The hottest swimsuits to rock this summer
It's summertime baby, so here's a list of hot, hotter and the hottest swimsuits for men and women. Get yourself into one of these awesome numbers, grab a cocktail and get on your floatie.
Men's trunks, Zara
Well aloha, you tropical stud! You and your swimming trunks (199RMB) will be the hit of the (artificial) Shanghai beach. Not into parrots or allergic to watermelons? No worries, Zara has loads of snazzy trunks for men on offer.
Keyhole high-neck halter top, Abercrombie & Fitch
Good news for the pale ladies out there: this summer, it's actually fashionable to cover it up a bit, as high-neck tops and high-waisted bottoms are very much in style. Abercrombie & Fitch sure know how to work this style and still keep it sexy with this high-neck halter top (328RMB) and a variety of matching bottoms. The all-American brand also offers shorts at three different lengths and in various colours and prints for men.
V-neck swimsuit, Pull and Bear
Bathing suits are back, big time! They're perfect whether you want to look fashionable at the pool bar or if you want to get some serious swimming done. We love this classy and sexy suit from Pull and Bear, which you can order online through Tmall for 199RMB.
Short swim shorts, H&M
H&M's short swim shorts come in ten different colours, so peacock-types can have their pick from shades bright enough to blind naysayers. But why stick to just one colour if they only cost 129RMB a pair? H&M's men's collection also includes longer basic and printed shorts for the surfer dudes among us.
Deep-back zip swimsuit, Asos
Curvy girls will know that shopping in Shanghai if you’re anywhere above a UK size 14 can be a bit of a nightmare. Fortunately, Asos is there to embrace your lumps and bumps and give you the summer silhouette of your dreams. This flirty zip-up number (324RMB) features a sexy boy shorts cut across the legs and a dipped back, as well as chunky straps to support a bodacious cleavage.
Stripped halter bikini, Asos
Alternatively, this stripy number taps into the current ‘fatkini’ trend and, when combined with a retro straw hat and some Jackie O shades, will take you through to September in style. You could mix-and-match the pieces with the components of a black two-piece for more options, and it can be yours for 225RMB (top) and 180RMB (bottoms).
Striped bathing suit, Cos
This striped bathing suit matches a jaunty nautical print with a simple style, and is as perfect for swimming laps as it is for lounging. Cos' swimwear collection features several elegant yet sporty bikinis and swimsuits on sale for women, including a number of high-necked options.
Swimming trunks, Forever 21
How fingerlickin' sweet are these swimming trunks? Forever 21 offers these and other fun swimming trunks, all costing around 99RMB.
Women's one piece, Forever 21
Those on a budget will love the women's collection at Forever 21. This bathing suit is fun, garish and only 189RMB. Forever 21 has loads of playful pieces on offer, but you shouldn't be afraid to stand out of the crowd with metallic bikinis and Baywatch-style red bathing suits.
Sprinkle frill Bardot Bikini, Tmall
Lovers of embellished, patterned pieces will be thrilled to know that a few Topshop options are available through Tmall, including this gorgeous Brigitte Bardot-style bikini. The bikini set costs 279RMB, with free shipping.
Guard-fit swim trunks, Hollister
These dangerously sweet swimming trunks are yours for 299RMB. Hollister has a wide range of shorts in its shops, with basic trunks in all kinds of colours as well as shorts with fun prints.
High-waisted Bikini, Taobao
These flattering high-waist bikini shorts are really in this summer. We love this retro-style bikini, and we also love that it only costs 49RMB so that you can look like Marilyn Monroe for the price of a beer. Thank you, Taobao!