Hi Guys! For my trip to the Florida Keys I packed an eclectic mix of swimwear styles. Ranging in color, fit and price range – some from brands I’ve always loved and other from new brands I found just for this trip!
**Shopping for swim online can be a challenge so for reference I am 5’5″ with an athletic build and very small chest. I usually order the smallest available size in tops (cause extra wet fabric is never a good look) and a size small in bottoms.**
Check out all my swimwear looks from my vacation in the Florida Keys!
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Rose Bud Belted One-Piece
Onia X WeWoreWhat One-Piece via Everything But Water (c/o) | Straw Boater Hat | Headband
A trendy upgrade to your classic black one-piece! I was so pleasantly surprised at how well this suit fit. I don’t often go for soft cup suits (as they don’t usually flatter my chest), but this was the perfect size for me. The functional belt defines your waist and is unique to this collection!
Contrasting Band Ribbed Bikini
Dolce Vita Swim Athletic Top and High Cut Brief (c/0) | Sunnies | Necklaces
This one might have been my favorite bikini (but it’s really a close tie). The athletic style top and high cut brief are ultra flattering to every body type. And I can say that because 3 of us had this same suit on the trip 😉
Cinched Purple Bikini
PacSun Purple Cinched Top & Scrunchy Bottom (c/o) | Necklaces
PacSun always kills it with the latest swim styles and is constantly updating their site with new items. Their LA Hearts brand is one of the more affordable brands in this guide! You can snag a full set for under $55.
Striped One-Piece
Red Carter Swim Striped Lace Up One-Piece (c/o) | Cropped Knit Top (c/o) | Woven Panama Hat | Sunnies
This was the most “conservative” of all the suits I brought to Florida. Meaning fuller bottom coverage and more traditionally cut legs (compared to the WWWxOnia suit above). I didn’t get any photos without my sweater (it was pretty breezy on the beach!) but both the front and back lace up on this one-piece.
Embroidered Pastel Bikini
Montce Embroidered Classic Triangle Top & High Rise Bottom (c/o) | Silk Tunic (c/0) | Sunnies
The perfect mix of sexy & sweet AND it fits like a dream! Montce’s high rise bottom feels buttery smooth on your skin and is “tight” in all the right places (talking to you post margarita tummy). I especially like Montce’s tops because they carry an XS that is truly an XS. Also, their latest collection….ahhhmazing and totally worth the splurge!
Sporty Ribbed Gray Bikini
Pac Sun Gray Ribbed Top & Classic Bottom (c/o) | Necklaces
I love this sporty top from PacSun’s LA Hearts brand!
Multicolor Stripe Bandeau Bikini
Forever 21 Striped Bandeau | Straw Boater Hat | Sunnies | Boyfriend Button Down
I actually bought this suit last year and it is unfortunately no longer available 🙁 BUT, I included a few similar options! Boyfriend fit button downs make the perfect casual cover up (just sayin’!).
My Swimwear Accessories
I wore the same few items on rotation, especially the layered chain necklace I have on in 90% of these photos.
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Swim can be tricky to buy online – especially across a variety of brands. If you’re ever unsure of sizing, fit, material (or anything at all) PLEASE shoot me a DM on Instagram and I’ll try my best to help you out 🙂
Also, check out my last post covering all of my favorite self tanning and skin protection products here.
My Florida Keys trip recap is coming out next week!! (WOO). I’ll be sharing where we stayed, what we did, where we ate and of course…all the outfits!
Happy Sunday guys and enjoy the long weekend!
*Melissa
I’m so in love with all these pieces ? thank you for sharing them!
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That makes me so happy! Thank you for reading ♥️
Lovely items, they look quite flattering. Just wish we could see what the coverage is in back.
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Thank you! Yes, I wish I had more photos for reference, but I just didn’t take many/any backward facing shots. I tried my best to comment on bottom fit where I could!
Love all the swimsuits and the vintage vibe you created in the photos! What kind of camera do you use in this particular post?
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Hey! Thank you 🙂 These were all shot on a Canon 60D w/ a 35mm lens and edited in Adobe Lightroom! x, Melissa
Oooo love all of this swimwear!
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Thanks Natalie!!