It might not be the first color that springs to mind when you think about what shade of swimwear to go for this summer, but millennial pink is seriously trending. If you want to embrace this playful shade, check out these millennial pink bathing suits, because this color is hotter than hot right now.
Before we delve into its origins and how it became such a fad, let’s decipher the exact shade. The Guardian reports, “It’s sort of a grapefruit shade of apricotty salmon.” While Vogue describes millennial pink as a, “…heady mix of salmon, blush, bubblegum, and coral…” The Guardian concludes that not everyone agrees on the exact shade of millennial pink and it’s actually several colors.
So where did this cute hue come from? Well it’s always been in the spectrum of shades in existence (duh), but its popularity has soared recently. While The Cut covers the origins of millennial pink in extensive detail, Vogue reports that super trendy millennial pink, “…has been popping up on shopping bags (Acne Studios), books (hello, 2016 best-seller Sweetbitter!), and even tabletops (take a trip to New York restaurant Dimes and you’ll see what we mean). The saccharine hue also made a cameo on the Fall 2017 runways…” Plus, according to PopCrush, millennial pink was spotted at the Met Gala 2017 on guests such as Zoe Kravitz and Lily Collins.
So if you love this trendy shade, here are some adorable swimsuits and bikinis in millennial pink.
1. The Barbie Pink Style
Gathered Waist Band Swimsuit, $32, Asos
A Barbie pink one-piece is sure to look totally fetch at the pool.
2. The Balconette Bikini
Strappy Push-Up Balconette Bikini Top, $52, Torrid
Ruched High Waist Swim Bottom, $34, Torrid
Leaning more towards the hot pink end of millennial pink, this balconette bikini gives coverage and flashes of skin — it's the best of both worlds if you can't decide on covering up or flaunting your bod!
3. The Shell Bikini
Pink Pearl Seashell Top, $68, Margarita Mermaid
Pink Pearl Seashell Bottoms, $52, Margarita Mermaid
Mermaids and millennial pink? This bikini is so 2017.
4. The Not Your Bae Swimsuit
Plus Size Bae One—Piece Swimsuit, $28, Forever21
You're an independent queen not somebody's bae, so make sure all your loyal subjects know.
5. The Velvet Bikini
Pink Velvet Triangle Bikini Set, $40, Miss Guided
While this might not be the most practical bikini for swimming, it'll sure look rad on a sun lounger!
6. The Zipped Suit
Monki Metallic High Leg Plunge Cross Back Swimsuit, $48, Asos
Pull a Britney Spears in "Pretty Girls" with this space age swimsuit.
7. The Bowtiful Bikini
Plus Size Bow Bikini Top, $20, Forever 21
Plus Size Bikini Bottoms, $18, Forever 21
This pink bow bikini is the epitome of girliness.
8. The Triangle Bikini
Triangle Bikini Top — Blush, $40, Kulanikinis
Cheeky Bikini Bottom — Blush, $40, Kulanikinis
You can't go wrong with a classic triangle bikini.
9. The Ruffle One-Piece
Monki Off Shoulder Ruffle Swimsuit, $40, Asos
Come over all Brigitte Bardot in this off-the-shoulder swimsuit.
10. The Swan Print Bikini
Swimmer Lovin' Swimsuit Top By Betsey Johnson, $46, Modcloth
Swimmer Lovin' Swimsuit Bottom By Betsey Johnson, $39, Modcloth
Quirky gals are sure to love this kooky swan print bikini.
11. The Retro Style Swimsuit
Simply Yours Underwired Swimsuit, $60, Simply Be
Millennial pink gives this retro style swimsuit a modern update.
12. The Cage Bikini
Pink Caging Underwired Bikini Set, $54, Miss Guided
You won't care about potentially strange tan lines when it comes to this edgy, caged bikini.
13. The One-Shoulder One-Piece
Somedays Lovin Hibiscus One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit, $110, Urban Outfitters
Smoulder this summer in this peek-a-boo, one-shoulder one-piece.
14. The Halter & High Waisted Bikini
Halter Bikini Top, $52, Torrid
Lattice Mesh High Waist Swim Bottom, $34, Torrid
Push-up underwire cups and lattice mesh details make for a foxy combo.
15. The Hawaiian Cut Swimsuit
One Piece Swimwear — Blush, $63, kulanikinis
If you're after a swimsuit with a "Hawaiian style cut" AKA, you want to get your beautiful peach out this summer, you'll adore this fun swimsuit.
Although we may not be able to agree on a specific shade that truly encapsulates millennial pink, it's safe to say that millennial pink swimwear will have a place in the hearts of trendsetters everywhere this summer.
