18 Colourful Cossies to Brighten Up Your Beach Days
Bright colours and bold prints deliver dopamine this summer. Shop triangle bikinis, sculpting one-pieces and surf-ready styles from our favourite local labels.
Words by Alice Jeffery · Updated on 12 Dec 2024 · Published on 11 Jan 2024
Nothing says summer quite like new swimwear. Keep things classic with timeless black styles. Or kick things up a notch and add retina-grabbing hues and playful prints to your collection. Keep an eye out for UPF50+ fabrics for added sun protection – and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap when you’re out of the water.
Saba x Ephemera Koa bikini
$90 - $75
If your drink of the summer is a Sgroppino, add this lemon-yellow set from the Saba x Ephemera collab to your wardrobe – it’s currently on sale.
This wasabi-green iteration of Form and Fold’s signature silhouette is another flavour of the moment. The brand is known for a D+ cup size range that flatters bigger busts.
A collab between two Aussie summer icons, this printed bikini looks great with the coordinating button-up shirt from the collection. You could also sub in the surf shorts if you’re looking for more coverage.
This burnt-orange colourway levels up a simple one-piece silhouette from Baiah. The brand offers the same style in a sunset-hued tiger print. The Econyl fabric – a regenerated nylon made from discarded fishing nets – claims to be more resistant to chlorine and sunscreen to help keep your swimmers in shape for many summers to come.
This reversible bikini gives you two styling options in one. The underwire top is made to fit cup sizes A to E. Or you could opt for the ruffle-trimmed bandeau if you prefer a strapless silhouette.
This collaboration with local artist Mirador emboldens Hakea’s signature surf suit. The collection also features printed swim separates, including this swim skirt.
Lucy Folk teams up with sustainable swim label Lido for a retina-grabbing summer capsule. Pieces are made from 100 per cent recycled ribbed lycra and come in summer-skin-enhancing shades of red, green and ivory.
Emma Mulholland on Holiday Happy Hibiscus Vacation one-piece
$150
Emma Mulholland on Holiday’s collections are built on summer nostalgia. There’s a playfulness to this one-piece that makes you want to build sandcastles and let a Frosty Fruit drip down your arms.
This string bikini from Sir is splashed in a swirling emerald-and-blue print designed in collaboration with artist Frankie Tobin. The matching beaded silk skirt is also high on our wishlist this summer.
This suit is the perfect pick if you want to dress like a very chic deckchair. The tie-front silhouette gives the impression of a bikini but with the comfort of a one-piece.
Nisi’s neoprene pieces are designed for surfers – but anyone can mix and match these swim suits to wear in the waves. The tomato-red colourway is fuelling high summer vibes.
Another red-hot pick: this balconette-style top offers added support and fits up to DD busts. But it’s the true high-rise of the bottoms that caught our attention. They offer fuller coverage than most and work hard to flatter.
If you’re in the market for swimwear with a little more coverage, Sheila’s collection has got you, well, covered. The range is sized AU8 to 24 and features ’50s-inspired swim shorts, rash vests and one-pieces in a range of vibrant colours. Mix and match the bold hues for a personalised combo.
Made on the Central Coast, Cleonie’s playful pieces are the epitome of summer sass. This cut-out one-piece is detailed with a mermaid motif, as well as tropical fruit, fish and island vibes.
Beaded details add an “on island time” vibe to this set from Byron Bay brand Cooke & Kin. Some of the label’s signature styles are on sale right now, too – try and snag your size in this brown-and-blue printed style before it sells out.
This soft red gingham swimsuit is giving local-Italian-restaurant tablecloth in the best way possible. Wraparound ties at the waist help to create a statement back detail, too.
A ’60s-style textured jacquard and purple palette combine to create one of our favourite collections yet from Fella. Mix-and-match the silhouettes and colours from the Pastelli range as you see fit.
TJ Swim also leans into purple vibes this summer with a deeper “sangria” hue. Subtle golden hardware details add a polished finish to this textured set.
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Alice Jeffery is a freelance writer and Broadsheet’s former shopping editor.
