The Key Swimwear for Summer Will Make You Want to Wear the Rainbow

If you’ve got a holiday on the cards, chances are you’re in full swing searching for the best swimsuits. With so many trends to get to grips with⁠, from triangle string bikini tops to belted swimsuits and cut-outs, it can be a lot to get your head around. And then you have to find the swimwear brands that actually fit and flatter your shape. One thing’s for sure, though: No matter which style you go for, it’s all about bright, bold and joyful colours this year. Think every colour of the rainbow in block colours or prints, and you’ve nailed it.

Some colours are of course proving to be more popular than others. But with influencer Emili Sindlev backing ocean blue, Karina Marriott going for soft lilac and stylist Nana Acheampong opting for a sartorial hit of vitamin D with bright yellow, there's something to suit everyone. Below, we’ve decoded the five key colours that will be taking over your swimwear collection for spring/summer 2022. Keep scrolling to see and shop.

1. Ocean Blue

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(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

2. Sunny Yellow

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(Image credit: @styledbynana)

3. Parma Violet

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(Image credit: @styleidealist)

4. Grass Green

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(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

5. Baywatch Red

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(Image credit: @aniyahmorinia)

Next up, the 12 best-selling dresses we love for summer.

Freelance Fashion Editor

Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning.

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When not writing or styling, Harriet loves to go shopping (yes, more fashion). If she’s not in a local Hackney bar or restaurant, you can find her forever searching for her next holiday destination.