Most of us spend a laborious amount of time finding “the perfect” swimsuit that we feel good in and fits not only our body but our style as well. So, why not get THE MOST out of it and wear your swimwear as a top?
As a slow fashion believer, it’s imperative to get THE MOST out of my wardrobe. So, a few years ago, I broke out my swimwear and wore it as a top under my moto jacket. You can check out a pic of the look on my Instagram here. That was the start of my re-examining the rest of my swimwear to see what other outfits I could make out of my maillots and bikinis.
And as a bonus, as if we needed anything more, using your swimwear as a top enables you to enjoy more time at the beach and your favorite bar post-sun during those endless summer days.
Need I say more?
To show you just how simple it can be, I put together a quick hit list of 3 of my favorite ways to wear a swimsuit as a top. Check out these quick and easy style hacks to help you create outfits and get THE MOST use out of that bikini in your closet.
- Plisse Pants & A Headscarf
- Denim & Bucket Accessories
- Wide Leg Trousers & A White Button Down Shirt
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Plisse Pants & A Headscarf
Whether staying chic poolside or heading from the beach to the bar, it’s as easy as adding these plisse pants and wrapping a scarf around your head for the perfect cabana style.
I like wearing this as-is and letting your swimsuit as a top shine. But…if you need more coverage or want to wear the look further into the fall months, add a top layer. A crisp white shirt knotted around the waist, a blazer, denim, or a moto jacket all work great.
Denim & Bucket Accessories With Your Swimwear As A Top
Rock your bikini top with high-waisted bermuda shorts and cloud sandals for a quick, sporty, and relaxed look. Adding bucket accessories like a printed zebra hat and bag amp up the outfit to give it more of a streetwear vibe and help complete the look.
Is it getting a little chilly, or still need more coverage? Add a boyfriend denim trucker in a similar wash. Don’t be afraid to rock denim on denim!
Wide-leg Trousers & A White Button-Down Shirt
Take your swimsuit to another level! Add wide-leg trousers and a crisp white button-down shirt worn open with your bikini top to give you designer style vibes like The Row and Peter Do.
The addition of oversized accessories like a tote and sunnies lean into the designer look while also adding function and flair.
And there you have it! 3 quick style hacks to wear your swimsuit as a top. Use these as a starting point, don’t be afraid to try new things. Layer. Play with proportions. Color. The possibilities are endless!
As always, if you need help getting your wardrobe to a place that you love, contact me here.
