With summer only a week away, it is impossible to scroll on social media without bright colors and upbeat audios flooding your senses
Many new trends have begun circulating in anticipation of the season and one of the most popular is bikini boxes: a wooden crate that can be painted in bright colors and filled with swimsuits. I shared this trend with my friend, and as soon as the paint on our boxes was dry, my mind began racing: ‘What should I fill it with?’
I instantly thought of my favorite swimsuit. It was a somewhat recent purchase, a splurge before a President’s Day weekend getaway: a OneOne swimsuit.
OneOne is swimwear that’s been trending for a couple years. I’ve always been obsessed with the brand, but the cute swimwear comes with a price tag that made me hesitant to click “check out.” However, I am so glad I finally did!
Tops and bottoms are sold separately which lets the buyer mix and match. This was one of my favorite parts! The most popular styles are the “kameron top” and “jesse bottom” which are two I got. Every style comes in multiple bright color combinations which are perfect for summer.
My only complaint about this swimsuit is that the straps are pretty thick, so if you are tanning, the tan lines that show up will be difficult to ignore. But, I give this swimsuit an 8/10.
The next suit that popped into my mind was an old favorite. I spent much of the summer after eighth grade combing the aisles of Target for the perfect summer suit. When my eyes landed on a pink-floral top, I fell in love.
This was far from my first Target swimsuit, as they were my go-to all through middle school. Target is always the most reliable swimsuit shop. The multiple colors and styles ensure there is something for everyone, and the suits are far from overpriced.
Bikinis tend to run at about $30, $15 for the top and $15 for the bottom, and a one-piece typically costs around $20.
Target swimsuits have also proved reliable for pretty much every summer activity. Whether it is a morning boat ride, and afternoon tanning session, or a night out tubing, these swimsuits haven’t failed me yet! Overall, I give Target swimsuits a 9/10.
After tossing these two swimsuits into my new bikini box, I decided it still looked pretty empty, so I set about scanning all my favorite sites for a new one.
My eyes lit up as the Aerie site loaded, with a plethora of cute swimsuits already popping up. I landed on a brown strapless one that I knew would be perfect for summer, hit “check out” with no hesitation, and anxiously awaited its arrival.
Less than a week later, the package showed up on my doorstep. The shipping time was super quick, which definitely was a perk in my book.
The swimsuit was also affordable. Aerie swimsuits normally run about $30 for the top and $30 for the bottom, but I got mine for 50% off.
I put the swimsuit to the test on my spring break trip and concluded that while it was cute and comfortable, it was not something I would want to pay full price for. It was perfect for tanning, but because it was strapless when I wore it in the pool or on the boat, I constantly had to pull it up.
Aerie swimsuits also do not run true to size, so be sure to look at the size chart before you order. Aerie gets a 6/10 from me.
Have fun filling your bikini boxes, and get ready to dive into a happy summer!
