With warm weather approaching and the end of the semester winding down, thoughts of lounging on the beach with a tropical drink in hand are sure to come to mind. While we can't be relaxing in the sand or frolicking in the water just yet, we can start shopping for the summer days ahead.
Here are nine of the best places to score that perfect bikini that you'll want to rock all summer long:
1. Triangl
Known by Tumblr Queens and Pinterest Addicts everywhere, Triangl offers some of the most enviable swimwear around. Their iconic neon bikinis feature thick black lines and bright colors; however, they also offer a wide range of floral, patterned, and solid options in a variety of fits and styles. The great thing about these bikinis is that they really hold their shape and won't stretch out over time, making them a must-have this beach season.
2. Forever 21
Forever 21 is pretty much every girl's go-to for cute clothing on a budget. While they offer a wide variety of everyday wear, sleepwear, workout wear and accessories, they also carry a selection of adorable and affordable swimwear. Whether you are looking for a string bikini, bandeau top, floral print or solid, Forever 21 has plenty of options. In addition to carrying bathing suit tops and bottoms starting at $4.90, they also have a great selection of Plus Size swimwear, making it a great option for every body type and budget.
3. PINK
Whether you are looking for something timeless or trendy, PINK is a great option for picking up that perfect bikini. They offer a wide range of fits and styles in bright colors and fun prints. From triangle tops and sporty push-ups to cheeksters and strappy bottoms, mixing and matching allows you to find the sizes and styles that suit you, allowing you to create a fun look that you will want to flaunt.
4. Moana Bikini
If you've been working on that beach body and want to show it off in a barely-there bikini, Moana Bikini is the place for you. Offering bottom-baring bikini bottoms and strappy tops in bright colors and fun prints, these bikinis are sure to show off your bold personality and banging body. (Bonus, most of the bikinis are reversible, giving you multiple swim options for the price of one!).
5. Free People
Known for their free-spirited vibes and bohemian-inspired clothing, Free People offers a wide variety of high quality clothing, accessories and, yes, swimwear. If you are looking for a bikini that stands apart from the rest, Free People is the place for you. They have a great selection of swimwear in unique silhouettes, including high necklines, sexy cutouts and high-waisted bottoms, as well as a variety of colors, patterns and fabrics.
6. Victoria's Secret
The more mature, but still sexy, mother of PINK, Victoria's Secret is known for their bikinis (and the models wearing them). Whether you're looking for that LBB (little black bikini), a fun color, a bold print or a sultry silhouette, Victoria's Secret has something for everyone. Offering a wide variety of colors, prints, fits and styles, the ability to mix and match tops and bottoms ensures that you will find your perfect suit.
7. PacSun
Offering some of the trendiest and most sought after brands, Pacific Sunwear is a great place to shop for must-have items, including swimwear. Offering some of the latest swimwear trends, including cutouts, mesh paneling, crochet and lace-up tops and bottoms, PacSun brings the heat, leaving you wanting to stock up on enough bikinis to last you all summer long.
8. Nasty Gal
9. Target
Seriously, what can't you find at Target? Offering possibly the widest selection (at the best prices), and the ability to mix and match different tops and bottoms, Target is a frontrunner in the swimwear game; they stay up to date on recent trends, offering fringe, flounce and and cutout tops, as well as high-waisted and braided bikini bottoms. Whether you are looking for a bandeau, halter, or push-up top in a solid color, fun print or bold pattern, Target has it (and you) covered.
With all of these options to choose from, whether you are looking for something fun, classic, sexy or bold, you are sure to find that perfect bikini for lounging in the sun, splashing in the water, hitting up the beach bar and everything in between.
