Parisian Girls Approve of These 4 Swim Trends

After a very long and painful winter in Paris, summer is finally around the corner, and with the heat wave comes new wonderings: Which swimwear trend should I adopt this season? Personally, I’ve been addicted to swimwear trends my whole life, with a tendency (which is not super French, I have to admit) to follow them a little blindly and carelessly. But years passing and my body changing brought me to ask myself the following question: Is it really reasonable to give in to every single Instagram trend when it comes to swimwear? Here are some thoughts and my swimsuit picks for summer.

Stick to the classics

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It’s true there are some very cool brands that came through thanks to Instagram (and I’m the first to wear them), but I believe that when it comes to swimwear, it’s good to always have a classic or two in your luggage. For instance, in France, Eres is the classic brand that women have been wearing for generations. Now, I know the pieces are pricey, but at the same time, they are totally worth it and are the quintessence of classic French chic. Of course, no one has to rob a bank to get a suit, and there are affordable alternatives, such as the below one-piece from Arket, that we could also consider classic and timeless.

Basics are good too

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Another brand that I’ve been in love with is Matteau Swim. I’ve been following it since the very beginning, and what I love is that it provides good options for a lot of body types. In my case, I lost quite a few pounds between last summer and this year, and yet the suits still fit me like a glove. Which brings me to my next point: Crochet bikinis and other Instagram-friendly trends are cool, but nothing beats dressing for your body type. Also, what’s more French-chic than that?

Classic prints and vintage shapes never go out of style

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I couldn't address this topic without including a bit of cliché, right? Whenever I’m bored of basics, I like to try to copy Bardot (groundbreaking) and wear some printed suits. And not just any prints: Polka dots (duh), gingham, and vintage flowery prints are my go-tos.

Play it like Macpherson

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Aka The Body. There’s no better time than summer to have a little fun. To me, Hunza G (another cool “Insta brand”) embodies this perfectly, and whenever I come across one of its beautifully art directed photos, I think of Elle Macpherson, of course, but also of Stephanie de Monaco (for those who don’t know her, I encourage you to Google her). The whole vibe just reminds me of the ’80s, a time when showing a curvier figure was the norm.

This post was originally published on Who What Wear US.

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Sabina Socol
Contributor

Who’s your style icon?
I don’t have just one. I’m a sponge when in comes to style icons and get inspired by my entourage, the girls I follow on Instagram, famous actresses like Catherine Deneuve.

What are your 5 favorite people to follow on Instagram?
Alexandra Spencer @4thandbleeker for her amazing taste and style, and her brand @realisationpar, for the clothes of course and the cool art direction. @leandramedine and @pandorasykes, I just love their input on fashion and their sense of humor. And @c__l__o for inspiration and their beautifully curated selection of images.

What’s the fashion essential you can’t live without?
A pair of high waisted blue jeans.

What’s your desert island album?
Jungle