Posted on June 7, 2018
We are almost half-way through 2018, can you believe it? Six months into the year means the temperature is steadily rising and it’s time to find the perfect swimsuit to wear through the hot summer months ahead.
If you’ve recently scanned your swimsuit inventory only to realize that you’ve been working with the same few, faded suits since that vacation you took four summers ago, it’s time to finally refresh your collection of suits. Our team of trend-scouting fashion stylists have compiled our favorite 2018 swimwear trends for you to browse, shop and use for style inspiration. We pulled suits for every body type, every budget and every summer activity.
If you feel overwhelmed by the prospect of swimsuit shopping, be sure to check out last week’s blog where we broke down the most flattering suits for each body type. You can read it here. Swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be scary – learn to accentuate your best features and feel confident with your swimwear choices by learning the simple tips we discuss in the blog.
We broke down some of our favorite trends here in this post for you, but for even more summer style and swimsuit fashion inspiration, be sure to check out the BJ Wilson & Company Pinterest Boards!
The retro high-waisted look has been seen all over the runways, in boutiques and in the fashion magazines. Everything ‘high-waist’ has been trendy in recent years – from skirts, jeans, shorts and pants. This year the trend is making it’s way onto swimwear. Check out some of our favorite high-waisted bathing suits below. Find a high-waisted suit with a higher rising cut on the leg (hello, 80s!) to help elongate the leg, like this floral beauty from Leith.
A. Leith – High-Waisted Floral Bikini Bottoms $29.40 – Shop Here
B. Tavik – Pernille High-Waist Bikini Bottom $88.00 – Shop Here
C. Tory Burch – Pomelo High-Waist Swim Bikini Bottoms $92.00 – Shop Here
D. OYE Swimwear – Lucette Off-The-Shoulder Two Piece Swimsuit $350.00 – Shop Here
E. Mara Hoffman – Lydia High-Waist Printed Swim Bikini Bottom $145.00 – Shop Here
F. DVF – Cheeky High-Waist Floral Print Bikini Bottom $128.00 – Shop Here
Smocked styles are making a comeback! Just like the high-waisted trend, we are seeing the smoked looks in fashion – both for in or out of the pool. We can’t get enough of these adorable smocked bandeaus (especially with fun lace up details like this PilyQ suit!) A one-piece with smocking is also a great way to control & conceal any excess weight around the midsection.
A. Tory Burch – Costa Smocked One Piece Swimsuit $154.80-$258.00 – Shop Here
B. Isabella Rose – Crystal Cover Smocked Bandeau Bikini Top $74.00 – Shop Here
C. Ted Baker London – Smocked Bardot Bikini Top $109.00 – Shop Here
D. PilyQ – Smocked Off-The-Shoulder Bikini Top $80.00 – Shop Here
E. Red Carter – Smocked Gingham Bikini Top $110.00 – Shop Here
F. Tory Burch – Costa Smocked Bandeau Swim Top $128.00 – Shop Here
Make a statement with a ruffled suit this season. With so many new, creative and inspiring ways that ruffles are being incorporated into swimwear this year, the possibilities are endless! How gorgeous is the back of this electric blue Milly suit and the fun colors of this off-the-shoulder Missoni?
A. Maaji – Sierra Nevada Reversible Off-The-Shoulder Bikini Top $43.20 – Shop Here
B. Lovers & Friends – Tropical Oasis Printed Ruffle One-Piece $158.00 – Shop Here
C. Chiara Boni La Petite Robe – Didi Ruffle One-Shoulder Swimsuit $390.00 – Shop Here
D. Missoni Mare – One Shoulder Ruffle Top and Bottom Set $358.00 – Shop Here
E. Milly – Ruffle Bandeau Leaf Print Swimsuit $115.00 – Shop Here
F. Milly – Ruffle Pinafore Swimsuit $67.00 – Shop Here
Bright, bold, beautiful colors are all the rage for summer 2018. From street-swear to swimwear, statement making color is a must! Pick your favorite hue and rock a bold look this summer. (Even better, bright suits like this yellow Stella McCartney wrap bikini help bring out your tan!)
