This Bikini Trend Is Suddenly Dying

We've already highlighted the coolest new swim trends for this year and the swimsuits that are out, and ahead I'm breaking down the styles A-listers are getting behind—aka the most popular celebrity bikini trends this year—and the one trend that celebs are notably skipping.

Looking to celeb beach outfits, barely-there bikinis are being embraced in a huge way. String bikinis and triangle tops are being endorsed by celebs like Bella Hadid and the always photogenic J. Lo. On the other end of the spectrum, we're seeing celebs like Kylie Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski wearing inventive one-pieces that range from belted swimsuits to styles with cutouts.

The one style we're not seeing celebrities wear right now? High-waisted bikinis. The silhouette has been hugely popular in the last few years, but now celebrities seem to be shying away from the style. Go on to see the swimsuits the celebrity bikini and one-piece trends they're wearing instead that are already huge and shop pieces to get their looks.

Low-Cut Bikinis

Instead of high-waisted bikinis, celebrities are gravitating toward low-cut styles. We're seeing a huge uptick in string bikinis and silhouettes that have an early '00s feel.

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Kendall Jenner is a huge fan of the throwback string bikini. 

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Take a styling note from Ashley Graham and wear a printed style.

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When it comes to black bikinis, Kylie Jenner proves that they're anything but boring.

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Yep, even more proof that a black bikini is a wardrobe staple.

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Go for a pretty green color like Georgia Fowler.

One-Pieces

If you opt for one-pieces over bikinis, there are plenty of celebs who are also favoring the swimsuit style. What we're seeing this year is a range of styles with details that update the standard one-piece, whether it's a plunging silhouette, "floss" straps, or a seersucker finish.

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Plunging one-pieces? A signature silhouette of J Lo's.

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Minimal one-pieces with super-thin straps are a personal favorite silhouette.

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Details like a plunging V-neck or lace-up finish makes a one-piece instantly feel cool.

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Add a fun pop of color like Kourtney Kardashian.

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Opt for a classic shape like Chrissy Teigen.

Next, 45 Chic Swimsuits for a Pool Party, Beach Day, and Everything In-Between

This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.