Swimsuit Fever: The Hottest Swimsuit Trends This Summer

Swimsuit season is upon us! You’ve booked your beach getaway, rounded up your favorite people to come with, and are ready to show off that killer bod you’ve worked on for months. Now all you need is to find that perfect swimsuit to sashay along the shores in. The SS2018 runways were filled with fascinating swimwear styles that ranged from materials we’d never thought would end up in swimwear to updated versions of past trends making a comeback. Below are some of our faves that you should definitely check out before hitting the beach:

Supermodels donned glittery and shimmery swimwear as they sashayed down the catwalk all season. You’ll be the center of attention on the island for sure, as nothing grabs the eye quite like a reflective swimsuit under the sunlight. If you don’t want to go full on reflection, some designers have chosen to embellish swimsuits with strategically placed shiny elements (like tiny lightning bolts), so you can be subtly shiny without going too over the top.

Product You’ll Need: If going for all out shimmer, swipe on some highlighter to heighten that glow! W7 Hollywood Bronze and Glow (P399) features three gorgeous shades of Ambient Lighting Powder that mimics perfect lighting wherever you go.

Activewear inspired swimsuits and sports bra-esque bikini tops were all over the runways for SS2018. Designers caught on that a lot of beach lovers weren’t only heading to the shores to sunbathe and drink cocktails, but to surf, jetski, and do whatever active sport of choice they’re into. Good old string bikinis wouldn’t hold up to these activities, and girls would end up exposing more than they want the world to see. These activewear-inspired swimsuits are nothing but flimsy, and don’t easily come off in the middle of physical activity. They also come in cute patterns and bright color combos so they don’t actually look like you’re just hitting the gym.

Product You’ll Need: SPF! You’ll definitely need to keep reapplying sunblock if you’re going to sweat it out at the beach. Spray on Pixi’s Sun Mist for a quick protector that can withstand even extreme outdoor conditions!

Show off them shoulders and clavicles with a cute one-shoulder swimsuit. While this is not exactly a novel fashion concept, (the Romans donned it centuries ago), it hasn’t been as visible in the swim world as it was in the shows for the SS2018 season. Bring out your inner Greek goddess, fruitcake in hand, and strike an over-the-shoulder pose for Instagram.

Product You’ll Need: To show off bronzed shoulders, spread on Maui Babe Browning Lotion (P1,140.00), which also lessens your tanning time by making you brown faster.

String bikinis have been a staple summer look for ages. This year though, the new styles take the string swimmers to the next level by, well, adding more strings! Bikinis and one-pieces had multiple strings all over that held them together. Wearing them would definitely amp up the sexy. Be wary of weird tan lines, though.

Product You’ll Need:  A multi-string bikini looks fantastic on a svelte figure. Get that rocking bod with Kilo Off Capsule (P850.00), which helps burn fat for quicker weight loss.

The beach (or the poolside) are probably the last places you’d expect to wear a belt to, but if you want to change it up a bit, go with this SS2018 swimsuit trend. Belted one-piece and two-piece swimsuits alike are all over the catwalk. Though wearing a belt with swimwear hardly seems functional, they do look very appealing and can highlight your waistline beautifully.

Product You’ll Need: Since you’re bringing chic corporate wear to the beach, you’ll get away with accessorizing it with a Mayvn Frankie Pouch (P1,650.00) to keep all your summer essentials in!

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