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5 Swimwear Trends You’ll Be Converted to by Summer

You'll be swimming in style.

Looking to jazz up your swimwear collection? You’ve come to the right place!

Lucky for you, I’ll be diving head first into the swimwear trends that are set to soar throughout 2023. From mermaid-core (yes, that’s a thing), to extreme cut outs and high legs, there’s something to suit everyone.

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Whether you want to serve poolside chic in Sicily or staycation in style, I’ve done my research to uncover the bikinis and swimsuits you’re about to see a lot more of in 2023. These are bound to give you that extra boost of confidence this spring/summer.

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Mermaid magic

Little Mermaid fans, it’s your time to shine. I’m talking shells, pearls, oceanic colours and iridescent shades and shimmers.

This is one of those swimwear trends that’s all about playing with colours and textures, and I for one am here for it.

South Beach mix & match scoop high leg bikini bottom in emerald metallic

South Beach mix & match caged underwire bikini top in emerald metallic, ASOS, £16 – buy now

South Beach mix & match scoop high leg bikini bottom in emerald metallic, ASOS, £14 – buy now

Mango shiny bikini top

Shiny bikini top, Mango, £22.99 – buy now

Brazilian panties bikini glitter, Mango, £17.99 – buy now

River Island blue sequin triangle bikini top and bottom
Blue sequin triangle bikini top, River Island, £28 – buy now

Blue sequin bikini bottoms, River Island, £18 – buy now

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Cut-outs

Maybe not one for the competitive swimmers of the bunch, but exaggerated cut outs are seriously in.

Whether you opt for an asymmetrical one piece, or a bikini with a cheeky under-boob cut-out, you’ll be making a statement (for all the right reasons of course!) if you hop aboard this swimwear trend.

Mango asymmetrical opening swimsuit

Asymmetrical opening swimsuit, Mango, £49.99 – buy now

River Island Green cut out swimsuit

Green cut out swimsuit, River Island, £36 – buy now

& Other Stories Cut-out halterneck swimsuit

Cut-out halterneck swimsuit, & Other Stories, £55 – buy now

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Hello high-leg

Did somebody say Baywatch? The high-leg swimsuit needs no introducing after it made waves in the 80s – all thanks to Pamela Anderson.

This year, we’re seeing hip-bone grazing suits pop up here, there, and everywhere. Why? Well, the high leg silhouette elongates the legs, and then some!

Topshop petite crinkle square neck high leg swimsuit in black

Topshop petite crinkle square neck high leg swimsuit in black, ASOS, £30 – buy now

New Look white Metallic Monogram High Leg Belted Swimsuit
White metallic monogram high leg belted swimsuit, New Look, £29.99 – buy now
New Look black Gem Mesh Panel Halter Swimsuit

Black gem mesh panel halter swimsuit, New Look, £29.99 – buy now

Back to basics

Okay – there’s nothing new about a strappy bikini, but sometimes old is gold, right?

The strappy swimwear trend is one of the most timeless of them all. Made up of triangle bikini tops and tie-side bottoms, the clean lines and simple silhouettes are not to be downplayed. They give an effortlessly cool vibe (even if you did spend an hour adjusting and perfecting in the mirror prior to your poolside appearance!).

If you want to experiment with this swimwear trend, why not jazz up this timeless trend with a funky beach bag and cover up combo?

Natasia Swim jayme bikini top and nissau bikini bottoms

Natasia Swim jayme bikini top, Revolve, £47 – buy now

Natasia Swim nassau bikini bottom, £52 – buy now

Red halter moulded triangle bikini top and red tie side bikini bottoms

Red halter moulded triangle bikini top, New Look, £10.99 – buy now

Red tie side bikini bottoms, New Look, £8.99 – buy now

Mango multiposition strapless bikini top

Multiposition strapless bikini top, Mango, £22.99 – buy now

Brazilian bikini panties with bows, Mango, £17.99 – buy now

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3D details

Who said you can’t add a bit of drama to your poolside get-up? Not me!

Whether it’s cutesy crochet, romantic ruffles or beautiful bows, anything that makes your swimwear that bit, well… extra, is a sure fire way to turn heads this summer.

Accessorize frill knot triangle bikini top and bottoms in khaki

Accessorize frill knot triangle bikini top in khaki, ASOS, £24 – buy now

Accessorize frill side bikini bottom in khaki, ASOS, £17 – buy now

New Look coral frill sleeve belted swimsuit

Coral frill sleeve belted swimsuit, New Look, £29.99 – buy now

Daisy Street bikini top with scallop edge and faux shell tie detail  and bikini bottoms with scallop edge in shell print

Daisy Street bikini top with scallop edge and faux shell tie detail in shell print, ASOS, £9.59 – buy now

Daisy Street bikini bottoms with scallop edge in shell print, ASOS, £7.19 – buy now