Sip, Swim, Repeat: Why Bright Solid Swimwear Is The Boldest Trend Of The Summer

Somewhere between the first beach day and the last golden sunset of the season, summer fashion always reveals its favorite look.

This year, we have a premonition: it’s bright, unapologetic solid color swimwear—the kind that feels like sun rays melting on your skin and an icy cocktail in your hand.

After years of busy prints and complicated patterns, fashion is returning to a trend that is refreshingly simple: vivid, saturated color that stands confidently on its own. The kind of color that looks like it belongs next to turquoise water, salty air, and a chilled drink with a tiny umbrella.

This is exactly the spirit behind Beachside Cocktails. Inspired by rainbow drinks and carefree beach days, this collection proves that sometimes the boldest swimwear is also the cleanest.

Hues That Feel Like Summer

Imagine the colors of your favorite beach bar menu.

The deep, electric blue of Blue Lagoon, inspired by crystal-clear ocean water. The refreshing splash of Green Mojito, bright and playful like fresh mint and lime. The juicy warmth of Mango Margarita, glowing like the sun hitting the horizon. The bold, cherry-red sparkle of Shirley Temple, sweet, vibrant, and impossible to ignore. And the flirty blush of Pink Frosé, the kind of shade that feels made for sunset selfies.

Each piece in the Beachside Cocktails collection takes these cocktail-inspired hues and transforms them into bright bikinis and one-piece swimsuits that feels vibrant, modern, and undeniably fun. They’re not just colors - they’re moods.

The Power Of A Perfect Solid Suit

Solid swimwear has a secret advantage: it lets everything else shine.

The color becomes richer.
The silhouette becomes sharper.
And you become the focal point.

Without prints competing for attention, the design details stand out beautifully - from sleek, sculpting cuts to signature twisted rope side straps that add nautical-inspired texture to minimalist silhouettes.

The result is swimwear that feels elevated, effortless, and just a little bit luxurious.

The Suit You’ll Reach For

A great solid swimsuit isn’t just for swimming, it becomes the foundation for endless summer outfits.

For any easy resort look, layer your swimsuit with wide-leg cover up pants or shorts.Wide-leg silhouettes and lightweight matching styles add coverage while keeping the look polished from the pool to lunch, drinks, or a walk along the resort. To top it all off, add sandals to turn your bikini top into a polished beachside look. Pair it with a breezy sarong or cover-up skirt for poolside cocktails, or layer it beneath an oversized cover-up shirt for an easy vacation outfit.

The vibrant palette of Beachside Cocktails makes styling effortless because bright solids pair with neutral cover-ups, metallic details, woven textures, and bold vacation accessories.

Confidence In Color

There’s a reason vibrant color never truly goes out of style. Bright swimwear has an energy to it: it catches the sunlight, glows against sun-kissed skin, and turns a simple summer day into something that feels a little more cinematic.

When you find a suit that fits beautifully and a color that makes you feel amazing, something shifts. You stand taller, walk into the water with confidence, and start to understand why the best summer memories always seem to involve a swimsuit you loved.

Your Beach Uniform

This summer, leave the complicated prints behind. Bright solids are back, and they’re bolder, fresher, and more flattering than ever.

All that’s left to do is pick your shade, grab your towel, and let the Beachside Cocktails collection bring back color to your swim wardrobe. Think of it as your invitation to dress like summer feels.

Ready to find your color? Shop the full Beachside Cocktails collection, or browse more solid and minimal swimwear across Salty Mermaid.

Cheers to that! 🍹