How to Style Your Swimwear This Summer, From Sleek One-Pieces to Little Black Bikinis

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Peak heat is here, summer vacations are in full swing, and a less-is-more approach to dressing is more necessary than ever before. Enter the swimsuit outfit, perfect for any sun-soaked day ahead, whether you’re hitting your local sandy beach or headed to the tropics. If you’ve been following along with our resort wear guides this warm weather season, then it’s likely that you already have a go-to swimsuit in your repertoire. Now comes the fun part (and where we come in): styling your newly minted one-pieces and itsy-bitsy bikinis. Read on to discover 10 swimsuit outfits perfect for any seaside scenario.

Vogue’s Chic Swim Edit:

Starting off strong, Haight’s high-waisted, ribbed bikini is an undeniable fashion favorite, beloved for its flattering cut and cool chocolate brown color. This summer, we’re wearing ours with ESCVDO’s crochet mini dress, a pair of chunky black sandals from Toteme, and Mango’s woven tote. Equally as covetable is Agua by Agua Bendita’s floral-print one-piece, which is a chic mate for Calle Del Mar’s fringed midiskirt and a pair of woven leather mules from Cult Gaia. When it comes to the classics, a statement red swimsuit or a little black bikini has endless stylistic mileage in your capsule wardrobe. Wear yours from Hunza G or Matteau with a linen shirtdress or an easy, breezy poolside pant.

One-pieces that double as bodysuits are invaluable on any given getaway–a.k.a. the ultimate beach-to-bar essential. Go with Asceno’s green-and-white striped suit with J.Crew’s macramé midi dress or The Attico’s banana-print pick with & Other Stories’ sarong-style skirt. Your holiday officially starts here with these 10 swimsuit outfits, below.

The Ribbed Underwired Bikini With the Crochet Mini Dress

Not only does Haight’s deceptively simple two-piece offer up a flattering high-waisted silhouette and comfortable ribbed-knit material, it serves as a fabulous fashion foundation for any swimsuit outfit to shine. Take this one, for example. It looks effortlessly elegant when styled underneath ESCVDO’s crochet mini dress, alongside a pair of chunky black sandals from Toteme and Mango’s woven tote.

Haight

Gaia ribbed underwired bikini

Sumac cotton mini dress

Toteme

leather sandals

Mango

natural fiber shopper bag

The Floral, Tie-Detailed One-Piece With a Fringed Midiskirt

Sweet details, like a pretty floral print and bow-adorned straps, make this Agua by Agua Bendita one-piece a summer style no-brainer. Keep things cool with Calle Del Mar’s fringed midiskirt, a pair of woven mules from Cult Gaia, and H&M’s oversized shell necklace.

Agua by Agua Bendita

Rabano floral bustier swimsuit

Calle Del Mar

fringed crocheted midiskirt

Cult Gaia

Merida woven leather mules

H&M

gold-plated pearl necklace

The Polka-Dot Pick With an Eyelet Mini Short

There’s a reason why a polka-dot bikini is as classic as it gets—and this one from D&G is hard to beat. For a casual daytime look, style it with Zara’s eyelet mini shorts, a pair of embellished leather sandals from Proenza Schouler, and to top things off, Jacquemus’ shady sun hat is practical as it is polished.

Dolce & Gabbana

embellished polka-dot triangle bikini

Zara

embroidered eyelet shorts

Proenza Schouler

embellished leather sandals

Jacquemus

Le Bob Pesco embroidered raffia bucket hat

The Statement Red Swimsuit With a Drawstring Linen Pant

Secure your Baywatch moment with Hunza G’s signature terry cloth swimsuit in a statement red color. Match it with Onia’s drawstring linen pants and Alex Mill’s breezy striped button-up. A pair of PVC flip-flops from Ancient Greek Sandals is always encouraged.

Hunza G

Petra seersucker swimsuit

Onia

linen knit drawstring pants

Alex Mill

Jo shirt in Positano stripe

Ancient Greek Sandals

Saionara jelly sandals

The Little Black Bikini With a Linen Shirtdress

Like a timeless LBD, a little black bikini has eternal closet appeal. Here, sport Matteau’s strappy style with Ascneo’s cooling shirtdress and a pair of canvas espadrilles from Toteme. Meanwhile, Mango’s cord necklace looks effortless in the mix.

Matteau

floral-print recycled triangle bikini

Asceno

Lisbon shirt dress

Toteme

canvas slippers

Mango

metal pendant necklace

The Banana-Print One-Piece With a Sarong-Style Skirt

If you haven’t heard, ‘tis the summer of boho–and swimwear is no exception! Try this banana-print one-piece from The Attico with & Other Stories’ sarong-style skirt for a look that transports you straight to the festival grounds. Zara’s suede gladiator sandals and Eilaf’s woven tote are finishing touches not to miss.

The Attico

bandana printed swimsuit

& Other Stories

printed cotton-voile sarong

Zara

flat sandals

Eilaf

Shamsia tote

The Shirred Two-Piece With a Boho Blouse

Dainty florals, a shirred bodice, and a flattering bandeau fit are small yet mighty details that make this two-piece from Toteme an instant hit. For a seaside lunch or daytime excursion, style it with Sea’s boho blouse, a pair of striped linen pants from Faithfull the Brand, and Birkenstock’s raffia-adorned sandals.

Toteme

shirred floral-print bikini

Sea

Edwina cropped crochet-trimmed top

Faithfull the Brand

Sao Paulo pants

Birkenstock

Milano luxe raffia sandals

The Striped Maillot With a Macramé Midi Dress

Equal parts cute and chic, this green-and-white striped maillot from Anemos reaches its full potential when worn with J.Crew’s macramé midi dress and The Row’s charm-detailed sandals. Marni’s mini raffia tote ties the entire look together.

Anemos

Hume one-piece

J.Crew

macramé midi dress

The Row

Charm beach sandals

Marni

Tropicalia micro tote

The Itsy Bitsy Bikini With a Board Short

When a bikini is as itsy-bitsy as this Tropic of C paisley pick it requires some much needed added coverage by way of Valentino’s striped board shorts. Accessories from Saint Laurent and Dragon Diffusion keep the good vibes going–no Piña Colada necessary.

Tropic of C

Equator bikini

Valentino Garavani

striped cotton-poplin shorts

Saint Laurent

Kouros leather sandals

Dragon Diffusion

Grace small basket bag

The Classic Black With an Easy Breezy Pant

Max Mara’s asymmetrical black one-piece is simply irreplaceable in any summer capsule wardrobe. Wear it with anything and everything, but especially this pair of gauzy printed pants from Marni and St. Agni’s mesh slides. Meanwhile, no beach bag is complete without Celine’s sleek sunnies (and some SPF, of course.)

Max Mara

Clara asymmetric ruched swimsuit

Marni

printed crepe straight-leg pants

St. Agni

Macrame mesh slides

Celine Eyewear

Triomphe aviator-style sunglasses

Faithfull the Brand

Gabriela ruched stretch swimsuit

Agua by Agua Bendita

Kiwi Florecer ruffled floral-print bikini

Missoni

Mare metallic striped traingle bikini

Etro

Tie-detailed printed swimsuit

Loulou Studio

Dionysos swimsuit

Posse

Piper top and bottoms

Oséree

lumière colorè embellished bikini

Christopher Esber

Nebula embellished underwired swimsuit

Pucci

printed halterneck swimsuit

Zimmermann

Halliday striped bikini

Faithfull the Brand

Elsa bikini top and Reyes bikini bottoms

Solid & Striped

The Taylor Eyelet One-Piece