When I think about classic summer colors, various shades of white, blue, and yellow come to mind. It’s a season of vibrancy, where taking a color risk is kind of the norm. But this summer, I noticed that celebrities have veered away from regular summer hues and instead gravitated towards a surprising color that’s usually associated with fall: brown.
When Khloé Kardashian popped up on my Instagram in March wearing a dark brown one-piece swimsuit, I didn’t think much of it — given it was going to be the summer of Barbie, it never once crossed my mind that people would be wearing anything other than pink. But then Selena Gomez broke the internet last month when she wore a smocked, cognac one-piece, and most recently, Heidi Klum posed in a mocha string bikini. It’s become clear my assumption was off — brown swimwear is the underdog this season.
While the end of summer is near, I’d like to think there’s still a good month of vacations and poolside weekends. If you’ve got any last-minute trips coming up, I found 10 suits in the flattering shade celebrities can’t stop wearing, and prices start at $23:
I’m one of those people that’s really picky about a bikini. Obviously, I don’t want full coverage (I am opting for a two-piece, afterall) but I don’t want to feel naked. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised to find an option from Summersalt that perfectly nails my wants and is available in a pretty brown shade. By pairing the brand’s Ruched High-Rise Bottoms with its Bikini Top, you’re still getting that classic summer look with a little more fabric at both the stomach and butt. Shoppers say that the “full coverage” bottoms made them “feel confident.” “It has great coverage but [is] still stylish,” said another person.
Khloé Kardashian popped up on my Instagram in March wearing a dark brown one-piece swimsuit, I didn’t think much of it — given it was going to be the summer of Barbie, it never once crossed my mind that people would be wearing anything other than pink. But then Selena Gomez broke the internet last month when she wore a smocked, cognac one-piece, and most recently, Heidi Klum posed in a mocha string bikini. It’s become clear my assumption was off — brown swimwear is the underdog this season.