These 5 swimwear trends belong in your Euro vacation wardrobe

And just like that, summer is upon us. After months of braving the cold, there’s probably no better feeling than wearing a cute swimsuit and enjoying the sun. Naturally, half the fun of summer is curating a foolproof swimwear lineup. Even though the season is just coming to an end, a fresh wave of trends is already taking shape – to get ready for the Euro holiday.

Many sought-after silhouettes are an extension of broader fashion trends. Case in point: polka dots. Yes, the perennial print is making waves on the swimwear scene, and brands like With Jean and Reformation are cashing in on the trend. Meanwhile, nude dressing continues to reign supreme, so it’s no surprise that retailers are paying attention to skin-showing details like lace-up designs and strategic cutouts.

Without further ado, scroll ahead for the five swimwear trends dominating Europe this summer. The only thing missing is an Aperol Spritz.

snail

Scallop details were almost inevitable in the 2010s, appearing on everything from shorts to skirts and dresses. While the once ubiquitous style eventually fell out of favor, the details are coming to the fore again — this time in the swimwear department. Thanks to brands like Marysia and Allspace, the trend looks less girly and definitely cuter.

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lspace

Sunrise Shell Bikini Top

Zimmerman Scallop One Piece

Zimmerman

Wanderlust Scallop

H&M

Padded Balcony Bikini Top

Marysia

Palm Springs Scalloped Bikini Top

H&M

One-Shoulder Padded-Cup Swimsuit

beach riot

Madison Scallop Bikini Top

polka dots

Dua Lipa in a polka dot bikini top.

The polka-dot trend shows no signs of slowing down. After becoming a cornerstone of our wardrobe for seasons, the motif is now entering the swimwear arena. just ask Dua Lipa is a known fan of the dotted look. The best thing about polka-dot swimwear? design will never happen In fact Go out of style.

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frankie’s bikinis

Tidal Polka Dot Bikini Top in Tuscany

with genes

Juni bikini bottom

Improvement

Riva bikini bottom

massimo datti

polka dot print swimsuit

Montse

Emma Polka-Dot Bikini Top

alexandra mir

lyra swimsuit

Studded

Model wearing Hunza ji studded swimwear.

Studs were having a major moment last summer, adorning everything from handbags to sandals. Now, courtesy of brands like Hunza G and Norma Kamali, trendy hardware is moving into the swimwear category. For an easy beach-to-boardwalk look, style a studded bikini with denim cutoffs and flip-flops.

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Hunja ji

Monica Lava Bikini in Black/Silver

Jade London

Silvera Studded Bikini Top

just a little

Ring Detail Bikini Top

lido bikini top

superdown

hayden one piece

lace up

Hailey Bieber in a lace-up one-piece.

When? It’s only a matter of time before Hailey Bieber gets behind a trend. Enter lace-up swimwear. The Rode founder embraced this early 2000s look earlier this year with a vintage Roberto Cavalli one-piece. While their look nods to the past, the market is currently filled with fresh, modern takes on the lace-up silhouette.

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la blanca

Lace-up Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit

for love and lemons

Daisy One Piece Swimsuit

camilla

Lace-Up Crystal-Embellished Printed Recycled Swimsuit

Shoshanna

Wave Texture Lace Up One Piece

stylist

Dreamsculpt Lace Up One Piece

cut out

Model wearing follow suit cutout one piece.

No, cutout swimwear isn’t exactly groundbreaking. However, we’d argue that the sultry look feels fresher than ever right now. Take Follow Suit, for example, which designed one-piece suits with floral cutouts – most recently seen on Poppy of netflix People we meet on holidays. For a more candid take, a bikini top or bottom with a hint of skin-exposing detail will work.