A. Onia – Kelly One-Piece Swimsuit $195.00 – Shop Here
B. O-Neil – Salt Water One-Piece Swimsuit $68.00 – Shop Here
C. Trina Turk – Getaway Tie Front Bikini Top $76.00 – Shop Here
D. Stella McCartney – Timeless Basics Wrap Swimsuit $107.00 – Shop Here
E. Mara Hoffman – Rio Tie Front Ribbed Swimsuit $150.00 – Shop Here
F. Lovers & Friends – Flutter By Ruffle One Piece $128.00 – Shop Here
Off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder and intricate detailing are one of the biggest trends of 2018. So it is no surprise that this hot trend found it’s way to swimwear. These looks grab attention and are so fashion-forward, ultra feminine and chic.
A. Milly – One-Shoulder Bikini Top $105.00 – Shop Here
B. Flagpole – Ali One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit $245.43 – Shop Here
C. Marysia – Venice One-Shoulder Swim Top $153.00 – Shop Here
D. Tularosa – Nala One-Shoulder Ruffle Bikini Top $88.00 – Shop Here
E. Profile by Gottex – Cold Shoulder One-Piece Swim $128.00 – Shop Here
F. Vince Camuto – Ruffled Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit $114.00 – Shop Here
G. Anjuna – Fernanda Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Floral One Piece $435.00 – Shop Here
Bringing sexy back, yup! With scoopback swimsuits of course! This trendy look shows just the right amount of skin, while keeping it modest in the front. These low back styles are guaranteed to turn heads (and eliminate tan lines)!
A. J. Crew – Playa Super Scoop Back One Piece $54.50 – Shop Here
B. Robin Piccone – Jennie Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit $158.00 – Shop Here
C. Marie France Van Damme – Lace Scoopback Classic One Piece $115.00 – Shop Here
D. Nanette Lepore – Monaco Bouquet Goddess One Piece $156.00 – Shop Here
E. Mara Hoffman – Maven Colorblock Bow Front One Piece $184.00 – Shop Here
F. Trina Turk – Deep V Solid Ruffle Neck One Piece $85.00 – Shop Here
We are a fan of belting to help create and accentuate our client’s natural waistlines – so how could we not love this trend for swimwear? A belted one-piece helps to draw the eye to the smallest part of your middle to create a flattering silhouette. Loving the tie front bikinis too! SO many fun, flirty and FLATTERING belted styles to choose! We are really crushing on this striped DVF suit – channeling in some serious 80’s gymnast vibes.
A. DVF – Scoop Neck Belted Strip Classic One Piece $268.00 – Shop Here
B. Solid & Striped – Josephine Belted High Rise Bottoms $58.00 – Shop Here
C. DVF – Belted One Piece Swimsuit $228.00 – Shop Here
D. Solid & Striped – Josephine High Waisted Bikini bottom $ 88.00 – Shop Here
E. Tory Burch – Sash Tie High Waist Bikini Bottom $138.00 – Shop Here
F. Mara Hoffman – Jay High Waist Bikini Bottom $140.00 – Shop Here
Who doesn’t love a great designer suit? It’s the price tag we don’t love as much. We found some trendy, ON SALE suits for you – so you can look fab and fashionable at any price point. Check out some of our favorite finds!
A. Stone Fox Swim – Vibration Hermosa One-Piece $114.00 – Shop Here
B. JETS by Jessika Allen – Sensory Plunging V-Neck $103.99 – Shop Here
C. Seafolly – Havana Stripe Cold Shoulder Bikini Top $65.00 – Shop Here
D. Vitamin A – Serpentine Reversible Bianca Swimsuit – $91.99 – Shop Here
E. Tavik – Ribbed Lela One-Piece Swimsuit $83.22 – Shop Here
F. Ella Moss – Shiny Spice Bikini Bralette $55.99 – Shop Here
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