Three of a kind...
A matching set is this summer’s holiday fashion must-have, says
Move over basic bikinis, because there’s a sizzling new swimwear trend in town and it’s blowing up this summer.
After Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri was spotted in a marble print bikini and matching ruched dress on ITV2’s romantic reality show, New Look reported a 250% rise in searches for ‘3 piece bikini set’, and co-ordinated beach sets are proving very popular with Instagram style stars, too.
So, what exactly is a threepiece bikini?
Essentially, as the name suggests, it is a traditional bikini with an added garment in a matching fabric.
But there are lots of different options for that extra piece – and that’s the beauty of the trend.
It might be, for example, a printed sarong to tie around your waist.
Or you could try a longsleeved crop top or loose shirt that you can throw on when you need a bit of protection from the sun (or a chilly breeze)...
Another option is a pair of floaty trousers, that are perfect for strolling to the beach and back or to the bar for sundowners.
There are even three
piece sets offering matching bucket hats or pretty little headscarves.
Bold prints – everything from vintage Versaceinspired to modern marble – are huge this year, and with these co-ordinating sets you know you’ll be bang on trend, whether you’re hanging at a pool party or just enjoying some relaxing time on the beach.
And the great thing about that extra garment is that you can style it as part of your summer wardrobe too – team a bright crop top with jeans and heels for a night out, or wear those trousers with a white tee and trainers for a comfy plane outfit.
Some brands, like FatFace, have entire ranges of swimwear and separates in the same print, so you can curate your own three-piece set. So if you’re heading off on holiday and wondering what to pack, the threepiece bikini is the swimwear to be seen in.