
Why should swimsuit season be dreaded? It should be celebrated!
The steps to getting a bikini body, you may ask?
ONE. Have a body
TWO. Put a bikini on it
Truly, it should be that simple. I understand why it isn’t, however. Over the years, media and the world have trained a woman’s mind to think that she’s less beautiful with cellulite, stretch marks, jiggly tummies, small boobs, flat butts, etc. To this day, I still have a hard time accepting myself in swimwear. Brands that I adore (Aerie, Target, Adore Me – to name a few) have begun to share women of all sizes, colors, and shapes, without editing in their swimwear campaigns. It brings my heart so much joy when I recognize someone of a similar body shape, rocking a cute ‘kini. It makes me realize that I can rock one too. It’s about making a conscious choice to believe in your own bangin’ bod (no matter how many dimples or lack of curves it may have) and just enjoy the summer sun.
A couple of years ago I pledged to never retouch any of my swimsuit photos on Instagram or my blog. I’ve held true to that promise and will continue to do so through the rest of my blogging career. I’m a small, curve-less lady with cellulite and stretch marks to boot, but I’ll never make myself look like anything else to fit the “Instagram model” mold. I will, however, find swimsuits that flatter myself and every body type!
Outfit Details
“Cadence” swimsuit c/o Adore Me | sunglasses | similar bag | phone case c/o Nunuco Design | similar necklace




Take a look at this fantastic line-up of swimsuits from Adore Me.
This cream, high-waisted crochet bikini (called the Lionna) is a best seller, and one I picked up last year. It was also the first one I put in my suitcase for my trip to Florida – and the only one I ended up wearing. It’s the most flattering swimsuit I’ve ever owned!
I think everyone needs a little black bikini, so that’s why I added this one (Gardenia) to my collection last year. I bought it at the end of the summer, so I’m looking forward to wearing it again this year.
I’m super particular about my bikini bottoms, so when I found out this set (Leilah) offered a pair with a little more coverage, I jumped for joy! Also, the print couldn’t be much cuter!
On to the pieces I picked up particularly for this summer! I sure do love a feminine floral, so this set (called the Cadence) was perfect to rock on the days I’m feeling especially girly.
Baywatch much? I’ll be honest, I’m still on the fence about this one (Haven). It’s classic but fits a bit oddly for my long-torso build. I don’t hate it, but it’s probably not one I’ll wear all the time.
Just casually transferring my crochet crush into this season. With a tan I think the color of this itty bitty bikini (called the Kalua) would be especially spectacular!
I have the same style in another print and completely adore it! For years, I couldn’t find a one piece that fit my long torso and didn’t give me the worst wedgie of all time. However, this one (Soila) totally rocks my socks off!
This one (called the Emillia) is such a classic, retro style that I may end up getting it in the other prints. You just can’t go wrong with a high-waisted bikini!
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Liz says
All of these are so cute! Definitely need to do some shopping!
Kim says
SO many cute options! I love some of those high waisted bikini bottoms!
xoxo,
Kim
Donna says
Great to see so many options. Really love yours!
Kileen says
Love this post girl and I totally agree with you!! & these swimsuit picks are all so cute! Love the ruffled gingham one piece!
Kileen
cute & little
Deborah says
Great picks! I need new swimsuits for my beach trips soon!
Emily says
Soooo many good picks!!! Love buying swimsuits!
Taylor Mobley says
I loveeeeee these. They are SO cute and perfect for everyone. I am positive every body type can find a suit that fits them on this list. I am SO excited for summer now!
Deborah says
Great picks! I need new swimsuits for my beach trips soon!
Laura says
There are so many cute swimsuits!! I’m loving your picks and the swimsuit you’re wearing is so pretty!
xo, Laura
Sharon Wu says
so many great options darling! it’s certainly warming up here in palm springs and i could definitely add a few more bikinis to my wardrobe hehe 🙂 thanks for sharing beautiful!
Whitney says
ooh i love all these picks girl! that rainbow two-piece is so cute!
maggie says
I feel like there are so many cute swimsuits out right now!!
Thuy says
Thanks for providing a variety of selections. I’m on a swimsuit hunt so this is helpful.
