The Six Top Swimwear Trends of 2019

April 11, 2019, 9:05 am | By Estelle Puleston

I have a beach-filled trip coming up soon, so my thoughts have turned to swimwear. Usually, I’m not bothered about whether my swim looks are in fashion or not. But I am loving the trends this year!

Some of last year’s swimwear trends are still going strong. However, there are plenty of new ones to add to your suitcase. Here are the six key looks you’ll be seeing on beaches and at the pool this summer.

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Belted One-Pieces

This season’s one piece is block colored with a wide, waist-defining belt. The most popular styles of all have a metal buckle or decorative plaque at the front.

Styles to Save

Black Rib One Shoulder Belted Swimsuit

Available in US sizes 2-14

via River Island

Plus Red Lion Belted Swimsuit

Available in US sizes 12-22

via Pretty Little Thing

Styles to Splurge

Dominata Bersèra Black Swimsuit

Available in sizes XXS-XS to L-XL

via Keòsme

Cynthie Swimsuit

Available in sizes S-L

via Agent Provocateur

Chunky Buckles

Chunky ‘release’ buckles have been appearing on the belts of one-pieces. However, they’re also a 2019 swim trend in their own right. Done in plastic or metal, you’ll also find them as strap connectors and as purely decorative details.

Styles to Save

Checkerboard Square Neck Swimsuit with Side Buckle Detail

Available in US sizes 2-10

via Jaded London

Shape Cobalt Detail Bikini

Available in US sizes 2-14

via Pretty Little Thing

Styles to Splurge

Houndstooth Buckle Bikini by Cynababy Swimwear

Available in sizes S-XL (top) and XS-XL (bottoms)

via Etsy

Lopez Swimsuit

Available in sizes S-L

via Agent Provocateur

Animal Prints

Animal prints of all varieties are back in a big way. I’m not sure leopard ever really went out of style. But snake skin is having a fashion moment for the first time in a while.

Styles to Save

White Eco Giraffe Swimsuit by Wolf & Whistle

Available in sizes XXS-XL

via Playful Promises

Plunge Bikini Top & High Waist Briefs with Belt by River Island

Available in US sizes 2-14

via ASOS

Styles to Splurge

Leopard Print Goddess Swimsuit

Available in sizes L-5X

via Alpine Butterfly

Sexy Animal Print Monokini by WowBikini

Available in sizes XXS-XL

via Etsy

Single Shoulder Swimwear

One-shouldered swimsuits and bikinis are everywhere right now. If you’re planning on doing a lot of sunbathing, perhaps invest in two that expose either shoulder. Or you might find in autumn, that you have a wildly uneven tan!

Styles to Save

Florence Floral One Shoulder Underwired Bikini Top & Tummy Control Brief

Available in sizes 30E-38F & US 4-14

via Figleaves

Bow Tie One Shoulder One Piece Swimsuit by Kona Sol

Available in US sizes 14-26

via Target

Styles to Splurge

Polynesia Swimsuit by Melissa Odabash

Available in US sizes 4-10

via Beach Café

One-Shoulder Ruffled Floral Print Bikini Top & Briefs by Johanna Ortiz

Available in US sizes 0-10

via Net a Porter

V-Wire Necklines

Structured V-wires allow brands to add a flash of cleavage between cups that are still reasonably covered-up. Or make a regular plunge even more dramatic.

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Palm Print One Piece by Forever Young Swimwear

Available in sizes S-L

via Etsy

Women Dream V Wire Bikini Top & Sun Coast Cheeky Bottom by Shade & Shore

Available in sizes 32A-38DD & XS-XL

via Target

Styles to Splurge

Ruched Bandeau Bikini Top & Retro Brief by Seafolly

Available in US sizes 4-12

via Figleaves

Lee Lee Frenchie Bikini Top & Bottom by L Space

Available in sizes XS-L

via Swimwear World

Monowire Details

Also in wiring trends, meet the monowire. LIVY and La Fille d’O have been leading the way with this ultra-cool style, which is also trending in lingerie. But lots of more budget-friendly brands are following suit this summer.

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