Friday, March 31, 2023

25 Chic & Versatile Black Bikinis For Your Next Swim

Like a T-shirt, sweater, or pair of jeans, a black bikini is essential to any well-curated capsule wardrobe. And, although we love a good one-piece swimsuit as much as the next bathing beauty, it's the black bikini that proves most versatile during the sunshine season — seeing as you can mix and match it with just about any other color under the sun.

Of course, selecting the perfect go-to style isn’t always so black and white — so, to help get you swimming, we rounded up a bunch of noir-hued bikini sets that were made to be your bathing-suit cornerstone. Whether you’re a West Coaster who spends hours on the beach or just someone with impromptu vacation plans for a warm-weather weekend, the classic black bikini tops and black bikini bottoms ahead range from plus-size to straight-size and high-waisted to barely there, to ensure that you and your body are covered and stylish.

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Seea Georgina Bikini Top & High Waist Bikini Bottoms


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Seea Georgia Bikini Top, $, available at Free People

Seea Georgia High Waist Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Free People

Shade & Shore Mesh Triangle Bikini Top & High Waist Bikini Bottom


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Shade & Shore Mesh Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at Target

Shade & Shore Mesh Insert High Waist Bikini Bottom, $, available at Target

Cupshe Braelynn Black Wrap Bralette & Shirred High Waist Bikini Set


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Cupshe Braelynn Black Wrap Bralette & Shirred High Waist Bikin, $, available at cupshe

Adidas Sportswear Bikini


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Adidas Sportswear Bikini, $, available at Adidas

J.Crew Cross-Back Underwire Top & Tie High-Rise Bottom


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J.Crew Cross-Back Underwire Bikini Top, $, available at J.Crew

J.Crew Tie High-Rise Bikini Bottom, $, available at J.Crew

Miss Selfridge Ruched Detail Cup Bikini Top & High Leg Bikini Bottoms


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Miss Selfridge Ruched Detail Cup Bikini, $, available at ASOS

Miss Selfridge High Leg Bikini Bottom, $, available at ASOS

Sanctuary Ribbed Bandeau Bikini Top & High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms


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Sanctuary Ribbed Bandeau Bikini Top, $, available at Anthropologie

Sanctuary Ribbed High-Waisted Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Anthropologie

Andie Crete Top & High Waisted Bottom


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Andie Swim The Crete Top—Eco Nylon, $, available at Andie Swim

Andie Swim The High Waisted Bottom—Flat, $, available at Andie Swim

Aerie Wide Strap Unlined Underwire Bikini Top & High Waisted Seamless Bikini Bottom


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Aerie Wide Strap Unlined Underwire Bikini Top, $, available at Aerie

Aerie High Waisted Seamless Bikini Bottom, $, available at Aerie

Torrid Wireless Triangle Bikini Top & Lattice Side Bottom


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Torrid Wireless Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at Torrid

Torrid High-Rise Lattice Side Swim Bottom, $, available at Torrid

H&M Padded Triangle Bikini Top & Bikini Bottoms


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H&M Padded Triangle Bikini Top, $, available at H&M

H&M Bikini Bottoms, $, available at H&M

Skims Shaping Ruched Underwire Bikini Top & Fold Over Bikini Bottom


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Skims Shaping Swim Ruched Underwire Bikini Top, $, available at Skims

Skims Shaping Swim Fold Over Bikini Bottom, $, available at Skims

Madewell Double-Strap One-Shoulder Bikini Top & Crossover Bikini Bottom


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Madewell Double-Strap One-Shoulder Bikini Top, $, available at Madewell

Madewell High-Rise Crossover Bikini Bottom, $, available at Madewell

Lululemon Waterside Pull-On Swim Top & Mid-Rise Swim Bottom


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Lululemon Waterside Pull-On Swim Top B/C Cup, $, available at Lululemon

Lululemon Waterside Mid-Rise Swim Bottom Medium Bum Coverage, $, available at Lululemon

Sea Level U-Bar Bandeau & Retro High Waist Bikini Bottoms


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Sea Level U-Bar Bandeau Bikini Top, $, available at Nordstrom

Sea Level Retro High Waist Bikini Bottoms, $, available at Nordstrom

SummerSalt Ruched Sidestroke Bikini Top & High Leg High Rise Bottom


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Summersalt The Ruched Sidestroke Bikini Top, $, available at Summersalt

Summersalt The Ruched High Leg High Rise Bottom, $, available at Summersalt

Asos Design Curve Ruched Crop Frill Bikini Top & Frill High Waist Bottom


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ASOS DESIGN Curve Ruched Crop Frill Bikini Top, $, available at ASOS

ASOS DESIGN Curve Frill High Waist Bikini Bottom, $, available at ASOS

Frankies Bikinis Eyelet Ruffle Bikini Top & Bikini Bottom


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Frankies Bikinis Colby Eyelet Ruffle Bikini Top, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

Frankies Bikinis Pippa Eyelet Ruffle Bikini Bottom, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

Swimsuits For All Valentine Ruched Bandeau & High Waist Brief


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Swimsuits For All Valentine Ruched Bandeau Bikini Top, $, available at Swimsuits For All

Swimsuits For All High Waist Swim Brief, $, available at Swimsuits For All

PacSun Eco Scrunch V Tank Top & Ribbed High Waisted Band Bottom


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PacSun Eco Black Riviera Scrunch V Tank Bikini Top, $, available at PacSun

PacSun Eco Black Jordan Ribbed High Waisted Band Bikini Bottom, $, available at PacSun

Daci Plus Size Bikini Set with Tummy Control Bottoms


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Daci Plus Size Bikini Set with Tummy Control Bottoms, $, available at Amazon

