Shop These Chic Bikinis Ahead Of Your Summer Vacation
With the unofficial start of summer just weeks away, consider this your sign to refresh your swimwear lineup with chic bikinis that’ll carry you from Memorial to Labor Day. Whether […] The post Shop These Chic Bikinis Ahead Of Your Summer Vacation appeared first on Essence.
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By Mecca Pryor ·Updated May 13, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… With the unofficial start of summer just weeks away, consider this your sign to refresh your swimwear lineup with chic bikinis that’ll carry you from Memorial to Labor Day. Whether you’re spending the season jetting off to Europe to lounge along the Mediterranean coast, spending your afternoons at a glamorous beach club, or keeping things closer to home with an East Coast escape to Sag Harbor or 
Add a playful touch to your swimwear rotation with this fringe-adorned bikini from SAME Los Angeles, designed to bring movement, texture, and just the right amount of fun to your beachside wardrobe. Available at Same Los Angeles 158, $98Shop Now 02 02 Skims Plunge Bikini Top & Tanga Bikini Bottom 
One thing about SKIMS—they know how to keep everything sculpted and secure. Shop this plunge bikini for a sleek, flattering fit that will have you feeling snatched all summer long. Available at Skims 44, $42Shop Now 03 03 Oséree Glazed Lumiere O Kini Bikini Set 
Oséree is known for its standout design details, and this three-toned bikini is no exception. Even better, it’s currently on sale, making it the perfect pick to snag ahead of your summer travels. Available at FRWD 182Shop Now 04 04 Melissa Simone Melina Underwire Top & Micah Elastic Bottom 
Melissa Simone is a black owned brand known for crafting the best swimwear, shop this underwire top and flattering bottom in emerald green to perfectly match your skintone. Available at Melissa Simone 100, 90Shop Now 05 05 Isa Boulder Caught Top 
Isa Boulder’s crochet top is the perfect piece to mix and match with a simple bikini bottom. Featuring eye-catching net detailing, it delivers just the right amount of texture and makes for a standout addition to your summer swimwear lineup. Available at Isa Boulder 220Shop Now 06 06 Aguabendita x Victoria’s Secret Donna Bikini Top & Lola Bikini Bottom 
Made for a Euro summer escape, this lemon-adorned bikini set from Agua Bendita and Victoria’s Secret feels right at home along the Mediterranean coast. Available at Agua Bendita 104, 104Shop Now 07 07 Emilio Pucci Iride Print Bandeau Top & Bottom 
Are the girls still screaming “Pucci summer?” If the answer is yes, this pink-and-white patterned bikini set from Emilio Pucci is the perfect way to tap into the trend while staying firmly in the know. Available at Pucci 365, 250Shop Now 08 08 Niihai Fleur Bikini In Gold 
A brand especially made from the cool girls shop this goldtoned chic select from Niihai. Available at Niihai 135Shop Now 09 09 Rat & Boa Cosma Bikini Top & Bottom 
Rat & Boa may be best known for its dreamy, vacation-ready gowns, but the brand’s swimwear deserves just as much attention. Shop this set for a sultry addition to your summer wardrobe. Available at Rat & Boa 155, 165Shop Now 10 10 Isabel Marant Feride Top & Flaviana Bottoms 
For the girls who lean more boho-chic, did you know Isabel Marant does swimwear too? Shop this bikini top and bottom set to stay on aesthetic all summer long. Available at Isabel Marant 155, 165 Shop Now 11 11 Maygel Coronel Exclusive La Isla Solea Bikini 
Channel main character energy with this bright red bikini, finished with delicate flower-adorned ties at the hips for an extra playful touch. Available at Moda Operandi 240Shop Now
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