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Rare is the woman who looks forward to bikini shopping. Searching for the perfect two-piece becomes slightly easier when you think hard about what you need it to do – are you looking for support, or added shape? Will you be using it to swim in or to sunbathe? And which colours do you gravitate towards to in your wardrobe? Here, we round up our favourites – 11 styles for every preference.
THE TRIANGLE BIKINI IS BACK for 2026, at least in part spearheaded by Dua Lipa’s long-standing endorsement. If you need more support, head to Away That Day and Bravissimo for UNDERWIRED, FLATTERING DESIGNS. Boden has also become a SWIMWEAR HIT AMONG THE FASHION CROWD, namely for its PLAYFUL PRINTS and comfortable silhouettes. Look for ruching around the waist to minimise any self-consciousness. Pretty balconette designs are also HAVING A MOMENT; nounou’s vintage-inspired options are among this summer’s most sought-after.Â
For budget-friendly swimwear, M&S is – as ever – a leader in the field. I particularly love its bandeau leopard style, which would look perfect under a white shirt and shorts for lunch at the beach. H&M’s sweet gingham two-piece is a great buy, as is its padded one-shoulder number, which looks much more expensive than it is.Â
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Ella Alexander is Citizen Femme’s fashion features editor. She started her career at the Evening Standard, and has since held senior editorial roles at Vogue, The Independent and Harper’s Bazaar, where she remains a contributing editor. She also writes for The Telegraph, Sunday Times Style, Service95 and CNN. She is an author, having co-written Dame Zandra Rhodes’ memoir, Iconic: My Life In Fashion In 50 Objects, published by Transworld in July 2024. Her favourite travel destination is Catania, Sicily’s second city.
