the 4 swimsuit styles you need this summer

Summer is officially in full swing, which means that hopefully you've had more than a few beach and pool days already-- and there's plenty more to come.

But let's be real: the type of summertime adventure you're plotting definitely requires a specific swimsuit (the same type of bikini you wear tanning isn't the same one you'd wear surfing, after all). So we quizzed the experts from ASOS, Deanna Iannello, Senior Swim Buyer and Kate Atkinson, Swim Designer, about which style of swimsuit best fits each type of outing.

Check out their picks below, then plan your next vacay accordingly...

If your summer vacation plans include surfing in Huntington Beach, you need....

Our racer front swimsuit is ideal for this! It’s a nod to the sporty trend that is really hot right now but still sexy with a higher leg shaping. Perfect for hitting the waves and still looking stylish. 

If your summer vacation plans include going to Montauk, you'll need something to take you from the beach to the bar...

Our sexy plunge swimsuit is a must for Montauk! Perfect for beach to bar – all you need to do is throw one of our gorgeous beach kimonos over it or a pair of denim shorts with a statement necklace and your ready to go!

If your summer vacation include entail getting tan in South Beach, you need...

Definitely the bandeau style bikini  - for no tan lines this is a must. You can team it with any type of brief from our mix and match collection – perfect for changing your look depending on how you feel that day!

If your summer vacation plans include biking to Rockaway Beach in Brooklyn, you need....

You can’t go past the our cupped styles bandeaus and halternecks – they double up as little crop tops to wear with your denim shorts and hightop sneakers.

If your summer vacation plans include surfing in Huntington Beach, you need....

Our racer front swimsuit is ideal for this! It’s a nod to the sporty trend that is really hot right now but still sexy with a higher leg shaping. Perfect for hitting the waves and still looking stylish.

If your summer vacation plans include going to Montauk, you'll need something to take you from the beach to the bar...

Our sexy plunge swimsuit is a must for Montauk! Perfect for beach to bar – all you need to do is throw one of our gorgeous beach kimonos over it or a pair of denim shorts with a statement necklace and your ready to go!

If your summer vacation include entail getting tan in South Beach, you need...

Definitely the bandeau style bikini - for no tan lines this is a must. You can team it with any type of brief from our mix and match collection – perfect for changing your look depending on how you feel that day!

If your summer vacation plans include biking to Rockaway Beach in Brooklyn, you need....

You can’t go past the our cupped styles bandeaus and halternecks – they double up as little crop tops to wear with your denim shorts and hightop sneakers.