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23 of the best bikini sets, just in time for holiday szn
Tropical getaway not included 👙 🌴
Finally, holiday szn is here and it’s high time to shed those many winter layers in favour of the skin-baring two pieces that make our summers so enjoyable. Yes, you guessed it: bikini sets are back in business, and we are more than just a little excited about it.
Regardless of whether you’ve had your beach holiday booked for months or are planning to enjoy the sunny weather from the neighbourhood ponds this season, a new bikini can seriously spice things up. And with tonnes of cuts and colours available, you’ll be able to choose a set (or three) to suit your needs.
Got a festival on the cards? A bandeau bikini can second as a top. Going for old-school glam? A ‘90s cut in a standout fabric will do the trick. Looking for bikinis for small boobs or bikinis for big boobs? Or how about some curve options? Don't worry; we’ve got you covered. Aaaaand if your main aim is to simply show off as much skin as humanly possible (us too, tbh), we’ve found tonnes of celeb-fave tiny ‘kinis and micro bottoms too.
So, without further ado, we bring you our edit of the best bikini sets available. Here’s to our best summer yet – we certainly deserve it!
We've been waiting literally forever for Tash Oakley and Devin Brugman’s brand, Monday Swimwear, to come to the UK. Trust us when we say these are some of the best ‘kinis in the biz, and this retro-inspired geometric print is fierce AF.
Reformation’s latest swim drop is full of cute nostalgic prints like this fun fruit bikini set. It’s giving cutesy, retro vibes with a big ole dose of sexy. Just as we like it.
Bikinis don’t have to be skimpy. Wider bandeau tops add an element of elegance and cool to your beach look, while also protecting the most vulnerable part of your chest from harmful rays and offering coverage for any water sports. This set even comes with a matching gingham scrunchie. Consider us sold.
If you haven’t already checked out high street hero M&S for swimwear this summer, take this as your sign to head over to its site ASAP. We’re in love with the deep purple shade on this padded bandeau bikini. The on-trend halter neckline is a nice touch, too.
Need a lil’ support from your bikini top? This gorge H&M set will do the trick. The brief cut on the bottoms also looks good on pretty much anyone. Plus, on-trend lemon yellow? Yes, pls.
We went absolute wild for this ruched lime green bikini after we spotted it on our gal, Ken Jen. The triangle silhouette is flattering on all boob sizes, and the removable padding means you can adapt it to suit your personal preference.
Not into the celeb-fave teeeeny string ‘kinis? No problem. This surf-style set is jut as eye-catching, and a LOT more comfortable.
No one does feminine boho chic quite like Zimmermann. We're obsessed with the pretty ruffle and scalloped trim on this floral set.
Leave it to Nike to bridge the gap between style and substance. The racerback design allows for full freedom of motion, the textured jacquard fabric makes it ultra-durable, and the high-waist and cut-out details add an element of fashuuuun.
Right soooo this isn’t exactly one for the dedicated swimmers out there, but it’ll sure look fab at some beach party in Ibiza. Brides to be with abroad Hen Dos, take note!
Monochrome will never go out of style, so you can be sure you'll wear this sporty scoop neck set for many summers to come. Throw on a white linen shirt and oversized sunnies for extra style points.
Khloé Kardashian knows a thing or two about bikinis, so we’re not surprised that her brand has designed such a fab one for the summer. This hawt pink shade will look beyond gorge with a sunkissed tan, and it also comes in an inclusive range of sizes.
Classic string and bandeau bikini tops are great and all, but we can never resist a funky new style like this flounced top from Mint Velvet. Plus, you can invest knowing that a black ‘kini will serve you every summer.
This fabulous bright yellow number is giving us White Lotus vibes – minus all the murders, obvs. Just add gold hoops and an Aperol Spritz, and you’re set for the holiday season.
Lounge is well known for its super comfy underwear, but did you know the brand did swimwear too? We love this stylish cream set in particular – best paired with an end-of-holiday deep tan. Each pieces goes up to a 3XL.
Channel The Little Mermaid in this gorge sparkly, under-the-sea set from New look. The netting overlay and diamanté embellishment on this baby are just too cute.
Remember when Rosie Huntington-Whiteley broke the internet whilst on vacay in Capri? Well, it was in a crinkled number from Hunza G – and we’ve been obsessed ever since. Even more so now that she’s collaborated with the brand on her own capsule. One size fits 6-16, too.
The sporty one-shoulder silhouette and bold neon colourblocking make for a v cool but low-key ‘80s aesthetic that’s bang on trend. Time to perfect that classic Baywatch run across the beach, gals.
Every summer wardrobe needs a bright red bikini in it, tbh – and this is one of the best we've seen. It’s made from sustainable materials and creates a beaut bit of cleavage on smaller bewbs.
This set will take you from beach to bar with ease. Just add a sheer black cover-up for added evening vibes.
Clementina Jackson is Acting Site Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, working across news and features, trends, e-commerce and SEO. She was previously Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, and Acting Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, where she was named as a PPA 30 Under 30 award winner for her work on size inclusivity. An experienced fashion, travel and luxury lifestyle journalist, Clementina has also written for Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller, Tatler, Red and Italy Segreta.
Rosie Davenport is an Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews, as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark as well as the latest trends to follow. Before this role, Rosie was a Fashion Ecommerce Writer on publications including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for nearly two years, and gained a MA from Central Saint Martins in Fashion Journalism in 2021, focussing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasting. Rosie has also worked at The Times, been a sub editor at The Mail on Sunday’s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for the trend forecasting agency WGSN. Her career highlight? Previewing Prada’s AW21 menswear show in the depths of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons from her bedroom. Outside of work, Rosie can be found rummaging through vintage shops or getting lost in one of London’s iconic department stores. You can follow Rosie on Instagram @rosie.davenport
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