While to be honest, I’ve never quite understood how animal print got such a bad rap (as personally, I’m a big fan of the timeless pattern), I think we can all agree that we’ve heard it used in the same sentence as the word tacky from time to time—and even more so when combined with swimwear. Could it be because not as many brands were designing options that felt up to par until now? Because if what’s out there this season is wrong, I don’t want to be right—and I think you’ll soon side with me on this. From models to influencers and even our own editors, it seems like there’s no one on Instagram not showing off their spotted suits, and it’s enough to make anyone want to hop on board.
Continue on for some photos that are changing the way people think of animal-print swimwear (especially in the form of leopard), as well as to shop both the ones you see and some other favorites along the way.
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Top and The Ring Bikini Briefs ($135) available in sizes 1 to 5.
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Available in sizes P to L.
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Top and Bikini Bottom 299 ($148) available in sizes XS to XL.
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Available in sizes P to V.
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Available in sizes 0 to 14.
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Top and Elle Bikini Bottoms ($88) available in sizes XS to L.
Pictured: Monday Swimwear Bahamas One Piece ($169)
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Top and The Lola Bikini Bottom ($84) available in sizes XS to L.
Pictured: Diane von Furstenberg Belted One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit ($248).
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Available in sizes S to L.
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Top and High Waisted Bikini Bottom ($99) available in sizes XS to L.
Pictured: Monday Swimwear Bahamas One Piece ($169)
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Available in sizes XS to L.
Up next? The other swimwear trend I’m loving right now.
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Is My Leopard-Print Muse—4 Ways to Wear It Like HerYou know it's chic if CBK approves.
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Millie Bobby Brown Just Wore Every British Girl's Fave Summer Dress BrandDate night done right.
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Dua Lipa Somehow Made Clashing Animal Prints and Space-Age Boots Look ChicShe's got skills.
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Anna Wintour Is a Fan of This Formerly Faux-Pas Styling TrickThe devil wears prints?
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Laura Harrier Casually Wore a Tiny Leopard-Print String Bikini on a SpeedboatThe vibes are top-notch.
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Calling All Maximalists—This Major Fall Print Trend Is All YouIt's ideal for transitional weather.
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12 Leopard-Print Accessories That Scream "Timeless" Instead of "Tacky"This rising trend was inevitable.
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The Classic Coat Trend That Makes Every Outfit Look FabulousWear it with the plainest jeans and tees.