Nailil says
This is a great collection of swimsuits. I am so ready to get shopping for more to rock this summer.
Nailil
http://www.thirtyminusone.com
Victoria says
i just bought so many swimmies but now i’m going to need to do so again haha!
love these ones!
xoxo
Victoria
http://www.agallonofglitter.com
Victoria says
i just bought so many swimmies but now i’m going to need to do so again haha!
love these ones!
xoxo
Victoria
http://www.agallonofglitter.com
Caylee Connelly says
AHHH Thank you so much for sharing these! I have been on a mission to find more bathing suits this year! I am loving the one pieces and high waisted bikini’s especially the one in your photos, so cute!
Lina Melo says
This is what I needed. I’m going to travel soon so I need some shopping soon! Love your pictures
Caylee Connelly says
AHHH Thank you so much for sharing these! I have been on a mission to find more bathing suits this year! I am loving the one pieces and high waisted bikini’s especially the one in your photos, so cute!
Kileen says
I am loving all of these different swimsuit options!! & your swimsuit is so cute babe, love the color and the floral print!
Kileen
cute & little
Alix Maza says
Love the pattern on this suit! Love your phone case also.
Chelsea Sauve says
These are brilliant! Love that you explored the beauty of embracing body types and enjoying the adorable offerings of swimsuits while soaking in summer – bliss.
Kileen says
I am loving all of these different swimsuit options!! & your swimsuit is so cute babe, love the color and the floral print!
Kileen
cute & little
Erin says
So many good options!!! Thanks for sharing these!
Amberly says
That suit looks really cute on you! I’m definitely going to check a few of these out.
Rach says
I spent way too much time looking at these suits haha. I am a swimsuit fanatic because I spend all day every day in summer in bikinis. This year I bought a couple of one piece swimsuits but I know I’ll want more because I got a family membership to the local outdoor pool in my borough so I’ll definitely be there every day and bikinis might not be the best option at a family pool! I thrive in the sun and really do NOT thrive in winter so as much sun on my body as I can get in the warmer months is key! (especially here in Montreal)
Becky says
I’ve had frustrations buying bathing suits in the past, mostly because I’m bigger up top and it can be difficult to find cute bikinis that actually give support too. One thing I found is companies that sell their bikini tops by actual bra size rather than S/M/L makes a big difference!
Kenzi - Life of a Sister says
This suit looks incredible on you! I love all of these options, perfect for everyone to find something!
Rachel R Ritlop says
so many options!! such great finds! Thank you!
Nataly says
So many cute swim suit options here! I love them all! Especially love that red suit on you!
Rach says
I spent way too much time looking at these suits haha. I am a swimsuit fanatic because I spend all day every day in summer in bikinis. This year I bought a couple of one piece swimsuits but I know I’ll want more because I got a family membership to the local outdoor pool in my borough so I’ll definitely be there every day and bikinis might not be the best option at a family pool! I thrive in the sun and really do NOT thrive in winter so as much sun on my body as I can get in the warmer months is key! (especially here in Montreal)
Becky says
I’ve had frustrations buying bathing suits in the past, mostly because I’m bigger up top and it can be difficult to find cute bikinis that actually give support too. One thing I found is companies that sell their bikini tops by actual bra size rather than S/M/L makes a big difference!
Emily says
so many cute swim styles!! I am so ready to get by the pool!
Laura says
I’m loving this adorable swimsuit on you!! You found so many great swimsuits that will flatter all body types!
xo, Laura
Mollie says
Sooo many amazingly cute suits!! I agree that every body is a bikini body – no one should dread swimsuit season!! Thanks for sharing all of these cute suits 🙂
xx Mollie
Cathy says
Love all of these fabulous swim suit options! I love your suit, it’s so chic!
XOXO
Cathy
Tonya Morris says
These are all such cute options for every body type! Love the picks.
Valerie says
I’m loving all these swimsuit picks! This post definitely has me excited for summer! 🙂
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Emily says
so many cute swim styles!! I am so ready to get by the pool!
Mollie says
Sooo many amazingly cute suits!! I agree that every body is a bikini body – no one should dread swimsuit season!! Thanks for sharing all of these cute suits 🙂
xx Mollie
Angela Ricardo says
It’s summer so swimsuits are everywhere. I wanna shop some for me too!
