Liz Uy on the swimwear trend that can be worn out of the beach

Chanel creative director Virginie Viard is in the mood for the sun, sea and living in the tropics. Beachwear became ready-to-wear as she sent chic swimsuits inspired by its iconic ’90s designs down the Chanel runway.

Designers Lisi Herrebrugh and Rushemy Botter of Nina Ricci took this message further by fuelling their love for diving, reinterpreting vintage dive suits, diving belts, swim caps, wetsuit shoes and flipper handbags into everyday style. There was also a heavy rotation of swimwear and beachwear at Paco Rabanne and Johanna Ortiz, which both showed striking vacation-ready prints on dresses and matching co-ords.

Style a sheer skirt over your bathing suit for a lunch date by the beach.

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Give extra mileage to your swimsuit by pairing it with this season's low-slung trousers

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Repurpose your bikini top by wearing it for a night out with the girls

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When packing for an island getaway, a large scarf that can double up as a skirt is always a good idea

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Elevate swimwear basics with a posh pair of heels

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Feeling adventurous? Show off your cute bikini top in this season's cut-out dresses

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Work this trend in a more modest fashion by layering your swimsuit over a T-shirt

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Colossal Knot Bralette, USD $130.45 (SGD $177.05), Hope Macaulay

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Jacquard Halter Bodysuit, $45.90, Zara

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Padded Swimsuit, $39.95, H&M

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Lola Floral Halterneck Bikini, $265, Zimmermann

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Fits Everybody Thong Bodysuit in Onyx, $82, SKIMS

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Hapuna Swimsuit, $100, Lygia & Nanny

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Cut-Out Swimsuit in Emerald, $65.90, Zara

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Swirl-print High-neck Bikini, $204, The Attico

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The Rey Top, $147.45, Lovewave

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Eden Underwired Long-sleeved Bikini Top, $163, Jade Swim

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A version of this story was first published in the March 2022 issue of Her World. Additional reporting by Khong Yawen.