Let’s make up for the lost time by getting out and looking summertime fine. Excited to wear swimsuits but not sure which styles are in or which will look best on you? There’s a style for every occasion and comfort level, so don’t be shy; put some more swimwear in your wardrobe!

Where there’s an opportunity for growth, you will find retailers filling in the gaps. Many retailers have recently expanded their offerings to include swimwear to tap into the demand of consumers. Retailers expanding to swimwear seem to be adding mix-n-match options in several styles and colorways to fit every need.

Swimsuit Styles for Summer:

Strappy Swimsuits

This includes string tops and strappy swimsuits, belted one-pieces, tie-up bottoms, and triangle bikinis with no rules.

Must-Have Features

Ribbed, shimmery, or leather-like swimsuits are eye-catching and oh-so-trendy.

Cutout Swimwear

One-Pieces with keyhole details are the star features of this trend. Crank it up a notch by including an asymmetrical strap or design through the silhouette to make this trend a homerun.

Popular Prints and Colors 

Geometric, minimalistic animal prints, tie-dye/watercolor, and 70s prints like retro florals and swirly patterns are the It prints for the season, so don’t miss out on them. For colors, follow the opposite route by opting for super bold shades or understated pastels. When you can’t choose, just stick with an always safe bet: the black bikini in any style you wish.

Pattern Inspiration

Achieve the looks above using our free sewing patterns. They cover numerous clothing categories, including swimwear and lingerie. Below are some swimsuit ideas that will bring this summer’s hottest swimsuit trends to life. Shop our selection of swimwear fabrics here.

• The Reed Swimsuit

This set features a high-waisted bottom and a cropped short-sleeved top with a twist front detail and puff sleeve. Add any print from above to embrace the swimwear trends of the season.

• The Sherwood Swimsuit

No need to make adjustments to this swimsuit–It’s already perfect. Keep the lace-up feature or skip it to make it a literal dupe of swimwear you’d see for sale and on the runway.

• The Speedwell Swimsuit

Another cutout one-piece option is the Speedwell. Shop for neon or pastel colors, then prepare to sew.

• The Silva Top

In need of some swim top inspo? This top is perfect! Add underwire to embrace the structured swim top trend or remove the bottom layer and create a casing instead to make a triangle top that ties around for a strappy look.

Make the most of summer by embracing the warm weather and the sunshine in the coolest suits for the summer. Leave a comment below to let me know which swimsuit trend you’re eyeing.