £110

Toteme’s contrast piping triangle top and bottoms are also giving 90s supermodel vibes. If this is a little out of your budget, try this H&M contrast trim top & bottoms.

The clean lines and minimalist design of Matteau's 'Petite Square' swimsuit have made it one of the label's best-selling styles. Cut from seersucker blended with 80% recycled fibers, it has slim straps and medium-coverage briefs with elongating, high-cut legs. You can also wear it as a bodysuit.
MATTEAU + NET SUSTAIN Petite Square recycled-seersucker swimsuit, £260

Matteau’s ‘Petite Square’ swimsuit is a stunningly simple style in super fresh white.

Retro Glamour

Chic old-school monochrome looks and retro styling are back and looking better than ever. Balconette tops and high-waist bottoms provide a grown-up and glamorous take on the coquette trend, with floral appliques and retro prints adding to the effect.

MAGDA BUTRYM pink Floral-appliqué bikini top and bottoms
MAGDA BUTRYM Floral-appliqué bikini top, £400

Magda Butrym’s beautiful floral applique top and high waist bottoms are next level.

Reformation black and white Tossa double layer bikini top and b lack high waist bottom.
Reformation Tossa Bikini Top, £98

How good is this set? The very chic two-tone top and bottoms are perfect in black and white but also come in six other colour/print options, as well as a gorgeous one-piece swimsuit in the same contrast black and white.

& Other Stories white Ribbed swimsuit traced with five decorative buttons.
& Other Stories Button-Detailed Swimsuit, £55.00

So elegant in white or black with contrast buttons.

FARM RIO blue and white Tile Dream high-rise bikini bottoms and underwired top
FARM RIO Tile Dream printed bikini top, £140

Too beautiful. Snap up this Farm Rio tile print top and bottoms before I do.

H&m black Fully lined, one-shoulder swimsuit featuring a double, adjustable shoulder strap and an asymmetric neckline with floral appliqués on the front. Cups with removable inserts that shape the bust and provide good support. Gathers at the sides, high-cut legs and cutaway coverage at the back.
H&M Padded-cup one-shoulder swimsuit, £32.99

This black one-shoulder floral applique number looks fancier than H&M, does it not?

Reformation black and white polka dot Lago Bikini Top and high waist bottoms
Reformation Lago Bikini Top, £98

Polka dots are trending hard and looking ready to bring glamour to your beach-based frolics. Pair the balconette top with the high-waisted bottoms for ultimate Marilyn Monroe vibes.

Siren Red

Of course, there is red. Shades of red have saturated our whole wardrobe and won’t stop at our swimwear this season. Get ready to turn heads.

& Other Stories red Textured one-piece swimsuit featuring decorative bow ties at the shoulders and a squared neckline.
& Other Stories Textured Bow Tie Swimsuit, £55

Coming in 4 shades & Other Stories textured bow tie swimsuit is a winner in poppy red.

Reformation red Soleil Bikini Top
and high waist bottoms.
Reformation Soleil Bikini Top, £78

Stunning all around. The structured bottoms look so flattering too.

This twist front bandeau swimsuit is a stylish piece to add to your swimwear collection. It's designed in a regular fit, with adjustable straps and added stretch to ensure comfort. The bust features removable padding to enhance your shape. Cut out details and a beaded trim add a touch of elegance. M&S Collection: versatile styles in modern shapes with unique and playful details.
M&S COLLECTION Twist Front Cut-Out Bandeau Swimsuit, £35

M&S’ twist front cut-out swimsuit makes such a pretty top too and also comes in white.

H&M red non-wired bikini top with halterneck ties that tunnel through the centre of the bust creating a ruched effect. Cups with removable inserts that shape the bust and provide good support. No fasteners.
H&M Padded halterneck bikini top, £15.99

This halterneck bikini top and tanga bottoms from H&M are a great budget-friendly option and come in sizes 4-22.

Haight favors clean lines and block colors, resulting in glamorous yet timeless styles like this 'Monica' swimsuit. It's been locally made in Brazil from ribbed stretch fabric and has a subtle sweetheart neckline and slender straps. Wear yours with a pareo on the beach.
HAIGHT Monica ribbed swimsuit, £224

A stunning colour and silhouette from Haight.

Reformation Azores bikini top in dark red and matching string bikini bottoms
Reformation Azores Bikini Top, £98

If you prefer a slightly deeper shade of red this Reformation top and tie-side bottoms are for you.

