The All-American
Bower Swimsuit, US $245;AED/SAR 900 Buy it now Mansur Gavriel Bag, US $425;AED/SAR 1,561 Buy it now ATP Atelier Sandals, US $215; AED/SAR 790 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Avenue 32; Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Corbis (portrait)
The Athlete
Orlebar Brown Rash-guard top, US $185; AED/SAR 679 Buy it now Orlebar Brown Swim shorts, US $198; AED/SAR 727 Buy it now J.Crew Bag, US $78; AED/SAR 287 Buy it now Adidas Originals Sandals, US $135; AED/SAR 496 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Matches Fashion (2); Courtesy of J.Crew; Courtesy of Opening Ceremony; @giseleofficial / Instagram (portrait)
The Extrovert
Agent Provocateur Bikini top, US $270; AED/SAR 992 Buy it now Agent Provocateur Bikini briefs, US $220; AED/SAR 808 Buy it now Chan Luu Body chain, US $295; AED/SAR 1,084 Buy it now Illesteva Sunglasses,US $300; AED/SAR 1,102 For more information, visit illesteva.com Photos: Courtesy of Agent Provocateur (2); Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Illesteva; @joansmalls / instagram (portrait)
The Hippie
Isabel Marant Necklace, US $285; AED/SAR 1,047 Buy it now She Made Me Bikini, US $165; AED/SAR 606 Buy it now Isabel Marant Earrings, US $150; AED/SAR 551 Buy it now Totême x Gurkees Sandals, US $110; AED/SAR 404 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Getty Images (portrait)
The Goddess
Norma Kamali Swimsuit, US $335; AED/SAR 1,230 Buy it now Zara Dress, US $129; AED/SAR 474 Buy it now Valia Gabriel Sandals, US $200; AED/SAR 735 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Zara; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Daniel Simon / Gamma (portrait)
The It Girl
Lisa Marie Fernandez Bikini, US $395; AED/SAR 1,451 Buy it now Maison Margiela Necklace, US $595; AED/SAR 2,185 Buy it now Sophie Hulme Bag, US $1,235; AED/SAR 4,536 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Moda Operandi; Courtesy of Forward by Elyse Walker; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Getty Images (portrait)
The Pinup
Harvey Faircloth Bikini top, US $175; AED/SAR 643 Buy it now Harvey Faircloth Bikini bottoms, US $165; AED/SAR 606 Buy it now Mark Cross Bag, US $1,995; AED/SAR 7,328 Buy it now Ellery Sunglasses, US $355; AED/SAR 1,304 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Moda Operandi (2); Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Getty Images (portrait)
The Sweetheart
Dolce & Gabbana Bikini, US $745; AED/SAR 2,736 Buy it now Clare V. Bag, US $225; AED/SAR 826 Buy it now J.Crew Sandals, US $128; AED/SAR 470 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter; Courtesy of Clare V.; Courtesy of J.Crew; Getty Images (portrait)
The Teeny Bikini
Valentino Bikini, US $750; AED/SAR 2,755 Buy it now J.Crew Sandals, US $98; AED/SAR 360 Buy it now Bao Bao Issey Miyake Bag, US $1,124; AED/SAR 4,128 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Stylebop; Courtesy of J.Crew; Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Getty Images (portrait)
The Wild One
Zimmermann Swimsuit, US $350; AED/SAR 1,286 Buy it now Givenchy Le Rouge-à-Porter Lipstick in Vermillion Creation, US $36; AED/SAR 132 Buy it now Figue Bag, US $517; AED/SAR 1,899 Buy it now Photos: Courtesy of Forward by Elyse Walker; Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of Matches Fashion; Getty Images (portrait)
Before you post up on a lounge chair or roll out your beach towel, take some time to consider your surf-side look with our guide to the best maillots, bikinis, and one-pieces this summer has to offer. Whether you’re trying to evoke Joan Smalls’ got-it-and-flaunting-it ethos or prefer a sportier set à la Gisele Bündchen, there is a suit to suit you in the slideshow. Just don’t forget the SPF!
–Steff Yotka and Emily Farra
