Bikini Day just went by, which means it's the perfect time to celebrate the swimwear style that's as stylish as it is versatile.
Whether you prefer classic triangles, colourful co-ords or statement cover-ups, the right styling can take your bikini far beyond the beach.
These celebrity looks offer plenty of inspiration for your next tropical escape.
Add a little sparkle
IMAGE: A sequinned bikini instantly turns swimwear into a statement.
Pair it with embellished shorts, colourful straps or playful tassel details to create a glamorous beach look that's made for sunset parties and vacation photos.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriya Saran/Instagram
Pair it with embellished shorts, colourful straps or playful tassel details to create a glamorous beach look that's made for sunset parties and vacation photos.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriya Saran/Instagram
Try a crochet bikini
IMAGE: Crochet bikinis bring texture and a relaxed island feel to your holiday wardrobe.
Keep the styling minimal with delicate jewellery and oversized sunglasses for an effortless, beach- or poolside- ready aesthetic. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram
Keep the styling minimal with delicate jewellery and oversized sunglasses for an effortless, beach- or poolside- ready aesthetic. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram
Keep it minimal
IMAGE: A simple ribbed triangle bikini never goes out of style. Choose soft, muted colours and let the clean silhouette do all the talking.
It's an understated look that's timeless and easy to mix with different cover-ups and a waist chain for extra bling!
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram
It's an understated look that's timeless and easy to mix with different cover-ups and a waist chain for extra bling!
Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram
Throw on a crochet sarong
IMAGE: A crochet sarong is one of the easiest ways to elevate a bikini.
Add bold sunglasses to transform simple swimwear into a chic vacation outfit you can wear straight from the beach to lunch.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Chetna Pande/Instagram
Add bold sunglasses to transform simple swimwear into a chic vacation outfit you can wear straight from the beach to lunch.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Chetna Pande/Instagram
Play with prints
IMAGE: Mixing a solid bikini with a printed skirt creates an outfit that feels fun and fashionable.
Animal prints, stripes or tropical florals instantly add personality while keeping the styling relaxed.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Jiya Shankar/Instagram
Animal prints, stripes or tropical florals instantly add personality while keeping the styling relaxed.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Jiya Shankar/Instagram
Put on a bucket hat
IMAGE: A classic maroon bikini has a sporty, vintage-inspired appeal that never dates.
Complete the look with a bucket hat, add gold jewellery, a linen shirt or oversized sunglasses for a polished beach ensemble.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Juhi Godambe/Instagram
Complete the look with a bucket hat, add gold jewellery, a linen shirt or oversized sunglasses for a polished beach ensemble.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Juhi Godambe/Instagram
Go pastel
IMAGE: Soft, pastel prints are made for tropical holidays.
Style a pastel bikini with layered necklaces, tinted sunglasses and easy beach waves for a fresh, carefree look that captures the spirit of summer.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Alanna Panday/Instagram
Style a pastel bikini with layered necklaces, tinted sunglasses and easy beach waves for a fresh, carefree look that captures the spirit of summer.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Alanna Panday/Instagram
