Miami Swim Week 2019: Top Swimwear Trends

Along with powerful sunblock, tiny or embellished shades (depending on what’s in this time next year), a good book and an outsize straw hat, confidence will be a necessary accessory next summer. According to the designers at Miami Swim Week 2019, showing a lot of skin is once again in, this time from top to bottom. So better have a waxing professional on speed dial if you’re going to try next year’s top swimwear trends. We’re talking plunging one-pieces more revealing than bikinis and bikini bottoms that are so tiny, they’re almost nonexistent. On the flip side, rash guard-style suits were in great supply, though they’re not exactly designed to keep you safe from scratches, scrapes and the sun while you ride the waves. And if you love extra accents, no matter how unnecessary or cumbersome, 2019’s swimwear trends will have you covered. Scroll through the slideshow to see the five major swimwear trends that made a splash at Miami Swim Week 2019.

Miami Swim Week Spring 2019

Crisscross Bikini Tops

Whether thin or thick, crisscross straps under the bust line drew attention upward.

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Crisscross Bikini Tops

Gigi C

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Crisscross Bikini Tops

Just Bones Boardwear

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Crisscross Bikini Tops

Rose Paulino

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Crisscross Bikini Tops

Sauvage Swimwear

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Crisscross Bikini Tops

Fashion Palette

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Itty-Bitty Bottoms

Pelvic cleavage is back. Get ready to go basically bare down there next summer.

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Itty-Bitty Bottoms

Cirone Swim

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Itty-Bitty Bottoms

Monica Hansen Beachwear

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Itty-Bitty Bottoms

Sports Illustrated

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Itty-Bitty Bottoms

Tammy Rivera

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Itty-Bitty Bottoms

Kaohs

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Rash Guards Reimagined

For those wanting to take a more covered up approach, this season's rash guards were more fashion than function.

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Rash Guards Reimagined

Acacia

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Rash Guards Reimagined

Sports Illustrated

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Rash Guards Reimagined

Gigi C

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Rash Guards Reimagined

Lybethras

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Rash Guards Reimagined

Agua Bendita

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Hovering Belts

You've probably noticed your Instagram feed is full of influencers rocking belted swimsuits. The new spin is to make the belt seem separate, creating a floating look.

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Hovering Belts

Candice Cuoco

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Hovering Belts

VICHI Swim

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Hovering Belts

Kaohs

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Hovering Belts

Fashion Palette

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Hovering Belts

Fernando Alberto

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Wow One-Pieces

While there were lots of bikini bottoms flaunting serious skin, the one-pieces really stole the spotlight. Some were basically just strips of fabric, so confidence is a prerequisite.

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Wow One-Pieces

Sinesia Karol

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Wow One-Pieces

Lila Nikole

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Wow One-Pieces

OMG Miami Swimwear

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Wow One-Pieces

Stello

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Wow One-Pieces

Tammy Rivera

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