Tanvi Rastogi says
So many cute options and I am in the market to get one … thanks for sharing.
❥ tanvii.com
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
I love how many different styles of swimsuits they are these days! When I was younger I swear all that existed were too-revealing bikinis (which is great for those who want to wear them, but I did NOT feel comfortable wearing!), or ugly one pieces, but now there are so many beautiful designs in lots of different shapes! I’m really glad the fashion industry is widening its selection so that more people can feel included and comfortable in the things they wear.
Angela Ricardo says
It’s summer so swimsuits are everywhere. I wanna shop some for me too!
Greta says
Your swimsuit is so cute! I love when bottoms are high waisted!
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
I love how many different styles of swimsuits they are these days! When I was younger I swear all that existed were too-revealing bikinis (which is great for those who want to wear them, but I did NOT feel comfortable wearing!), or ugly one pieces, but now there are so many beautiful designs in lots of different shapes! I’m really glad the fashion industry is widening its selection so that more people can feel included and comfortable in the things they wear.
Lizzie says
That swimsuit is so cute! I’ve been on the search for a new suit so I will check out all of these options.
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Greta says
Your swimsuit is so cute! I love when bottoms are high waisted!
Lizzie says
That swimsuit is so cute! I’ve been on the search for a new suit so I will check out all of these options.
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Katherine says
I love these picks soooo much! I just got my first aerie one-piece and I’m OBSESSED. It’s buttery soft and fits so well. I also never knew I’d like high-waisted bikinis until I tried one and I’m in love. Definitely going to stock up on a few more swimsuits because of this post haha
Jam says
So many options I don’t even know where to start! I love buying new swimwear! Xo
Lily says
SO many awesome picks, girl! I love your suit, red looks amazing on you!
Katherine says
I love these picks soooo much! I just got my first aerie one-piece and I’m OBSESSED. It’s buttery soft and fits so well. I also never knew I’d like high-waisted bikinis until I tried one and I’m in love. Definitely going to stock up on a few more swimsuits because of this post haha
Jam says
So many options I don’t even know where to start! I love buying new swimwear! Xo
Lauren says
Yesss girl! Every body is a bikini body IMO 🙂 Love these choices and such reasonable pricing too.
xx,
Lauren | Lifestylesbylauren.com
Lily says
SO many awesome picks, girl! I love your suit, red looks amazing on you!
Delia Atenea says
I love the one that you have on! I love that It’s above the waist! And that it’s red!
Delia Atenea says
I love the one that you have on! I love that It’s above the waist! And that it’s red!
Gita says
I got a vacay coming and am currently on a swimsuit hunt. Thanks for these fab suggestions!
Gita says
I got a vacay coming and am currently on a swimsuit hunt. Thanks for these fab suggestions!
Annie says
This post was perfectly timed – I’m shopping for a new swimsuit right now haha
Deborah says
I’m all for body positivity throughout swimsuit season. It’s like, I *know* that every body is a bikini body but it’s hard to remember that when we’re fed so many forms of media that tell us we’re not good enough.
That swimsuit you have on is so cute! I really love the color and pattern and the fact that it’s high waisted! I used to subscribe to Adoreme but I may have to renew it because these swimsuits are so cute!
Deborah says
I’m all for body positivity throughout swimsuit season. It’s like, I *know* that every body is a bikini body but it’s hard to remember that when we’re fed so many forms of media that tell us we’re not good enough.
That swimsuit you have on is so cute! I really love the color and pattern and the fact that it’s high waisted! I used to subscribe to Adoreme but I may have to renew it because these swimsuits are so cute!
Rach says
Your swimsuit is so cute ! And I’m so loving all these swimsuit options. Sometimes shopping for swimwear can be so daunting and I love that most of these would look great on every body type!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Azanique Rawl says
You look so cute! I love the pattern on this swimsuit and the high-waist bottoms 🙂
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
Laura Leigh says
So many great swimsuits!!! You found a lot of fabulous ones in a variety of styles. This summer I am ALL about high-waisted bottoms. They’re so comfortable and incredibly flattering! Love the one you’re wearing here!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Lee says
I LOVE the Lionna one you’re wearing; it’s so cute!!
