As an Australian, my love affair with bikinis runs deep – they’re practically part of our national uniform. As much as I love an iconic two-piece, sun safety is always at the forefront of my mind, so over the years I’ve been on a quest to find sunsafe swimwear that doesn’t sacrifice style. What I’ve found, however, is that it’s like searching for a needle in a haystack (a very, very daggy haystack). But in 2024, I’m pleased to say that after hours of scouring the depths of the internet, I’ve finally been able to compile a collection of age-appropriate sun-safer swim options catering to a range of preferences for coverage and style.
Blue Crush
It’s giving early 2000’s. It’s giving your dad’s Hawaiian shirt from the 90’s. It’s giving SLEEVES (finally!). I’m personally living for the resurgence of hibiscus print and boardshorts and these selections deliver surfer-girl chic, minus the neoprene and board rash.
For Lovers of The Classics
Move over, Little Black Bikini! 2024 will be the year of the Little Black (long-sleeved) Onesie… or here’s hoping. If Sophia Richie’s Old Money style had you swooning last year, let me introduce you to the classic and classy sun-safer swimwear pieces of your dreams.
Dopamine Dressing
These picks are not for the faint-hearted, but they are for the fun! If colour-meets-coverage is your thing, then you’ll love these sleeved swimwear selections that take brights to new heights.
Sporty Spice
Tenniscore is here to stay in my opinion, and you cannot go wrong with these sporty swimwear looks to take you stylishly to the beach and beyond. P.S. Let’s all agree to make swim leggings a thing in 2024.