Welcome to the best swimwear of 2020.
As the summer holidays are set to look a little different (and a little distanced) this year, it’s time we switched up our swim-shopping mindset. It’s tempting to dive into escapism, but the real power lies in embracing your Australian summer this season. From coverage to crop, let fashion touches and strong shapes light up your confidence levels wherever you find your spot in the sun.
With a lineup of looks guaranteed to evoke optimism, invest in fresh, new swim silhouettes and maximise their mileage by pairing them with your resort favourites all the way to happy hour.
Whether it’s the pool, beach, or balcony, we’ve rounded up the four hottest trends and best swimwear of 2020 to take you there.
Discover the David Jones’ edit of the best swimwear of 2020
The Crop
For a refreshed take on your bikini top look no further than The Crop. There’s an inherent athleticism in this style that lends itself to every kind of summer fun. Carry that thought over when considering colour and print and go bold with designs from Seafolly, an Australian favourite new to David Jones this season.
Leaning into its sporty sensibility, thicker straps provide an added level of support, as well as lengthening your body in all the right ways. To keep with the ’90s moment, block colours make a statement. Perfected in their superior technical performance fabrics, Bondi Born’s terracotta ensures timelessness for seasons to come.
One Shoulder
Pegged as the new classic, one shoulder styles offer sophisticated updates across the board. With the ease and fashion credentials of the asymmetry you’ve loved in Womenswear, look to sleek silhouettes with the coverage of a full piece.
Prints make for an easy injection of resort fun and Monte And Lou do it best with bonus points for being your best, most secure friend out in the surf too.
For the ultimate poolside elegance, look to the refined drama of Bondi Born’s Clementine One Piece.
High temperatures call for swimwear to match. Tap into the heat of the season in vibrant hues from Simone Pérèle Swim. New to David Jones this season, each piece is topped off with her signature take on femininity.
Ruffles
There’s something to be said for styles that have the power to simply make us feel beautiful and this season, femininity feels best in its ruffled glory. Structural finishes in black by Bondi Born undeniably make for the ideal double-take, offering up a modern, monochromatic lesson in statements 101.
For a hot dose of resort energy, Camilla’s off the shoulder ruffles are essential for adding a touch of fun to any moment in the sun. Work them back with her signature sarongs and follow the light all the way to sundown.
White Hot
With a summer mantra to embrace things as they are, nothing commands more confidence than all white. Perfectly fresh, simple styles look best as they effortlessly dial up the volume against your natural glow. Think well-cut, flattering pieces that hit the right notes.
Ease into the season with considered ruching and square necklines. Peony Swimwear’s signature crepe fabric creates the ideal shape to serve you well every wear.
For your inner it-girl, channel active energy in bold and athletic styles from INC Swim. Born and bred in Bondi Beach, INC’s a wearable manifestation of the best swimwear of 2020 that lies ahead.
