Summer 2014 Bikini Trends

Summer Bikini Styles by emmathedesigner featuring a swim bikini

For bikini tops, we are consistently seeing bandeaus in the stores. That's not to say that the triangle top is out, but the trends have swayed towards the strapless varieties. The styles of strapless tops have been quite diverse, ranging from bustier-like tops to loose, flowy tops to true bandeaus. Any way you choose, it's sure to be right on trend.

Bottoms are a bit more diverse this year, and luckily for my mom, more covering than in years past. Of course, you have the basic bottom, either solid or patterned. Then, this season, we are seeing more ties and ruching on the sides of the typical bikini bottoms to add some more flair. In addition, the high waisted bikini bottom is at the height of it's popularity this year, and that is a trend I am most definitely on board with.

Finally, patterns and colors. In my personal opinion, I think the two biggest things this season are color blocking, and loud patterns. Either pick one color for you top and another for the bottom, or sgo all out with loud, colorful, possibly neon patterns.