Swimwear Brands to Shop This Season

Now that spring has sprung, the countdown to summer can officially begin. Cue 8pm sunsets, rooftop lounges, afternoon Aperol Spritz'ing, the beach! You can smell the Pesce alla Acqua Pazza in the air already. But besides the workouts and crash diets, the only other way to get ready for #bikiniseason, is shopping for bikinis.

One thing about HeyPrettyFace, we are advocates for body positivity and healthy body image. In the same breath we also encourage dressing for your body type - it's one of the best ways to be less hyperaware and more confident in a bathing suit, or any clothing for that matter.

Play up your favorite features by choosing the right cut and proportions that will make you feel your absolute best.

Here are 5 swimsuit brands that offer a range of swimwear for everybody.

Icon Swim: offers bright cut-out pieces, to neutral one piece thong-kinis and everything else in between such as beach cover ups and unisex beachwear. My favorite feature, the price point. Click the link and see for yourself.

Mo.Swimwear: is a Serbian Brand that uses sustainable fabrics, and though only based in Belgrade and Dubai, they ship worldwide. From one piece swimsuits to teeny tiny bikinis, this brand truly focuses on the aesthetics of style and femininity. It's daring and right out sexy!

Riot Swim: has had my heart since day 1. Black owned and female owned, this brand features flattering suits for all shapes and sizes and has also incorporated kiddie swimsuits that she calls #MiniRiot keeping both mommy and mini looking fly on the beach.

DashDorj Swim: female-owned, woman of color owned, a personal friend of mine. Cindy is super talented and makes all swimwear to order. That's right! You request a print (there are some fun ones for the gworls who love a vibrant print) via DM, send her your measurements and payment and just like that, you've got yourself a one of a kind, custom swimsuit, tailored just for your body. It doesn't get any better than that.

Oysho: has been one of my go-to stores for swimwear in recent years. A Spanish clothing brand that specializes in loungewear, activewear, underwear and swimwear. Their collections always offer chic and minimal options that flatter all body types.

Now that we've got that sorted, next step is to start planning your summer getaway, somewhere hot, somewhere relaxing, somewhere where the Cuba Libre's keep flowing and the afrobeats eases out of the speakers. On a serious note, wherever you end up spending #bikiniseason don't forget to apply your sunscreen. Until next time...

-Kondja