Your first beach day of 2022 is rapidly approaching. Now that temperatures are finally turning up, it’s time to assess how prepared you are for your first sunny excursion. Stock up with a high-SPF sunscreen, make sure you have a hat and a great beach read, and most importantly, find yourself the best bikini for your impending day tanning, relaxing, and splashing.
Bikinis, unlike a one-piece swimsuit, are a two-piece swimsuit that comes in any variety of cuts — from solely for skin-baring, to something sporty made for doing laps in your local pool. “Styles have definitely become more revealing,” explains Shea Marie, the founder of Same Swim. “When I was younger seeing a thong bottom on the beach felt inappropriate, now it’s commonplace.” She adds that an industry shift towards more inclusive sizing and imagery has led to positive change (and growth) in the swimwear space — meaning that many more brands offer sizes that go beyond an XL.
Over the last few years there has also been an influx of new brands approaching swimwear in creative and exciting ways. While
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