These tie-dye swimsuits prove the retro trend is totally back

As you prepare for swim season, taking stock of trends is key for a stylish look. For those who tend bold, a vivacious print is on the docket. You may be surprised by one retro type that’s back in the spotlight: tie-dye.

“To me, it feels less crunchy hippie and more 1992 Lithuanian All-Star basketball, which obviously coincides with the current ’90s obsession,” says stylist Rachael Wang, whose editorial work includes styling athleisure fashion maven Kendall Jenner.

“Tie-dye was all over the Spring ‘18 runways from luxury heavy hitters like Burberry, Chanel, and Loewe to cult streetwear brand Gosha Rubchinskiy,” she continues. “Even purveyors of minimalism Lemaire departed from their usual solid neutrals to test out watercolors.”

Variegated suits—from marbled pastels to saturated swirls—are fresh for spring and summer and rendered chic in one-piece silhouettes and bikinis alike. Dip your toe in to the trend with these styles below.

Gorgeous tie-dye swimsuits spring 2018

Triangl Malibu Blues Top & Bottom Set $89

Mango Tie-Dye Print Swimsuit $70

Michael Kors Collection Tie-Dye Halter Bikini Set $268

Tori Praver Swimwear Simone One Piece $176

ViX Salar Shaye Embellished Tie-Dyed Triangle Bikini Top $120

ViX Salar Shaye Embellished Tie-Dyed Bikini Briefs $110

Mara Hoffman Carla Bikini Top $150

Mara Hoffman Lydia Bikini Bottom $145

Aerie Super Scoop One Piece Swimsuit $33

Xhilaration Ruffle One Piece $30

Splendid Tie-Dye Stripe Knot-Front Bikini Top $78

Splendid Retro Reversible Stripe Bikini Bottom $54

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