Summer Style: The 5 Swimsuit Trends You'll See Everywhere This Year - Stylehive

While swimsuit shopping is a notoriously painful process, the weather is so smolderingly hot it's enough to make anyone throw self-consciousness to the wind (or more appropriately, the humidity) and make you wish it was appropriate to walk around in nothing more and teeny bikini! The heat isn't the only thing making swimsuits more appealing, the swim-wear trends this season are hotter than ever with new cuts, shapes, styles and a range of playful prints and striking colors capable of getting even biggest haters into the swim-wear spirit. Read on for the top 5 swim-wear trends and check out my slideshow for more looks from each category.

Trend 1: Prints
The graphic print trend extends way beyond clothing, with a range of fun prints like flirty florals, stripes, plaids and Africa-inspired being splashed onto all sorts of swimsuit styles.

Milly Trellis Print Bandeau Bikini, Top: $106; Bottom: $106

Trend 2: Bold Colors
Bathing suits were definitely not exempt from the bold-color craze, with electric blues and powerhouse pinks making a major splash this swimsuit season. Not bold enough to Go Bold? Well jewel tones such as emerald, purple and sapphire blue are great alternatives and are also major color trends.

Lisa Curran Circles Halter Bikini, $152

Trend 3: Metallics
The metallic trend is not going away any time soon and will continue to glitz up our wardrobes well into the fall. Why not embrace this style with a fun metallic swimsuit?

Badgley Mischka Metallic Paisley Swimsuit, $240

Trend 4: One Piece
The classic one-piece suit made a major comeback this season with a sexy, updated twist, with variations on this style including cut-outs, monokinis and plunging necklines. These styles are obvious go-tos when you're battling the bloat or having a blah day.

Brette Sandler Swimwear Bianca Monokini, $163

Trend 5: 40's Inspired
40's inspired pin-up girl swimsuit styles are back and chicer than ever. This classic high-waisted style can create the illusion of of a seductively curvaceous form and a teeny-tiny waist.

LeTruc Green Eyed Girl Bandeau Bikini, Top: $120; Bottom: $130

( From left to right: Milly; Gottex; Abaete)

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