The Return of the Tankini

The most divisive of all the swimwear trends, the Tankini has been making waves amongst TikTokers. And it seems to have at least piqued our curiosity, with searches up on Pinterest for this 00s style this summer. If you have found yourself intrigued by this more modest style, then you might want to see these rather tempting examples…

Reformation black Nile tankini halterneck Bikini Top and hipster shorts bikini bottoms
Reformation Nile Bikini Top, £98

One for the minimalists this sporty halter top and hipster shortie bottoms also come in a khaki/grey shade.

Poolside glamour is at its finest in the Lumière O-Gem bikini set. This piece is made with Oséree’s Lumière fabric, which is threaded with very fine metallic strands to achieve a unique shimmering finish.
OSÉREE Lumière O-Gem metallic bikini, £240 £120

Save on packing with Oséree’s shimmering set, as this definitely doubles for your going out top…

Norma Kamali's bikini top is modeled on the brand's iconic Grecian-inspired 'Diana' dress. It's draped and ruched to create soft folds and cut in a one-shoulder silhouette. Wear yours with the matching briefs.
NORMA KAMALI Diana one-shoulder ruched bikini top, £150.34

Not your typical tankini, this little number is based on Norma Kamali’s iconic Grecian-inspired ‘Diana’ dress.

Frankies Bikinis penelope bikini top in sweet meadow.
Frankies Bikinis Penelope bikini top in sweet meadow, £101.50 (£145.00)\

The tie front top and shirred waistband detail bottoms in ‘Sweet Meadow” from Frankies Bikinis are a delightful combo.

ASOS black tankini top and bottom with contrast white binding.
ASOS DESIGN mix and match contrast binding long line tankini top in black, £18.00

Pair this simple top with the contrast binding high-leg hipster bikini bottom, or try one of the other many silhouettes on offer in this mix-and-match style.

ASOS DESIGN long line tankini bikini top in boyfriend blue and matching tie side bottoms
ASOS DESIGN long line tankini bikini top in boyfriend blue, £20.00

This tankini top and tie-side bottoms come in such a pretty shade of blue.

Bandeau Baby

Aside from playing up to the ’70s aesthetic with a bandeau silhouette, this simple style is the best solution for avoiding tan lines.

H&M red Fully lined bandeau swimsuit with a concealed silicone trim at the top, side support and cups with removable inserts that shape the bust and provide good support. Deep back with horizontal straps, high-cut legs and cutaway coverage at the back.
H&M Padded-cup High-leg Bandeau swimsuit, £18.99

This H&M swimsuit comes in sizes 4-22 and is also stunning from the back. There are still a few sizes left in these crochet shorts too…

2024 swimwear trends - Designed with clean, simple lines, Haight's swimwear has a timeless appeal. Featuring the 'Gabi' bandeau top and high-cut 'Mah' briefs, this bikini is made from quick-drying crepe with a touch of stretch. Wear yours to the pool with a pareo.
HAIGHT Gabi and Mah stretch-crepe bandeau bikini, £199

Always with clean, simple lines, Haight’s swimwear is modern and timeless all at once.

2024 swimwear trends - & Other Stories brown Bandeau swimsuit featuring a textured finish.
& Other Stories Textured Bandeau Swimsuit, £55

This textured bandeau swimsuit also has removable straps.

2024 swimwear trends - A twist-front design makes this bikini top a flattering choice. It's crafted in a regular fit, with removable padding for shape and support. The bandeau style is fastened with a clasp at the back and features removable straps so you can style it your way. M&S Collection: versatile styles in modern shapes with unique and playful details.
M&S COLLECTION Padded Twist Front Bandeau Bikini Top, £22.50

This set is stunning in fresh bright green. Wear the high waist bottoms with this twist-front padded bandeau, or this clean-lined bandeau with removable straps

2024 swimwear trends - This season, the COS womenswear team reworked the classic swimsuit with versatility in mind. Crafted from stretchy ribbed jersey, this piece is designed with high-cut legs that elongate the form and detachable straps that allow you to wear it as a bandeau. Considered details include the moulded cups and side boning for support.
COS RIBBED BANDEAU SWIMSUIT, £65

COS’ simple ribbed bandeau swimsuit looks great under a pair of silky shorts and also has removable straps when you want to get active (or not).

