dive in

I’m only half joking when I say that my swimsuit drawer could be classified as its own tropical island: it’s bursting with color, wildly lush with florals, and infused with a mysteriously exotic vibe. It’s a chaotic little ecosystem of patterns, cuts, and questionable impulse buys that whisper of past summers and optimistic shopping sprees. The reality? Every year, I approach swim season with the same wide-eyed wardrobe recalibration. I tune in to what others are wearing (on the beach, by the pool, or scrolling past me at lightning speed), check in with how my body is feeling (and, let’s be honest, looking), and rejigger accordingly. Trends shift—waists rise, straps get strappier, colors bloom and fade—but one thing hasn’t changed: my golden rule of swimwear shopping. Wear what I feel most confident in. Not what’s trending. Not what that algorithm says I “need.” Confidence makes everything look better—every. single. time. So, while the drawer may be full, I’m still editing, and, yes, still buying that one new suit (or three!) that makes me feel just right—or, perhaps even better than the last one did. Here’s what I want to dive into this summer—along with the supporting cast.