3 Swimsuit Trends Fashion Girls Are Skipping This Summer

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(Image credit: @ali_tate_cutler)

Swimsuit trends can be fickle little buggers. Year after year, we watch as the world of swimwear churns out new style after new style, and this summer is no different. Since the weather hasn't quite permitted an influx of bikini pictures on Instagram from your favorite influencers, celebs, and friends, right now is that weird, overwhelming in-between time where you're still struggling to figure out which new swimsuit trend is right for you. Here to help guide you just a smidge are three of my favorite fashion girls, Ali Tate Cutler, Michelle Li, and Anaa Saber. 

Each of these stunning women was kind enough to share with all of you the swimsuit trends they are most excited to wear this summer and the ones they are passing on. Featuring an array of fresh new styles and some beloved classics, I have a feeling you'll have a field day with the three swimsuit trends they're fawning over for summer 2021. 

Skipping: Strappy Numbers

"One swimsuit trend I'm passing on is the very strappy numbers that offer zero support for big-breasted women like myself. I have tried on quite a few of these, and I honestly don't trust myself to make it into the water without flashing the entire beach. I need support." — Ali Tate Cutler, Model

Wearing: High-Waisted Shorts

"I can't wait to wear the high-waisted shorts as bottoms. I haven't tried any on yet, but they give me massive 'Marilyn Monroe meets Sporty Spice' vibes. And they seem like they will cover my whole bum, which is a definite improvement from a lot of the teeny-weeny bottoms I've tried." — Cutler

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Skipping: Barely-There Swimsuits

"This summer, I'm going to pass on the barely-there swimsuit. If there's anything I learned from quarantine, it's that comfort is key, and I refuse to take going to the beach for granted this summer, so I'm going to make sure every trip is comfortable and fun. The barely-there swimsuit trend just doesn't offer a lot of coverage, and I find myself constantly adjusting and worrying about nip slips, etc." — Michelle Li, Fashion Beauty Editor and Stylist, Teen Vogue

Wearing: Ultra-Saturated Colors

"Instead, I plan to lean into the ultra-saturated colors for my swimsuit this summer. I want something bright that still captures the attention of beachgoers without being uncomfortable. I've been eyeing this green bikini and love that it also has some shine to the fabric." — Li

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Skipping: Low-Rise Bikini Bottoms

"This summer, I'm passing on regular-cut, low-rise bikini bottoms." — Anaa Saber, @anaasaber

Wearing: V-Cut Bottoms

"I can't seem to get over the '90s V-shape bottom cut these days. It has proven time and again to be one of the most flattering bikini shapes—bonus points if it's a vintage suit." — Saber

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.