The second the first warm day comes along, my attention shifts to all things swimwear, partly because of my job as a fashion editor and partly because I prefer to spend 99% of my time in the summer in a bikini or one-piece. So because of the extra-hot weather over the last few weeks, I've already spent quite a few hours scouring the swimwear offerings this year. My biggest takeaway? Zara, H&M, and Mango have seriously stepped up their games in the department.
From upside-down bikinis to elegant maillots decorated with floral appliqués, the swimwear designers at Zara, H&M, and Mango went hard this summer. And since their prices don't come close to ones at many swimwear brands, where a separate bikini top could cost you upward of $200, you can really stock up for the season ahead without totally breaking the bank. At least, that's what I plan on doing.
Keep on scrolling to shop all the best swimwear from Zara, H&M, and Mango.
This suit looks wildly expensive. Shop the matching Knotted Bikini Bottoms ($28).
Why aren't more swimwear brands using this stunning color?
So we're obsessed, right? Shop the matching Strappy Bikini Bottom ($28).
Upside-down bikinis are very much going strong. Shop the matching Curtain Style Bikini Bottoms ($28).
Pretty.
Tankinis are coming back. Shop the matching High-Waisted Bikini Bottom ($28).
The tan lines may be odd, but the Instas will make it all worth it.
Tropical. Shop the matching Printed Bikini Bottom ($28).
Green with envy.
A print I can rally behind. Shop the matching Printed Bikini Bottom ($28).
It's giving regal but scandalous, aka a vibe.
Catch me wearing a cropped tee and bikini bottoms all summer long.
Flower girl.
If you don't yet own a sparkly bikini, now's your chance. Take it. Shop the matching Metallic Bikini Bottom ($30).
Classic and stunning.
If underwires are your thing, this suit is perfect for you. Shop the matching Brazilian Bikini Bottom ($30).
This is what I call a no-brainer. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottom ($26).
Just wait until you see the tiny crystal embellishments. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottom ($50).
Hello, Baywatch.
If I didn't know better, I'd think this suit was $300 or more. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottom ($30).
In the swimwear world this year, orange really is the new black. Shop the matching Textured Bikini Bottom ($30).
Crochet is one of the big swimwear trends of the season. Shop the matching Crochet Bikini Bottom ($30).
I'll certainly be wearing this as both a swimsuit and a bodysuit this summer.
Flower power. Shop the matching Floral Bikini Bottom ($30).
Chic, chic, chic. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottom ($30).
This color is trending hard right now. Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($13).
Boy-short swimsuit bottoms are It for summer. Shop the matching Shortie Bikini Bottoms ($13).
High shine. Shop the matching Brazilian Bikini Bottoms ($10).
This material is next-level soft.
A dark-brown bikini is just as much an essential as a black one these days. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottoms ($6).
Sophisticated.
I can't get over this color. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottoms ($13).
Shockingly good.
Finally, a white bikini that won't show everything. Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($13).
Stringy perfection.
Love. Shop the matching Brazilian Bikini Bottoms ($18).
For full-coverage bottoms that are still 10/10. Shop the matching Brazilian Bikini Bottoms ($18).
A timeless choice.
Yes, yes, 1000% yes. Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($13).
