I personally think that you can find the best bikinis online and if you do your research you won't be lying there tanning in the same bikini that everyone else is rocking.
But Bikini shopping is also hard, because you need to get very real with your body, know your body type, your skin color and so to say, you have to work with what you've got.
My approach to bikinis is:
- Don't wear white to early on, you want to be tan for that
- Ruffles, pattern, underwire and padding makes your bust look bigger (never too much padding though or you have to wring it out after you've been in the pool and all that water streaming down your stomach coming from your bikini top isn't the look you want to go for, I'm sure you know what I mean!)
- If you want to hide a bigger butt don't wear the biggest coverage you can find, I find a slightly cheekier look is often more flattering than some giant fabric covering your behind
- Black goes always and anywhere
- Rather than having loads of cheap bikinis, have a few good quality pieces (having more bikinis then underwear might be fun if you're young but I'd rather invest in some classic high quality pieces and enjoy them longer instead...)
- Oh and always always hand wash them after the pool or the beach!
Remember: a good bikini can make your skin look more tan and your body more whatever you want it to be.
There's tons of bikinis in the world wide web so I looked at (what feels like) all of them and picked my favorites.
Hope you like my choices!! :)
For the Fashionista
T by Alexander Wang
Mesh & Matte Maillot
MIKOH
Hana Neoprene Bikini
LENNOX TOP
Black
Victoria's Secret
Mesh Inset Triangle Bikini almost identical or at least very similar to the LENNOX one but a lot cheaper!
Triangl
Poppy in Peach Soda
Last year I decided not to order a Triangl Bikini because it was on eveeryy inatagram account possible but this year I might, just because I love love love the colors of this particular one!
KIINI
Bea in Light Pink
This you might recognize, it's in every major fashion magazine at the moment
MIKOH
Lennox in Black and White
Lisa Lozano
Cut Out Bikini
Elle Mer Swim
Leahi in Sand
Red Carter
Spice and Dice Wrap Bikini
Eberjey
Nostalgia Beach Mimi Bandeau Bikini
Citrine Swim
Tasman Bikini
Blue Life
Parisian Fever Bikini
I especially like the back on this one
For the Glamazons
Victoria's Secret
Forever Sexy Striped Mesh-inset One -Piece
Victoria's Secret
Forever Sexy belted asymmetric One-Piece
Victoria's Secret
Crossover Halter One-Piece
ViX Swimwear
Betsey Bia Tube Bikini
(I've seen this on soo many Celebrities)
ViX Swimwear
Coral Carmen Bandeau Bikini
Emilio Pucci Beach
Print Bandeau Bikini
And a classic Missoni Mare triangle piece, these are much prettier in real life because of the luxurious fabric!
ViX Swimwear
Papyrus Triangle Bikini
Victoria's Secret
Very Sexy the sexiest Triangle Top
This one comes in a variety of colora but I think this blue one looks the classiest
Bettinis
Black Triangle Bikini
For the Preppies
Marysia Swim
Antibes Scallop Bikini Top
Tori Praver Swimwear
Shyia Bikini in Casablanca Seashell
Victoria's Secret
The Tassel Teeny Triangle Top
Victoria's Secret
The Tassel Triangle Top
Victoria's Secret
Ruffle Bralette Top (comes in various colors)
Topshop
Plunge Front Scallop Swimsuit
Marysia Swim
Antibes Scallop Bikini Top
Tory Burch
Lypsi One-Piece Swimsuit
Eberjey
So solid Gabrielle One-Piece Swimsuit in Midnight
Zimmermann
Ceramic Frill Bikini in Dot
Kate Spade New York
Georgica Beach Bow Bandeau Bikini Top
Blue Life
Capri Tri Bikini Top in Marine
Lisa Marie Fernandez
Natalie Flounce Bikini Set in Mint/Cream Bonded
The fun in the sun bathing suits
Wildfox
Barbie 80s Swimsuir
Wildfox
Hamburger Helper 80s Swimsuit
Beach Riot
The golden Coconut One Piece Swimsuit
Molly & Polly
Jetski Life Neck Full Piece
Molly & Polly
Yum Yum Bubblegum Festival Full Piece
And a couple of sporty/cute ones
Luli Fama
Cosita Buena Wavy Bikini Top in Mint (convertible and lots of other colors)
Victoria's Secret
The Colorblock Teeny Triangle Top
Victoria's Secret
The Flirt Bandeau in Blue/Purple Cloud
Victoria's Secret
The Ruffle Teeny Triangle Top in Purple Cloud