2024 swimwear trends - Arket Bikini bra featuring a tactile texture. A bandeau style with a U-wire at centre front to create gatherings, silicone taping at inside cups to keep the top in place and soft boning at side seams for support. Light support. Lined cups. Buckle closure at the back.
Arket Textured Bandeau Bikini Top, £27

Ticking off multiple trends, Arket’s bandeau top with metal detailing and textured bottoms come in black as well as this gorgeous blue shade.

Shades of Nature

It’s all about those natural shades of blues, greens, browns, and neutrals that will work perfectly with your surroundings. If you want to go for a colour but keep it versatile, these natural shades will mix and match with multiple beach outfit additions.

2024 swimwear trends - shades of nature - JADE SWIM Muse bikini top and bottoms in shimmering marine blue.
JADE SWIM Muse bikini top, £74

Sparkle like the sea in this shimmering Marine blue top and bottoms.

2024 swimwear trends - Arket dark brown Swimsuit designed with gathers at centre front and adjustable straps that are tied in the back. Regular leg opening. Medium support.
Arket Ruched Swimsuit, £67

The gathering on the Arket swimsuit is so flattering.

2024 swimwear trends - shades of nature - HUNZA G blue Juno twist-detail bikini
HUNZA G Juno twist-detail bikini, £175

Both the colour and shape of HUNZA G’s Juno twist-detail bikini bikini are so pretty.

2024 swimwear trends - Sienna Miller x M&S terracotta-toned bikini Crafted from premium fabric in a warm terracotta shade with a square neck and no underwire and hipster bikini bottoms.
M&S X SIENNA MILLER Scoop Neck Bikini Top, £19.50

The simple terracotta toned scoop neck top and bottoms from M&S x Sienna Miller collection are a perfect base for accessorising.

2024 swimwear trends - OSÉREE turquoise green Lumière O-Chain lamé bikini.
OSÉREE Lumière O-Chain lamé bikini, £330

Such a pretty shade of shimmering turquoise green.

Arket khaki V-neck swimsuit with halterneck ties and a gathered neckline. High-cut leg opening.
Arket Halterneck Swimsuit, £57

The gathered neckline and khaki shade of this swimsuit look expensive.

Bold Prints

In contrast to minimalist lines and shades of nature, big bold prints are also back. Make it exotic with animal prints or tropical with sunset shades for the perfect holiday vibes.

2024 swimwear trends - Bring some fierce style to the poolside with this animal print swimsuit from Nobody's Child. It's cut in a regular fit, with a halter neck and a flattering high-leg design. A cut-out detail at the front adds an alluring touch. This elegant piece secures with a tie fastening.
NOBODY’S CHILD Animal Print Halterneck Swimsuit, £65

Bring a little bit of sass to your swimwear edit with this animal print cut-out halterneck that’s still highly versatile in neutral shades.

2024 swimwear trends - Bring a bold pop of colour to the pool with this strappy swimsuit from Nobody's Child. It's designed in a comfortable regular fit, with a flattering high-leg cut and a square neck. A scoop back adds a beautifully airy finish
NOBODY’S CHILD Colour Block Square Neck Swimsuit, £65

The abstract print and bold colours of this swimsuit and stunning.

2024 swimwear trends - BANANHOT Lenny floral underwired bikini top and high leg bottoms in black with pink/red florals.
BANANHOT Lenny floral bikini top, £104

Bananhot’s Lenny floral bikini top and bottoms are simply stunning.

2024 swimwear trends - Swimsuit designed with a straight neckline in the front and a deep U-shaped back, slender adjustable straps and bust darts that ensure a smooth shape and a neat fit. Fully lined. High leg opening. Low support.
Arket Square-Neck Swimsuit, £57

Arket’s subtle animal print also comes in a balconette bikini top and bottoms.

FAITHFULL Mary floral printed bikini top and bottoms
FAITHFULL Mary printed bikini top, £74

Love this summery 70s print from Faithfull. Pair the top with the matching gathered bottoms for the full impact.

2024 swimwear trends - M&S playful printed swimsuit features Magic 360 Tummy Control with added stretch for a sleek, streamlined silhouette. The flattering wrap style comes in an easy regular fit and ties at the side to create an elegant v-neckline. It's complete with removable padding and adjustable straps for comfort. M&S Collection: versatile styles in modern shapes with unique and playful details.
M&S COLLECTION Tummy Control Printed Wrap Swimsuit, £32.50

A classic number you will keep in your swimwear edit for years to come. Perfect paired with one of our favourite beach bags

Arket Bandeau Bikini Top, £37

Arket’s blue and white printed bandeau top and high waist bottoms are so pretty.

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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