Best bikinis and swimsuits for summer

As - fingers crossed - summer approaches, it's time to get our beach wardrobe as ready as we are

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Charlie Teather24 April 2015
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While London may have been spoiling us with a momentary glimpse of the warmer weather every now and then over the last couple of weeks, some of us are still dreaming of jumping on a plane for a quick blast of the hot rays.

If you're one of the lucky few and are counting down the days until you fly - or alternatively if you fancy skipping Spring altogether and preparing your beach wardrobe in advance - shop our edit of the dreamiest bikinis and one-piece swimsuits guaranteed to give you a sunnier outlook.

Best bikinis and swimsuits - in pictures

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1. Lisa Marie Fernandez, Two-tone wrap swimsuit, £425, net-a-porter.com

2. Marysia Swim, Evil Honolulu zigzag bikini, £207, matchesfashion.com

3. Mara Hoffman, Reversible printed racerback bikini, £210, net-a-porter.com

4. Michael Kors, One-shoulder floral-print swimsuit, £300, net-a-porter.com

5. Beach Flamingo, Alexia bandeau red gingham bikini, £290, beachflamingo.com

6. She Made Me, Essential sliding triangle crochet bikini top, £50, matchesfashion.com

She Made Me,Essential Brazilian crochet bikini briefs, £48, matchesfashion.com

7. Solid and Striped, The Poppy bandeau, £130, solidandstriped.com

8. Topshop, Mixed scale high neck bikini set, £30, topshop.com

9. M&S, Secret slimming print swimsuit, £39.50, marksandspencer.com

10. Dolce & Gabbana, Mimosa-print balconette bikini top, £175, matchesfashion.com

Dolce & Gabbana,Mimosa-print fold-over bikini briefs, £145, matchesfashion.com

11. Carven, Check triangle bikini, £105.98, farfetch.com

12. Cos, Textured bikini top, £17, cosstores.com

Cos, Textured bikini bottoms, £17, cosstores.com

13. Lisa Marie Fernandez, Riri two-tone swimsuit, £350, net-a-porter.com

14. New Look, Black multi strap underwired bikini top, £17.99, newlook.com

New Look,Black Multi Strap Bikini Bottoms, £9, newlook.com

15. Orlebar Brown, Photographic string bikini top, £110, orlebarbrown.co.uk

Orlebar Brown, Aquatic Mini-String Brief, £110, orlebarbrown.co.uk

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