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Fashion stylist Rachael Wang recently weighed in about all of the cool pieces she can’t wait to wear this summer and the sustainable brands she always wears—and I highly recommend giving them a read if you haven’t already. Now, the NYC-based stylist is returning to discuss all things swimwear as we head into summer. Curious to get her take on the coolest styles to know about for the months ahead, I asked Wang to share the best swimsuit trends to invest in now that get a stylist’s stamp of approval.
Her picks range from cool textures like ribbing that add some extra dimension to any silhouette to pretty patchwork bikinis to pieces that are designed with a wide range of body types and gender expressions in mind. One thing is for certain—all of Wang’s selects have me ready to slip into a swimsuit this season. Ahead, see the 5 best swimsuit trends from a stylist that she predicts will define summer style.
Patchwork
According to Rachael Wang, patchwork swimsuits have a "homespun feel" that make them equal parts fun and cool.
Shop Rachael's pick:
Shop the matching Reversible Bottoms ($145).
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Shop the matching Hi Tide Bottoms ($85).
Ribbed
Wang is recommending scooping up swimwear that is finished with a ribbed texture—she's an especially big fan of itty bitty bikinis.
Shop Rachael's pick:
Shop the matching High Leg Bottoms ($99).
Shop more:
Shop the matching Striped Bikini Bottoms ($30).
Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($40).
Inclusive
Wang has her eye on designers that are designing inclusive swimsuits, especially "joyful swim design," she says," that is "inspired by disability, chronic illness, and disfigurement."
Shop Rachael's pick:
Shop the matching Bikini Top ($125).
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Seamless
Wang can't get enough of the simple and timeless seamless designs that are everywhere on the market right now, which she describes as "comfy, minimalist, and size-inclusive."
Shop Rachael's pick:
Shop the matching Poolside Bottoms ($38).
Shop more:
Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($20).
Shop the matching Sandy Bikini Bottoms ($70).
Unisuit
We've noticed a rise in unitards recently and swimwear is following suit, specifically androgynous unisuits which Wang notes work for a "wide variety of bodies and gender expressions."
Shop Rachael's pick:
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