Rach says
Your swimsuit is so cute ! And I’m so loving all these swimsuit options. Sometimes shopping for swimwear can be so daunting and I love that most of these would look great on every body type!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Azanique Rawl says
You look so cute! I love the pattern on this swimsuit and the high-waist bottoms 🙂
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
Laura Leigh says
So many great swimsuits!!! You found a lot of fabulous ones in a variety of styles. This summer I am ALL about high-waisted bottoms. They’re so comfortable and incredibly flattering! Love the one you’re wearing here!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Lee says
I LOVE the Lionna one you’re wearing; it’s so cute!!
Jenn Hanft says
I’m so excited that we’re in bikini season!!! Yay for Summer hehe. First off, I completely love the bikini set you’re in. RED IS YOUR COLOR! Also I need a high waisted suit in my life. These picks are so fun! Def need to shop some more.
With love, Jenn
https://jubilantdose.com
Jenn Hanft says
I’m so excited that we’re in bikini season!!! Yay for Summer hehe. First off, I completely love the bikini set you’re in. RED IS YOUR COLOR! Also I need a high waisted suit in my life. These picks are so fun! Def need to shop some more.
With love, Jenn
https://jubilantdose.com
Kristin Taylor says
That suit you’re wearing is so darling!! I’ve tried suits from Adore Me that I love, but every time I try them from Aerie, the fit is awful! Definitely need to check in with Adore Me for some fresh suits this season.
Kristin Taylor says
That suit you’re wearing is so darling!! I’ve tried suits from Adore Me that I love, but every time I try them from Aerie, the fit is awful! Definitely need to check in with Adore Me for some fresh suits this season.
Lindsay says
yes girl!!! I love this post! you look amazing in the red floral suit too!
Lindsay says
yes girl!!! I love this post! you look amazing in the red floral suit too!
rebecca says
i love everything about this post! including like all the swimsuits LOL. I def need to revamp my collection.
xx rebecca
rebecca says
i love everything about this post! including like all the swimsuits LOL. I def need to revamp my collection.
xx rebecca
Sarah Lindner says
That is just the cutest swimsuit! I love this post and actually own some of the swimsuit options you picked – so obviously I love those, too!
xoxo Sarah
Carolyn says
Wow, SO many cute ones here! I felt pretty confident in my body before I had a baby but now I definitely get self-conscious! I like the reminder to just rock the body you have. I think having an adorable swimsuit (or ten) will help me to feel better 😉
Marlene says
So many great suits! That high waisted one is adorable on you, but I love that striped one piece too!
Rachel R Ritlop says
so many options!! such great finds! Thank you!
Laura says
I’m loving this adorable swimsuit on you!! You found so many great swimsuits that will flatter all body types!
xo, Laura
Amberly says
That suit looks really cute on you! I’m definitely going to check a few of these out.
Valerie says
I’m loving all these swimsuit picks! This post definitely has me excited for summer! 🙂
http://roadesque.com
Cathy says
Love all of these fabulous swim suit options! I love your suit, it’s so chic!
XOXO
Cathy
Carolyn says
Wow, SO many cute ones here! I felt pretty confident in my body before I had a baby but now I definitely get self-conscious! I like the reminder to just rock the body you have. I think having an adorable swimsuit (or ten) will help me to feel better 😉
Marlene says
So many great suits! That high waisted one is adorable on you, but I love that striped one piece too!
Taylor Mobley says
I loveeeeee these. They are SO cute and perfect for everyone. I am positive every body type can find a suit that fits them on this list. I am SO excited for summer now!
Liz says
All of these are so cute! Definitely need to do some shopping!
Sarah Lindner says
That is just the cutest swimsuit! I love this post and actually own some of the swimsuit options you picked – so obviously I love those, too!
xoxo Sarah
Erin says
So many good options!!! Thanks for sharing these!
Alix Maza says
Love the pattern on this suit! Love your phone case also.
Nataly says
So many cute swim suit options here! I love them all! Especially love that red suit on you!
Kenzi - Life of a Sister says
This suit looks incredible on you! I love all of these options, perfect for everyone to find something!