If summer beach days and lying outside with your friends is something you've been daydreaming about quite a lot lately, then this story is for you. Oddly enough, swimwear can come with a pretty high price tag, but that doesn't always have to be the case. If you look really hard, you can find hidden gems that—although they won't cost you more than $100 (yes, for both pieces combined)—will look like you paid much more than that.
When it comes to finding cheap swimwear that looks expensive, there are a few things that you should be mindful of: prints, seams, and straps. So long as those few details are examined with a fine-tooth comb, you'll be fooling everyone as you wear a $18 bikini that looks like it cost $200.
Ahead, go on to shop the best cheap bikinis on the market from some of your go-to retailers like Amazon, H&M, and Zara.
Truly, no one will ever guess this was $18.Shop the matching Monaco Bikini Bottom ($49). Snatch this one in every color.And this one as well.Shop the matching Good Waist Rib Bikini Bottoms ($45). Good American swim just keeps getting better and better. This one's all in the details. Shop the matching Tie Bikini Bottom ($30). Everything about this looks so expensive. Obsessed with anything that matches my swimsuits. Shop the matching Textured Weave Bikini Bottom ($26). Zara's swim selection is so strong right now. Retro florals are all I can think about. This color is everything. Joyous florals like this will never get old. This bikini is simply perfect. Shop the matching Bikini Bottoms ($20). Neutral hues will never go out of style. Bubblegum pink is the color to be seen in this summer. Such a classic. Something about colored zebra prints gets me every time. Shop the matching Bikini Bottom ($30). That neckline makes this suit look triple the price. What's summer without a little tie-dye? Ribbing always makes things look more expensive than they actually are. Shop the matching Brazilian Bikini Bottoms ($10). Tummy ties are still trending hard. You can never go wrong with a basic suit like this. Crisp and clean. Shop the matching Floral Bikini Bottom ($40). Just add a sun hat. This color brings a big smile to my face. No one will ever guess this is from Amazon. Next up, nine new outfits to try if you're overwhelmed by the thought of dressing up again. This post was originally published on an earlier date and has since been updated.
Charlize Theron is back in business with an elegant boss-chic look. For her appearance on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show yesterday in LA, the actress wore a pair of black leather culottes featuring a high-waisted silhouette, a black shirt and a pair of ankle-strap sandals and nearly 4-inch heels. The Oscar-winning actress complemented her look with silver rings, black sunglasses and a black clutch for a sophisticated yet edgy feel. Throughout the year, Theron has worn similar shoe styles while her outfit choices range from bold pastel suits to mini dresses and monochromatic pieces. The star can be spotted in stilettos, knee-high boots, pumps and ankle booties, all adding versatility to her wardrobe. Charlize Theron is seen at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in Los Angeles, California. CREDIT: RB/Bauergriffin.com / MEGA The legendary actress usually wears high-end brands such as Dior, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford and more with a preference for black and white tones. During her off-
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Sarah Jessica Parker was seen twirling on Friday in one of the most iconic “Sex and the City” pieces, the tulle skirt for the series reboot “And Just Like That.” The HBO Max program will nod some styles the columnist Carrie Bradshaw wore during her New York City adventures, including a tulle outfit seen in the SATC opening credits that Patricia Field created in an improvised manner. Though the former costume designer of this awe-inspiring series is no longer styling the actors, Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago are leading a new era of modern aesthetic. Sarah Jessica Parker is bringing back the tulle skirt for SATC reboot. CREDIT: Jose Perez / SplashNews.com During one of the scenes filmed for “And Just Like That,” Parker was spotted wearing a white maxi tulle skirt and the vintage Chanel shoes once worn during an episode of SATC. Back then, Carrie paired the Chanel two-tone booties with a multi-tiered skirt, red top and black cropped jacket. Today, the Chanel booties are brough
Kristin Davis went pretty in pink today on the set of “And Just Like That…” Filming the HBO Max “Sex and the City” follow-up series in New York with co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, Davis wore a pink tweed midi dress. The piece was mixed with hues of purple and white, featuring rounded capped sleeves. Davis accessorized with a blush pink belt, playing off of her dress’ main color while punctuating its textured silhouette. The actress completed her look with a gold watch and Louis Vuitton’s multicolored Capucines handbag, in hues of beige, black, purple and magenta. Kristin Davis films ‘And Just Like That’ in New York City. CREDIT: Jose Perez/Bauergriffin.com / MEGA Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis film ‘And Just Like That’ in New York City. CREDIT: Jose Perez/Bauergriffin.com / MEGA On the shoe front, the “Deadly Illusions” actress donned a pair of nude pumps. The shoes featured heels measuring at least 3 inches in height as well as sharp pointed toes. The pair’s glo
