SS17 Swimwear Picks

by - October 17, 2017

with summer (and my holiday) fast approaching, i have been buying swimwear like there is no tomorrow. so i have put together my swimwear picks for this spring/summer season, all of which are extremely affordable and available worldwide (always a bonus).

5 of the 6 swimwear featured have been in a few of my previous blog posts but i hopefully will be able to give more of an insight into the fit and my thoughts on them. 

ZAFUL Low Waisted Spaghetti Strap Bikini in Red

http://www.zaful.com/low-waisted-spaghetti-strap-bikini-set-p_251276.html

I got this in a size medium and it fits perfectly!! i do highly recommend reading peoples reviews on the individual bikinis as every bikini on Zaful seems to vary in size. i am so happy with how this one looks/fits, its a little cheeky but i think that's what you expect with this style. the bottoms are a little wide on the back and can sit a little funny but i found if you wear them a little more high waisted that solves that problem. also considering they were so cheap (like $12 or less) they don't seem like they are terrible quality if anything they feel a little thicker then your average bikini which i like.

details: high cut bottoms, thin back strap, adjustable straps, padded top

ZAFUL Solid Color Spaghetti Straps Low Waisted Bikini in Grey

http://www.zaful.com/solid-color-spaghetti-straps-low-waisted-bikini-set-p_190010.html

this set is very similar to the red one however it has a little more detail to it on the bikini top. i also got this one in a size medium and again i am super happy with the fit. one thing i did notice with Zaful is the bikini tops are true to size (so a medium) but i would say the bottoms run more like a small which works for me because i am usually a small on the bottoms and medium on top. so take that into consideration when you are ordering (its not a huge difference tho).
the colour of this one is really nice and again has the exact same bottoms as the red so i just wore them a little higher.

details: high cut bottoms, clip back, adjustable straps, minimal detail on the top, padded top

ZAFUL Padded Knotted Thong Bikini in Burgundy

http://www.zaful.com/padded-knotted-thong-bikini-p_302320.html

i choose this one because it looked super cute online and i love the ruched bottoms. i actually thought i ordered this one in a mustard yellow but apparently not haha. i do love the burgundy though, it will look really flattering with a tan. i again got this one in a medium and it also fits nicely. the bottoms are very revealing so if you don't love the idea of an almost thong cut then i would avoid this style. the top is tie up so you can adjust it to make it tightness/looser so that is a bonus but it is the tiniest bit on the big side for me but it works.

details: tie up top, no tie up/adjustable back, ruched bottoms, thong cut

Wolf & Whistle Snow Leopard Bikini

http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-print-bikini/grp/15587
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-high-waist-bikini-bottom/prd/7975914
http://www.asos.com/au/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-snow-leopard-print-bikini-top-dd-g-cup/prd/7975918

this set was actually the first bikini i purchased and it is still probably one of my favourites. i first saw Zoella wearing this in one of her summer vlogs and i needed it. it was sold out for ages and i finally managed to pick it up, i got the top in a 10DD and the bottoms in a AU size 8. i love this set!!! it is sooo flattering and the i love the high waisted bottoms especially considering i am not the most body confident girl in the world. the top also is really flattering and has a little bit of push up padding attached which is an added bonus.

details: cut out sides on top and bottom, padded push up top, high waisted bottoms, adjustable straps, clasp back

Wolf & Whistle Bikini Top & High Waisted Bottoms 

http://www.asos.com/wolf-whistle/wolf-whistle-cupped-bikini-top-b-g-cup/prd/7043179?clr=black&SearchQuery=wolf+and+whistle&pgesize=36&pge=2&totalstyles=116&gridsize=3&gridrow=10&gridcolumn=3
http://www.asos.com/au/asos/asos-mix-and-match-high-waist-bikini-bottom-with-eyelets/prd/7118525?clr=black&SearchQuery=high+waisted+bikini+bottoms&pgesize=18&pge=0&totalstyles=18&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=2 (link for bottoms very similar)

i really quite like Wolf & Whistles swimwear, so i picked up the same style of top as the snow leopard one and some matching high waisted black bottoms. i figured considering these are almost the same i can mix and match and create ultimately 2 more bikini combos.
i also picked up these in a 10DD and a AU size 8 bottom which fit/look the same as the snow leopard pair.
i highly recommend this style of bikini if you want something a little less revealing without wearing a one piece. the high waisted bottoms are really nice as for me i don't have to feel self conscious of my stomach.

details: mesh sides on top, high waisted bottoms, padded push up top, clasp back, adjustable straps

Cotton on Body Charley Thick Strap One Piece Cheeky

http://cottonon.com/AU/charley-thick-strap-one-piece-cheeky/665439-02.html?dwvar_665439-02_color=665439-02&cgid=womens-new-arrivals#prefn1=brand&prefv1=Body&start=21

this colour of this piece is divine!!! and it was so cheap $29.95 AUD. Cotton On Body have released a really nice swimwear collection this wear and if i hadn't already bought 5 pairs of bathers i would of probably purchased their whole collection.
i don't think you can go wrong with a nice one piece, i picked this one up in a Small and it fits nicely. this one piece features a low scoop back and comes with removable padding (love the fact they give you the option of removing it). i also like the fact that it isn't low cut around the side boob area, still flattering but you don't to worry about falling out if you know what i mean.

details: scoop back, removable padding, cheeky cut


i hope this post gives you a little summer swimwear inspo (or if you are approaching the winter months then i am sorry but enjoy the cosy clothes and hot chocolate haha)

swimwear featured from Zaful, Cotton On Body and ASOS (in collaboration with wolf and whistle) all photos are my own.
xx


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