It's finally time to hit the pool or beach! After months of patiently waiting for the sunshine and heat to arrive, we've been busy preparing a list of the best swimsuits and bikinis for you to sport this summer whether you're swimming in the pool or lounging beach side! From tankinis to bikinis and even monokinis (you'll see what we mean!), there's bound to be an adorable swimsuit with your name on it! There's one for every body shape, height and style. From sporty to girly to vintage style, there's even a pair that includes a matching pair of shorts for those of you that prefer something that covers up a bit more! Most stores have a mix and match section so you can even make your own colour and pattern combinations! Pick a swimsuit and add some essentials like a beach coverup, hat, sunscreen, lipbalm, sunglasses, a beach towel and a pair of flip flops and you're ready to go anywhere! Check out our gallery of our top swimwear picks!!
Beach Accessories
The Cover Up
A comfortable cover up that you can slip on and off easily is essential for the beach. Even better if you can wear it off the beach as well! We love this punchy little dress from Topshop and the sporty blue stripes on this Old Navy one!
Tropicana bandeau cover up from Topshop.com, $40
Hooded jersey stripe cover up from OldNavy.com, $24.50
Sun Hat
How adorable is this straw hat from Forever 21? It goes with everything and the brim is wide enough to really block out sun!
Madeline straw hat from Forever21.com, $13.80
The Beach Bag
These beach totes from Old Navy, Forever 21 and Hollister can also double as a summer city tote so it works double duty!
Canvas tote bag from Forever21.com, $12.50
SoCal summer tote from Hollisterco.com, $19
Stars
Bright Flip Flops
Go for brightly coloured flips flops, after all it's summer! When else can you wear bright yellow and pink on your feet? We love these from Old Navy - they're so cheap you can get more than one colour!
Yellow pyramid flip flops from OldNavy.com, $3.50
Pink flip flops from OldNavy.com, $3.50
Funky Sunglasses
We love these funky sunglasses from Miss Selfridge and a lilac pair from Forever 21. We believe in standing out on the beach!
Brown stripe Margo sunglasses from MissSelfridge.com, $18
Lilac sunglasses from Forever21.com, $5.80
Cute Beach Towel
If you're going to lie around on a beach towel, might as well have one with a pretty print like this hibiscus pink one from Bed Bath & Beyond!
Hibiscus beach towel from Bed Bath
