I’ve been keeping tabs on the one-piece trend for quite a while now but this is the first time I’ve given one a try. It’s nice to have an option for the days we aren’t feeling our best in the mid section without having to sacrifice style. Similar to dresses, monokinis come in varying necklines and silhouettes. To find one flattering for your body type, follow the same guidelines you would for a dress. Broad shoulders? Gravitate towards a halter top. Short torso? Elongate the appearance of your trunk with a plunging neckline. Catch my drift?!

I am very happy with this ever popular palm print monokini. To begin, it was only $19.99, but aside from the pretty price point, it’s very complimentary for an athletic frame. The deep v-neck and cutout sides slim the frame nicely, creating curves in all the right places. Stylistically, the knot front keyhole and the back-tie details are the perfect finishing touches. I topped this one-piece with a white tassel sarong, although black would look great too.

If you’re ready to dive into this trend, shop this palm print monokini here:

Monokini | Sarong | Hat

*For your reference, I am 5 feet tall and wearing a size small

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Mara Hoffman may just be the Queen B of resort wear. All of her patterns and designs are just as sharp as they are unique…and in terms of fit, there is no competition. Minus the $200+ price tag, there is nothing to complain about. Save your hard earned cash and purchase one of these Mara Hoffman-esque looks for less.

Another one on my lust list is Same Swim. These suits are quite eye-catching thanks to the embellished stitching and bold color choices. As dreamy as they can be, $350 for a string bikini is not in my budget. Luckily SheIn makes a very impressive imitation suit and it is a a fraction of the cost.

Fringe continues to dominate the fashion space and swimwear is no exception. You have probably noticed brands like L*Space with a wide assortment of fringe bikinis and cutout one-pieces. Get excited because I’ve hunted down the best fringe suits and they are all under $25…you’re welcome!

Shop affordable swimwear here:
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