Black swimsuits have their place in every fashionista’s closet, but this season it’s all about bright swimwear that’s anything but basic. Think bold prints, cool pastels and a rainbow of fresh styles to get excited about.

When it comes to color selections, there’s something for everyone. Orange, yellow, and light green are always staples for swimwear, but this year pink is having a major moment, meaning there’s so many chances to get extra girly by the water.

Even better? Just in time to style those bright colored bathing suits, the new trendy shoes to try are 2022’s rainbow color sandals.

Ready to dive in and find that perfect suit? Check out the curated selection below. It’s filled with bright swimwear that also features the season’s hottest silhouettes and design features. Then, as an added bonus, we’ve highlighted the perfect shoes to match each pick. Happy browsing!

Some swimwear styles will always be in vogue—but each year, designers come out with fun new ways to accentuate this staple of summer dressing. For this season, the hottest trends include bright colored bathing suits that can double as streetwear, cutouts, strings and belts, and a range of 2022 rainbow color sandals to match.

Now that travel’s made its comeback, devoted beach and pool goers need to make up for two years of lost vacation time. To that end, this season’s bathing suits are so pretty, it’s easy to throw on a sarong or that perfect pair of cutoffs and head directly from the pool to the day’s next destination.

Not sure how to style this trend? Start with a gorgeous two piece with a bit more coverage on top, like this Splice fishnet cami top and high waist bikini set. Thanks to the intricate detailing and sporty neckline, a camisole-style bikini top is the perfect cut for turning swimwear into a street look. For daytime strolling through beach towns, this look works best with sporty shorts and comfy walking shoes, like these pink platform shoes—complete with supportive straps—from Crocs. Or, for nights out on the town, skip the shorts and choose a long, floaty skirt, instead. Then go for a dressier pair of 2022 rainbow color sandals, like these pretty heeled sandals from Marc Fisher.

Another silhouette hitting the swimwear runways this season is the belted bathing suit—and it works for bikinis as well as one pieces. For fans of the one-piece, here’s a classy take on this 2022 swimwear trend: the RXRXCOCO one shoulder suit with a side bandage bowknot. There’s so much to love about this style: it’s in vibrant hot pink, one of the hottest colors for this season’s bright swimwear. It’s anything but tame, thanks to the high cut legs and shoulder baring straps. Plus, hidden beneath that trendy belt is some added tummy control, making this suit stylish and oh-so-flattering.

Prefer to rock a two-piece? No problem! Channel the sun—and take some liberties with the idea of belting—in this Astylish padded bikini. In place of a traditional tie knot, this style offers a band of vibrant yellow fabric to give the impression of a hot-right-now belted bathing suit. All that’s left to do? Grab some easy, breezy flip-flops, like this pretty pair from Vince Camuto, and head out to the pool to grab that lounge chair.

String bikinis are back for 2022, and this Tempt Me side-tie triangle bikini is a great way to sport this trend—how gorgeous is that rich orange hue?  But if baring it all strikes fear in the heart of prospective swimwear shoppers, don’t worry—stringy one pieces are equally on point this season. So, to work this trend with a bit more coverage, try this halter-necked Tempt Me one piece, with delicate string neck straps, a sexy cut-out—more on that trend in a minute—and some built-in tummy control to round out the flattering combination of features.

Wearing less on top? Pair string-style swimwear with new trendy shoes that have some chunk in their design, like this open-toed platform slide from Mackin J.

Cut outs were all over the runways for this year’s spring dressing trends. And luckily for trendy bathing suit seekers everywhere, this design feature is also big for this year’s top bright colored bathing suits. Why is a cutout such a great feature?

There are so many reasons why, but these are some of best ones: 

• Cutouts come in all sizes, showing as much or as little skin as the dresser desires 
• Even a classic silhouette can freshen up instantly with a cut out
• Adding cutouts to a conservative suit offers the classiest kind of sexiness 

Want to layer trends in one awesome swimsuit? Grab this SweatyRocks one shoulder monokini. With the geometric side cut out, and the cute black-and-pink color combo, it offers a totally fresh update on a back-in-style 80s favorite. 

Prefer to avoid those crazy tan lines? First, lather up on sunscreen, whichever swimsuit makes the grade. Then, opt for a cut-out style with a bit more coverage, like this gorgeous pink two piece tankini from Tempt Me. There’s so much to love about this style: the pretty peek-a-boo neckline offers a subtle take on this year’s hottest trend, making it less likely to look dated next season. Plus, it comes with a removable bra and plenty of bottom coverage. So, in combination with the ease-of-movement that comes from a two-piece suit, this style works as well on the beach volleyball court as it does lounging poolside with cocktails. Play up the effortless, sporty vibes with simple pink platform shoes like these DREAM PAIRS women flip flops. Or, try amplifying the suit’s fashion girl vibes with one of the top silhouette choices for 2022 rainbow color sandals: this classic square-toed mule from CAMSSOO.

Which bright swimwear styles will you pair with our selection of 2022 rainbow color sandals? Comment below!