Trending Now: Swimwear Everywhere

If the sweltering city heat has ever left you tempted to leave the house in nothing but your underwear, then consider this trend a more suitable option. In a bid to stay as cool as possible, the street-style set has gotten creative by repurposing bikini tops as chic bralettes. A sleek alternative to this summer’s lingerie dressing, a triangle bikini top offers clean lines and sporty detailing for those less into the romance of silk and lace. The trick to pulling off the look tastefully is to choose minimal, print-free styles in classic black or brown, then balance out the barely-there silhouette with more coverage elsewhere. Pair Eres’ ‘Les Permanents Mouna’ bikini top with a super-slouchy suit like this one by The Row (the lighter and more oversized, the better) or try Nili Lotan’s version with Alaïa’s turquoise midi skirt and strappy sandals.

Nothing says laissez-faire quite like wearing your swimsuit as an evening top post-vacation. The barely-there straps, open back and second-skin fit make it the perfect way to add a hint of relaxed allure to dressier outfits. Embrace after-dark elegance by pairing Hunza G’s one-shoulder ‘Clara’ swimsuit with Chloé’s ruffled silk maxi skirt and sleek leather accessories, such as a Déhanche belt and Khaite’s ‘Blake’ clutch, complete with slicked-back hair and a berry-stained lip. If your plans are a little more low-key, try Tom Ford’s polka-dot one-piece with Isabel Marant’s ‘Berna’ capri pants and Loewe’s ‘Origami Cubic’ slingbacks in optic white leather.

A beach dress may technically be made with sun, sand and sea in mind but that’s not to say you can’t wear it in the city, too. Light, breezy and effortless, it’s the perfect piece for balmy alfresco gatherings. The only difference to wearing it on vacation lies in how you style it, because while you may reach for flip flops (or go barefoot) by the coast, a dinner reservation in town calls for something a touch more elevated. Temper the sheerness of Miguelina’s embroidered cotton ‘Jane’ maxi with a tonal slip and balance the boho feel with a pair of a Le Monde Béryl’s snake-effect leather ‘Rio’ sandals and sleek sunglasses.

Perhaps the easiest piece to style beyond vacation is a raffia bag. Since they’re often big enough to double as a tote for the office or a shopper on weekends, it would be remiss not to. Plus, the natural texture looks so chic pared with streamlined separates. Crafted with a structured open weave and leather straps, Loewe’s ‘Braid Basket’ from its collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza is the perfect finishing touch to tailoring – try yours with Bottega Veneta’s boxy blazer and Bermuda shorts by Another Tomorrow, matching your jewelry to the embossed gold hardware. For a more feminine take, try The Row’s ‘Georgica’ tote with crisp white shirt courtesy of Comme Si and add Jil Sander’s gathered taffeta skirt – fresh from the runway.