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It’s the final countdown. Spring Break has almost arrived, and there are only a few hours standing in your way from the sunny beaches. Reward all your hard work in the classroom and gym by buying a new swimsuit! Plus, most stores have sales on their swimwear so you can save your money for the trip. So whether you’re off to South Padre, Cancun or PCB, these three swimsuit trends will give you the hottest Instagram photos to make all your friends at home jealous.

Crochet and neoprene are the newest trends in swimsuits. Victoria’s Secret’s new bikinis feature crochet, neoprene, contrast stitching and neons. It’s a cheaper alternative to the well-known Triangl and Kini brand swimsuits that are all over celebrities and Pinterest. Victoria’s Secret has a wide arrange of swim tops including: bandeau, bralette, halter, triangle and high-neck along with swim bottoms for different coverage: cheeky, hipster, classic and itsy. It will sure be the swimsuit of the summer and make you feel as if you’re walking the Victoria’s Secret runway. Go to the store now for 20% off their swim favorites!

Hi-Rise and 40’s style swimwear. For this trend, think The Notebook “I’m a bird” scene with Ally and Noah. This style is flattering for all shapes and sizes because of the slimming effect of the hi-rise bottom. American Eagle Outfitters-Aerie line has a great selection of swimsuits. The 40’s style gingham and polka dots prints are a classic. And a plus, Aerie’s new REAL campaign doesn’t retouch their photos and embraces using different sized models. Currently, all of Aerie’s swim tops and bottom are $20 with free shipping and returns. So hurry up before these favorites are gone!

Or if classic prep is more your style, J. Crew has great basic swimwear. The stripes, seersucker, and scallops are country club chic. My personal favorites are the French cut bikinis and tomboy one-pieces. The different options of swimsuits look great whether you’re short and curvy or tall and athletic. Go bold and mix and match your prints for a one-of-a-kind bikini.

Hint: The Tuscola Outlets have a J. Crew Factory with discounted swimwear and 25% off J. Crew online.

No matter your style or size you’ll find a swimsuit you love. Now, get to the mall and get ready to take on the beach!

Photo Sources:

https://www.ae.com/aerie-swim

https://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear

https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim

 
UIUC. Junior. Advertising Major. Sigma Kappa. Fashion.