Elomi Magnetic Wrap Underwire Bikini Top & Adjustable Bikini Bottom


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Elomi Plus Size Magnetic Wrap Underwire Bikini Top, $, available at Bare Necessities

Elomi Plus Size Plain Sailing Adjustable Bikini Bottom, $, available at Bare Necessities

Hunza G Coco Seersucker Triangle Halterneck Bikini


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Hunza G Coco Seersucker Triangle Halterneck Bikini, $, available at Net-A-Porter

Athleta Crossed Bikini Top & Clean Medium Rise Swim Bottom


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Athleta Crossed Bikini Top (A-C), $, available at Athleta

Athleta Clean Medium Swim Bottom, $, available at Athleta

ViX Swimwear Solid Leeza Bandeau & Hot Pants


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VIX SWIMWEAR Solid Leeza Bandeau Top, $, available at Shopbop

VIX SWIMWEAR Solid Leeza Hot Pants, $, available at Shopbop

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

23 Crossbody Bags We Don’t Want Leaving Our Side

Toss the totes to the side, say sayonara to your shoulder bags, and bid farewell to that overstuffed clutch — at least for now. Today, we're here to make a case for the crossbody bag. Arguably the most low-maintenance member of the purse family, the crossbody is a girl's best friend: It's hands-free, can be layered over just about any outfit, and still looks sleek and cool. And not to sound like your mom, but it's also ridiculously practical. Look ma, no hands!

Above all, though, our favorite thing about the crossbody has got to be its superhero-esque, shape-shifting quality. These bad boys come in just about every size, material, and silhouette imaginable. All they need is that characteristic long strap, and BAM!, we're in business. Ahead, we've rounded up 23 crossbody styles we would like to buy this minute — and just might.

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Staud Leather Tote Bag


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Staud Leather Tote Bag, $, available at Farfetch

Coach Tabby 13


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Coach Tabby 13, $, available at Coach

Mansur Gavriel Vegan Apple Leather Bucket Bag


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Mansur Gavriel Vegan Apple Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at Mansur Gavriel

Urban Originals Liberty Sling Bag


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Urban Originals Liberty Sling Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

INNÉ Studios Cruz Satchel Sling


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INNÉ Studios Cruz Satchel Sling, $, available at Madewell

Free People Brunch Date Clutch


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Free People Brunch Date Clutch, $, available at Free People

Brandon Maxwell Mini Kendrick Croc Embossed Leather Trunk Crossbody Bag


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Brandon Blackwood Mini Kendrick Croc Embossed Leather Trunk Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom

Lululemon Clean Lines Crossbody Bag 2.8L


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Lululemon Clean Lines Crossbody Bag 2.8L, $, available at Lululemon

Mango Natural Fiber Shoulder Bag


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Mango Natural Fiber Shoulder Bag, $, available at Mango

Polène Tonka


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Polène Tonca, $, available at Polène

Everlane The Cactus Leather Mini Sling Bag


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Everlane The Cactus Leather Mini Sling Bag, $, available at Everlane

Quince Italian Saffiano Leather Wallet Crossbody


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Quince Italian Saffiano Leather Wallet Crossbody, $, available at Quince

MZ Wallace Small Sutton Deluxe


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MZ WALLACE Small Sutton Deluxe, $, available at MZ Wallace

& Other Stories Small Leather Bucket Bag


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And Other Stories Small Leather Bucket Bag, $, available at And Other Stories

Kate Spade Knott Medium Saddle Bag


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Kate Spade Knott Medium Saddle Bag, $, available at Kate Spade

H&M Soft Shoulder Bag


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H&M Soft Shoulder Bag, $, available at H&M

AllSaints Half Moon Crossbody


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AllSaints Half Moon Crossbody, $, available at AllSaints

Jacquemus Le Grand Chiquito


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Jacquemus Le Grand Chiquito, $, available at Jacquemus

Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack


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Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack, $, available at Dagne Dover

TIJN Flann


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TIJN Flann, $, available at TIJN

Cuyana Double Moon Saddle Bag


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Cuyana Double Moon Saddle Bag, $, available at Cuyana

JW Pei Mini Flap Crossbody


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JW PEI Mini Flap Crossbody, $, available at JW PEI

Ganni Recycled Tech Fabric Festival Bag


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Ganni Recycled Tech Fabric Festival Bag, $, available at Ganni


Kipling Abanu Multi Convertible Crossbody Bag, $, available at Target


Staud Rey Mini Croc-Effect Leather Tote, $, available at Net-A-Porter


Madewell The Transport Camera Bag: Croc Embossed Leather Edition, $, available at Madewell


Thalia Strates Lenny Bag, $, available at The Folklore


rag & bone Small Field Messenger Bag, $, available at SSENSE


Urban Outfitters Lily Crossbody Bag, $, available at Urban Outfitters


Zara Soft Rock Crossbody Wallet, $, available at Zara


Mansur Gavriel Double Crossbody, $, available at Mansur Gavriel


Uniqlo Mini Shoulder Bag, $, available at Uniqlo


Scoop Faux Leather Snake Crossbody Saddle Bag, $, available at Walmart


COS Teddy Fleece Phone Case, $, available at COS


Baggu Sport Crossbody Bag,, $, available at Amazon


& Other Stories Croc Leather Crossbody Bag, $, available at & Other Stories


Rodo Leather Cross-Body Bag, $, available at Matches Fashion


Everlane The Leather Sling, $, available at Everlane


Kate Spade Small Roulette Leather Crossbody Bag, $, available at Nordstrom


Mango Adjustable Cross-Body Bag, $, available at Mango


Coach Emery Crossbody, $, available at Coach


With the baguette shape and embossed leather, you won't find a crossbody that's more of-the-moment.

Vince Camuto Favia Shoulder Bag, $, available at Vince Camuto

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