Turn your bikini into your OOTD

Summer is my favourite season of the year. It could be because when I lived in Colombia, it was always hot and so, there’s a sense of home-yness, or that everyone in LA is so much happier when the sun’s shining. Plus, with quarantine restrictions slowly loosening, standing outside in the sun has a special meaning to it.

Summer also equals swimsuits and beaches.

While I love putting on my swimsuit for a trip to the beach, I’ve always been intrigued with the idea of turning my bikini top into a casual summer top to pair with jeans or a cute skirt.

I’m excited to share a couple ways I’m styling my bikini as a top for the Summer, and making it more wearable on a day to day, street style way

TURN YOUR BIKINI TOP INTO A CROP TOP

Bikini tops come in all shapes and styles and many bear similarity to a lot of the crop tops we see on shelves for the Summer. This season, how about you pick a swimsuit top that works as both?

I love wearing crop tops with high waisted denim shorts or skirts. Another alternative is that I pair silk or satin long skirts with a crop top. Nowadays, swimwear designs incorporate bikini top styles that have sleeves, straps, ruffles and little details. These can make a great and easy to pair casual look that can be incorporated into your wardrobe.

Plus, a one-piece swimsuit is basically a bodysuit with different materials and makes it easy to throw your favourite jeans on top or your floral skirt next time you head to the beach.

USE A VARIETY OF OUTERWEAR TO BALANCE THE BIKINI TOP UNDERNEATH

The ever popular oversized blazer look works perfectly with a bikini top underneath.

This way, the jacket gets the attention but your bathing suit top helps it pop. It gives off a very sleek, modern and professional look when paired with trousers.

SHORTS

I particularly enjoy pairing my bikini top with a nude underneath and some shorts or jeans. This creates more of a casual street style look. And for a little feminine touch, I added a ribbon like belt. This is a very feminine way to dress up your bikini top, plus it works great as it pops out the design of your outfit.

I hope this gives you a few ideas on how to turn your bikini into a summer top, and to make things more fun and casual! As restrictions continue to ease up, don’t forget to still practice distancing and precautions. Have fun dressing up your bikini and take care,