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Home · Fashion

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments

Get inspired to break out your bikini, body chains and bold sunnies like a star!

By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Cool Blue

The singer goes home for the holiday in a retro bikini, topped with a cool chambray shirt and matching mirrored specs.

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments
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Hawaii Five 0

Hot in Hawaii beauty Lupita Nyong’o sported a scalloped Marysia Antibes bandeau bikini that was totally flattering to her petite figure. The Panama hat and waist beads were a fab touch to this already sexy swimsuit.

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03
Wild Things

Serena frolicks on the beaches of Miami confidently in a long-sleeved leopard swimsuit and wide brimmed hat for a  touch of fabulousity.

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Runway Ready
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is runway ready even on the beaches of Spain. This teeny white peplum bikini, fab fedora, and fine layered necklace is a look worth stealing.
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Blue Lagoon

Richie’s got the right idea rocking a pair of cut-off denim shorts that add oomph to her halter top bikini in St. Tropez.

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06
Net Value

It’s all in the details when it comes to beach attire. Rihanna’s net pencil cover-up, leather visor and piled on body chains makes a basic bikini look like a million bucks on the Polish sands.

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07
Pretty Little Things

A little lace and bows make Nicole Murphy’s bikini a perfect match for her perfect body.

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Solid As A Rock

This simple white bikini and a few gold pieces is all Jada needs to go wth her rock hard abs.

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Back To Black

Who says the beach is too hot for an all-black bikini? Rihanna raises the chic factor in Monaco while strutting the sand in this vampy style.

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10
Beach Babe

It’s back to beach again for Naomi Campbell, this time with a lightly knitted cover-up and straw fedora.

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11
Teeny Weeny Bikini

Hot mom Christina Milian debunks the frumpy mom myth and shows off her toned physique in a Brazillian style bikini while taking a dip with Violet in Miami.

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Heat Wave

It doesn’t take much to spruce up this already chic batik bikini in St. Barths, but Kimora Lee Simmons takes it to the next level in a body chain, piled-on arm candy and glam sunnies and the ultimate finishing touch –– a red pout!

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The Right Stripes

Who said curvy girls should steer clear of stripes? With the right pattern placement this style can accentuate in a great way. Take it from Ms. Simmons’ Miami moment.

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14
Beachy Keen

A clean cut triangle bikini with minimal design is anything but boring with the right accessories; and in Gabrielle Union’s case it’s a fun cowgirl hat and shades.

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15
One Love

Alexandra Burke proves a one-piece can be just as sultry as a teeny weeny bikini. A hot style with sexy cut-outs, plunging details –– with-or-without a prints –– speaks volumes.

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments
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16
Little Black Bathingsuit

The notion that black is the most figure flattering shade stands true even in beach wear. Beyoncé post-baby body looks simply chic in a cleavage-baring style and matching Linda Farrow specs while in the clear waters of St. Barths

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17
Euro Chic
If you got it, flaunt it hints model Naomi Campbell on Spain’s steamy sands.
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18
Bright Bikini

A bright bikini is a bold move shows Union.

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments
19
Surfs Up

A swim style that offers a secure top and full boyshort coverage is perfect if your the athletic type who likes water sports like gold medalist Allyson Felix.

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments
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20
Confidently Curvy

No matter how simple the style, if it’s a perfect fit like Halle Berry’s azure triangle top, it will look amazing.

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Beach Babe

Like Jessica White’s fun fish net, a cool cover-up will instantly make you the main attraction.

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22
High Tide

Experiment with alternate cover-up options that add a level of fashion-forwardness to your swim style. Milian’s malibu high-waist trousers by Nicolita Swimwear are totally fab and beach appropriate because of the light weight fabric.

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23
Print Party

A perky print takes very little effort to look amazing in.

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24
Accessorize

The actress is big on accentuating her beach style with fun accents, this time it’s an Aztec print skirt that livens up the look.

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The Shining

A metallic swimsuit will have you literally shining on the beach from the sun’s reflection. If you’re ready for the spotlight like Simmons, go for it!

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26
White Out!

At 41 Kenya Moore would give any 21 year-old a run for their money in this white hot bikini on the beaches of Barbados.

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments
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27
Parisian Chic

Alexandra Burke flaunts her sailor stripes while on vacation in Miami Beach.

Favorite Celeb Swimsuit Moments
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28
Chain Reaction

Simmons works a teal striped style in South Beach with a belly chain that draws all eyes to the toned abs she works hard to maintain in the gym.

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29
Kimora Lee Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons has a blast on the beach with her kids Ming Lee and Aoki Lee in St Barths.

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