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A Textured Swimsuit Is Your Unexpected Summer Staple

From ribbed one-pieces to terry-cloth bikinis.

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Now that the weather is seriously heating up, it’s time to add to your swim wardrobe, and the latest trend for your future go-to suit is all about texture. Everything from ribbed finishes and touchable crinkles or smocked details to plush terry cloth, this season’s best bikinis and one-pieces are not so much about how they look but how they feel. And luckily, there’s something textured for every style choice.

While ribbed fabrics aren’t anything new, the use of softer materials, such as terry cloth, on swimwear is giving us Y2K fashion vibes — a Juicy Couture tracksuit in bikini form. Much-loved swimwear brands like Frankies Bikinis, Triangl, and Lisa Marie Fernandez have released an abundance of towel fabric bikinis and one-pieces, as well as added matching tops, shorts, and even hats to give you a full-on matching moment this summer.

Up ahead, we broke down our favorite textures of the latest swim trend and rounded up a whole bunch of bikinis and one-pieces for your next beach trip or poolside hang.

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Textured Swimwear Trend No. 1: Crinkled & Smocked

Crinkled or smocked swimsuits are typically very comfortable because of the super stretchy fabric and sturdier feel. Finding the right one that seamlessly hugs your body can make you feel like you’re wearing a second skin.

Willow Top in Cornflower
TJ Swim
Cara Bottoms
TJ Swim

This two-piece’s bright cornflower blue hue brightens up its trendy crinkled texture.

CABO
Rielli Brand

This crinkled bikini has a gorgeous one-shoulder top offers styling versatility. Swap your bottoms for jeans or a pair of linen shorts.

Mogul One Piece
Bond-Eye

This textured and bronze strapless one-piece has a stylish opening in the back.

Textured Bikini Top
J. Crew
Textured High-Rise Bikini Bottom
J. Crew

J. Crew’s matching textured bikini set features a top with a deep, plunging necklace and a high-rise, cheeky bottom.

Scalloped One Piece
See On Aerie

Look extra vibrant in this coral waffle knit one-piece with beautiful scalloped detailing.

Olympia One Piece
Mara Hoffman

This elegant one-piece is designed with criss-cross string that ties in the back and has a crinkly texture, which makes this magenta hue pop.

Hunza G Jean Seersucker Bandeau Bikini
Net-a-porter

All of the “It” girls stock up on the brand Hunza G when it comes to textured bikinis.

Textured Swimwear Trend #2: Ribbed

Ribbed swimsuits are a must-have if you’re stocking up on textured pieces. The stripe-like look from the ribbed material offers just a bit more definition to your bikini or one-piece. It’ll give your solid color style an added pop, too.

Rib Sport High Cut One Piece
Good American

Feel super sexy and comfy in this body-sculpting ribbed one-piece by Khloé Kardashian’s brand.

Open Side One Piece Swimsuit
Luli Fama

This horizontal ribbed one-piece is designed with cool criss-cross strings on the front and sides for comfortable and personal adjustments.

Square Neck Bikini Top
COS

You’ll want to grab a ribbed bikini in a bright summer color like this fiery orange.

Belted Ribbed One Piece
Solid & Striped

Shine bright in this yellow ribbed one-piece, which has a thin waist belt and plunging scooped back.

Evita Ribbed Bandeau Bikini Top
Melissa Odabash
EVITA BLUSH RIBBED BIKINI BOTTOM
Melissa Odabash

Give Barbiecore vibes with this ribbed bikini set accented with gold rings.

Ribbed Bikini Top
Haight
Ribbed Leila Bikini Bottom
HAIGHT.

This retro-designed bikini comes in a crisp white and the top has soft underwire for bust support with a silver clasp back closure.

Ribbed One Piece
Trina Turk

Make them envy you in this green one-piece with petal-like detailing on the front and a thin cross-strap back.

Textured Swimwear Trend #3: Terry Cloth

Super soft-cloth materials like velvet, velour, and terry cloth make the perfect swimsuit for those who would rather lounge around than go for a dip. Opt for an entire terry-cloth ‘fit or keep it simple like what model Hailey Bieber did in her pink Triangl bikini.

Pamela Two-Piece Swimsuit
LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ

You cannot go wrong this two-piece that boasts a traditional tie-string for both the bikini top and bottom in comfortable terry cloth material.

Cash Terry One Piece Swimsuit
Frankies Bikini

Show off your curves in this one-shoulder one-piece swimsuit that has a cut-out across the side.

Essential Wicked Bikini Top
Victoria's Secret
Essential Boyshort Bikini Bottom
Victoria's Secret

Look luxe in this terry cloth bikini and feel comfy yet supported as this is designed with an underwire and no padding. The comfy high-rise bikini bottom completely covers the cheeks, too.

Vinca in Sherbet Stripe
Triangl

Go for a serious retro vibe with this ‘70s-inspired pattern.

Streamline Bikini
Icon Swim

This terry cloth string bikini has extra cheeky coverage, extra string detailing, and comes in a trendy chocolate brown.

Embossed Towel Bikini Top
PRETTYLITTLETHING
Blue Embossed Towel Bikini Bottoms
PRETTYLITTLETHING

Be an icy girl on a budget with this embossed blue terry top and matching string bikini bottoms.

Apex one-shoulder stretch-terry bikini top
Jade Swim
Yellow Most Wanted Bikini Bottom
Jade Swim

With an asymmetrical silhouette, this one-shoulder bikini is cute by design and comfy because of its stretchy fabric.

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