The Best Swimwear for a Hot Summer Weekend

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Photographed by Ellen von Unwerth, Vogue, May 1998

Spending your Friday slumped over in your frigid cubicle, twiddling your thumbs, and longfully looking out the window at passersby? Perfect! Let’s use this time to plan your great escape: a weekend of basking in the sun s rays with the beau, friends, or solo.

The first step? A swimsuit. Whether or not you’re jumping into the water, you can use it to create a look with some well-chosen additions. “A bathing suit is not just a bathing suit. Want to head from brunch to the beach? Wear it under overalls like a bodysuit,” says Vogue.com Market Editor Chelsea Zalopany. “Also, try an unorthodox coverup; instead of a caftan, wear a light sweater to go with bare legs, or a dress that could easily translate your look to nighttime.” As for the most important accessory of all? A great attitude to kick off your sand-strewn weekend. After all—it’s summer!

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Eugenia Kim Delilah hat, $425; for information: marissacollections.com; Topshop Moto boyfriend dungarees, $90; us.topshop.com; Oscar de la Renta cutout floral jacquard-jersey swimsuit, $266; theoutnet.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of marissacollections.com; Courtesy of us.topshop.com; Courtesy of theoutnet.com
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LeSwim Formentera black, $250; shop.leswim.it;
Madison Harding Raquel, $165; madisonharding.com
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Monserat de Lucca Pomecita straw tote, $100; calypsostbarth.com; Literary Art Kindle Fire Case, $10; uncommongoods.com;
Hermès yachting beach towel in turquoise, $230; usa.hermes.com
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Clinique Self Sun Body Tinted Lotion, $23; sephora.com; Made by Dawn traveler ruffled-trim bikini top, $116; matchesfashion.com; Made by Dawn petal low-rise bikini briefs, $102; matchesfashion.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of sephora.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com
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Loewe x John Allen beach towel, $795; en.colette.fr; Eres android avatar cutout swimsuit, $575; net-a-porter.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of en.colette.fr; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com
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Tibi satin poplin crepe white tie top, $159; modaoperandi.com; Tomas Maier bandeau bikini, $189; tomasmaier.com; Cole Haan mesi sandal, $90; colehaan.com; Rag Bone cutoff denim shorts, $175; stylebop.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of tomasmaier.com; Courtesy of stylebop.com; Courtesy of colehaan.com
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Onia Kelly one-piece, $195; onia.com; AmorePacific Natural Protector SPF 30, $65; bloomingdales.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of onia.com; Courtesy of bloomingdales.com
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Acne Studios Mustang sunglasses, $330; mytheresa.com; Hunter Original adjustable bucket hat, $55; us.hunterboots.com; Zimmermann porcelain quilted tri bikini, $280; matchesfashion.com; Compamia Pacific sling chaise lounge, $558; serenityhealth.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of mytheresa.com; Courtesy of us.hunterboots.com; Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of serenityhealth.com
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Marysia Swim Broadway scallop-edge swimsuit, $377; matchesfashion.com; AmorePacific Resort Collection Sun Protection Stick SPF 50+, $40; sephora.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of sephora.com
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S Max Mara Cosa hat, $185; matchesfashion.com; Stella Jean cervo swimsuit, $425; modaoperandi.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of matchesfashion.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com
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Norma Kamali Butterfly Mio ruched swimsuit, $295; net-a-porter.com; Miu Miu "Noir" glitter cat-eye acetate sunglasses, $405; nuji.com; Liberty pink blossom lined journal, $32; liberty.co.ukPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of nuji.com; Courtesy of liberty.co.uk
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Paleta cold-pressed juices, $79; paleta.comPhoto: Courtesy of paleta.com
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Joe Fresh hula bandeau bikini top, $16; joefresh.com; Joe Fresh hula hipster bikini bottom, $14; joefresh.com; Dorothy Perkins pink flower hair clip, $5; us.dorothyperkins.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of joefresh.com; Courtesy of us.dorothyperkins.com; Courtesy of joefresh.com
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Warby Parker Downing, $95; warbyparker.com; Made by Dawn Petal 2 one-piece Cloudbreak, $233; madebydawn.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of warbyparker.com; Courtesy of madebydawn.com
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Jennifer Fisher knot gold-plated choker, $495; net-a-porter.com; Sinesia Karol crochet Andrea cutaway maillot swimsuit, $391; for information: sinesiastore.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of sinesiastore.com
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Marysia exclusive plunge full-piece swimsuit, $318; intermixonline.com; Basta Surf Tina handwoven straw hat, $195; modaoperandi.com; Madewell Turkish-T beach candy towel, $50; madewell.comPhoto: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of intermixonline.com; Courtesy of modaoperandi.com; Courtesy of madewell.com