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7 best bikinis

Whether you are looking for a vintage vibe or something more sporty and casual, you can find the perfect bikini below

Stephanie Fillion
Tuesday 14 May 2019 20:58 BST

With summer nearly here, it means bikini shopping is right around the corner. Fortunately, there is a swimsuit for everyone - depending on your body type, budget and taste. Whether you're in the market for a high-waist bikini or a bikini top perfect for a bigger bust, here are seven of our favorite options.

The Lyla high waist is made of a strong-but-chic French Lycra with a wave texture. The style will make any woman feel beautiful, as it covers well a part of the body some of us want to keep for ourselves. The top, however, is perfectly cut to reveal enough to enjoy the beautiful weather while remaining elegant. For those of you who wish to attract even more eyes this summer, it is available in a beautiful, unique shade of red.

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Vitamin A’s moto is “Sustainability is sexy” and it couldn’t be more accurate. The Californian company uses the “Ecolux” fabric, which is made of recycled nylon, and the result looks stunning on any body, and embraces your body in a comfortable way. Vitamin A has simple styles that are cut perfectly, with different color that will add something special to your days laying on the beach. Vitamin A recreates swimming suits of the 1970's in California...and the result is a mix of modern sustainability and vintage style - a success!

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From the front, the back and the color, Tide & Seek’s Sea Sparkle bikini is a perfect swimming suit for young, adventurous women who wants to get suntanned while enjoying some waves. Slightly sporty, slightly sexy, this bikini would be perfect to wear on the beaches of Hawaii, or at a full-moon party.

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For those who do not only want to lay on the beach, but also want to run, swim and jump while kicking a ball - the Twin Strap Top from Kiwi company Moontide is perfect for you. The bikini top feels like a proper bra, and will support your breasts just as well. The bikini patterns are both colorful and unique - and the quality of the product undeniable. Overall, Moontide is a good deal for the active women who also want to bring some color to their beach attire.

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Simple, with a special touch. Araks swimwear is without a doubt known for its quality confection, but it also has something special about the simpleness in the patterns it uses. Overall, the cuts are simple, but every single Araks bikini is unique and special. Furthermore, the Elsa and Enel bikini are made of 100% recycled nylon materials including abandoned fishing nets and other discarded nylon waste that would otherwise go into landfills and oceans - which is attractive for environment-friendly customers. After trying out many bikinis and especially the Elsa and Enel, Indybest certifies the shape, pattern and material are a good pick for your next summer’s adventure!

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It can be challenging for women with bigger breasts to find bathing suits for the summer. One way to go about it is to opt for a specialist company, like Figleaves, that specializes in bathing suits for women with bigger cups - for a very affordable price. If you fit in this category and do not know the brand yet, it will for sure be your new favorite one, as the brand will give you a very wide variety of options that are appropriate for your size, without any frustration.

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Ok, this can be a lot of money for a bathing suit, but if some of you are tempted to go to the Hamptons and want to impress the crowd, this brand is exactly what you’re looking for. The design is, of course, unique and stylish, and the modest but perfect mix of color is chic and elegant.

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The Verdict: Best bikini

For women with bigger breasts, Figleave is for sure a brand to discover. For the surfer and adventurous styles, Tide & Seek will be your best pick and for the ones who just want to stand out on the beach, Morgan Lane, Araks and Flagpole are worth trying out.

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