Pay Attention: These 8 Swim Trends Are About to Be Everywhere

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(Image credit: Getty Images/Courtesy of Paraiso Miami Beach; Courtesy of Poster Girl; Courtesy of Sports Illustrated; Getty Images/Courtesy of Paraiso Miami Beach; Emilio Pucci/Courtesy of BFA)

Craving some fresh swim trends? Well, there's no better place to look for the latest and greatest in the market other than Miami Swim Week. I recently had the pleasure of attending Miami Swim Week with Paraiso Miami Beach, where I found myself continually in awe of the incredible swimwear designers and trends that I was introduced to. Shows were held everywhere from the iconic Paraiso Miami Beach tent to classic Miami hot spots. While the venues were incredible, the swimwear was naturally even better. Curious to see what stood out among the new collections? Then you've come to the right place.

Handfuls of shows, presentations, and lookbooks later, it was clear that there were certain trends that trumped all the rest. Ahead, read up on the eight swim trends that are bound to be everywhere thanks to all the designers that presented their stunning new collections at Miami Swim Week. From Emilio Pucci to Poster Girl, the array of fresh styles below are bound to get you in the mood for a vacation, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Sweet Sarongs

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Poster Girl)

This season, swim week was about way more than just the bikinis. Swimsuits were styled out every which way, and one of our favorite add-ons was, hands down, the sarong. Coming in an array of colorways and often matching the swimsuit underneath, sarongs proved to be the fashionable must-have among your swimwear wardrobe. 

Pictured: Poster Girl

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Belly Chains

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Belly chains took center stage at Miami Swim Week, adorning bikinis and one-pieces alike. From delicate chains to ones dripping with brand logos, this kitschy accessory proved it's here to stay.

Pictured: Bfyne

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Retro Prints

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(Image credit: Emilio Pucci/Courtesy of BFA)

Bold retro prints continue to shine as one of the most popular swim trends of the year. Whether you're into a vintage scarf print or a kitschy floral, nostalgic prints are the way to go, period. 

Pictured: Emilio Pucci

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Full Looks Only

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We went from living in sweatpants to fully styling out our swimsuits with matching pants, shirts, and dresses. Consider this your official warning to abide by the "full look only" policy. 

Pictured: Oh Polly

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Nothing But Net

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(Image credit: Courtesy of Sports Illustrated)

This summer proved to be the summer of crochet separates, and Miami Swim Week proved to be the indicator that the trend isn't going anywhere. Go for a fully netted look via a bikini and matching cover-up, or choose just one to don on your next beach vacation.

Pictured: Sports Illustrated

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Shine On

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(Image credit: Simon Song/Courtesy of Paraiso Miami Beach)

The goal here is to choose a metallic swimsuit that is so shiny it might blind you. Okay, that was a bad joke, but you get the picture. The higher the shine, the better, and if you ask me, the bolder the color, the better as well.�� 

Pictured: Naranja Furcado

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Cutout Continuation

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(Image credit: Simon Song/Courtesy of Paraiso Miami Beach)

Cutout swimwear is always a sight for sore eyes, and this season was no different. The cutouts themselves, however, keep getting more and more creative, which is keeping all of us on our toes. 

Pictured: Simonett

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Midriff Floss

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Midriff floss is yet another swimwear trend that officially proved its dominance, as it was spotted on nearly every runway during Miami Swim Week. If you haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet, the time is now. 

Pictured: Nia Lynn

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.