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Over 50 Celeb Snaps to Inspire Your Best Bikini Style

Apr 14 2015 - 6:00am

No matter what season it may be, a tropical vacation always sounds like a pretty good idea. Thankfully, every star-studded getaway from soaking up the sun in St. Barts to lounging in Cabo gives us a chance to incorporate a little bit of celebrity inspiration into our very own vacation wardrobes. The latest to join the bikini-clad set include Gigi Hadid, Ellie Goulding, and Doutzen Kroes.

But these are just a few of the stars inspiring our Summer bikini style. So if you're in the midst of packing or just in need of a virtual getaway, we've rounded up the chicest celeb-approved looks to keep your style game hot, no matter what the temperature may really be.

— Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden

Zoë Kravitz

The singer wasn't afraid to mix and match in a colorful string bikini bottom and classic black bandeau top.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi went for a retro-inspired look in a Solid & Striped top and high-waisted bottom.

Doutzen Kroes

Now this is a swimsuit with attitude. Doutzen donned this lion-print bathing suit for a day at the beach.

Ellie Goulding

Ellie bared her toned abs in a colorful top-and-bottom combination.

Chelsea Leyland

A scarf headband and retro sunglasses played up the retro flair of Chelsea's off-the-shoulder ruffled bikini.

Padma Lakshmi

While strolling on the beach, Padma topped her fiery string bikini with a colorful sarong.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi matched her sunglasses to her neon bikini while she soaked up the sun in Miami.

Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene [1] wore a white bikini while on vacation with her boyfriend, Paul Khoury, in the Bahamas — and she topped it off with an adorable navy-blue net cover-up.

Rihanna

Sure, we love the denim outfit Rihanna [2] wore in Barbados, but we couldn't keep our eyes off of her mini Louis Vuitton bag.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell [3] knows that a timeless beach look begins with a flowing white cover-up.

Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo was spotted in St. Barts — right before getting engaged [4] — in a striped two-piece.

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland [5] lounged in Miami in a flowing green tunic with a subtle print.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston [6] paired her black bikini top with a pale-blue sarong while on vacation with her fiancé, Justin Theroux.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes [7] celebrated 2014 in Las Vegas wearing a multicolored printed bikini top and distressed cutoffs.

Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough glistened in a metallic bikini while stepping out of the water in Miami in 2013.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss [8] hit the waves in a golden little bikini with gilded hardware for added glam.

Beyoncé

Beyoncé was undeniably glamorous in a leopard-print look consisting of a flowy top and matching pants while vacationing on a yacht in Formentera, Spain. The singer added further dramatic effect via exaggerated cat-eye sunglasses.

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani [9] took her signature style to the beaches in the South of France with this colorful caftan-and-harem-pant look.

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens [10] rocked a black triangle bikini — and a shiny gold body chain — on a yacht in Italy.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift [11] made a strong case for the high-waisted retro brief in her chic black-and-white striped style from Topshop.

Bar Refaeli

Bar Refaeli [12]'s paisley-print one-piece and her turquoise cuff made a statement duo in Spain.

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne got in on the Monaco fun with Rihanna [13] in a black-and-white triangle bikini featuring a set of oversize eyes.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez [14] popped in her printed triangle bikini during pool time in Miami.

Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima splashed around in St. Barts in a bright-green halter bikini — note the sexy gold-chain bottoms.

Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera was ultrafeminine in her mismatched strapless bikini in Malibu, CA.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

We're green with envy over Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's bright bikini — not to mention her killer tan and perfect beach spot in the South of France.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson [15] showed off the perfect cover-up — this tie-neck dress that she finished with a wide belt and coordinating shades — while vacationing in Barcelona, Spain.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde [16] took a dip in Maui, HI, wearing a triangle bikini featuring blue-and-purple stripes.

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel's beach look popped with her bright-yellow halter bikini and colorful beaded bracelets after a swim in Miami.

Jennifer Lopez

While shooting a music video on a beach in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jennifer Lopez [17] created a sexy pairing: a black triangle bikini topped with a green printed maxi dress.

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff [18] channeled her inner Axl Rose in a skull-head scarf and aviator sunglasses during a getaway to Cabo San Lucas in May 2013.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson [19] mismatched her striped bikini top with black bottoms in Barbados.

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie [20] lounged in St. Barts in April wearing a black triangle bikini, House of Harlow cat-eye sunglasses, and a crisp white fedora.

Heidi Klum

During a Hawaiian getaway, Heidi Klum [21] smiled big as she walked on the sand in a printed halter bikini, topped with a black-and-white tie-dye dress and round sunglasses.

Kate Beckinsale

While in Cabo, Kate Beckinsale [22] sported a white bandeau bikini and a matching white maxi skirt.

Cameron Diaz

During an A-list girls' vacation in Mexico with Reese Witherspoon [23] and Drew Barrymore [24] in March 2013, Cameron Diaz [25] showed off her toned body in a striped bandeau bikini top, yellow bottoms, a straw visor, and mirrored aviator sunglasses.

Michelle Williams

In Mexico, Michelle Williams [26] covered up her black bikini with a chambray button-down, then added a cool panama hat.

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore [27] looked retro and playful in her black-and-white polka-dot bikini and mirrored aviators during her Mexico getaway in March 2013 with Cameron Diaz [28] and Reese Witherspoon [29].

Lea Michele

During a getaway to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in May 2013, Lea Michele [30] fit right in with her white fringe poncho.

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev [31]'s floral bikini stood out on the beach in Miami in April 2013.

Allison Williams

Allison Williams lounged in a brown bikini with a straw hat during a trip to Miami in February 2013.

Miranda Kerr

During a trip to Mexico in January 2013, Miranda Kerr [32] looked wildly chic in a leopard shirtdress and tan sandals.

Rachel Bilson

When she took off her overalls on the beach, Rachel Bilson [33], alongside boyfriend Hayden Christensen [34], showed off a printed triangle bikini and covered her face with a wide-brim straw visor.

Doutzen Kroes

While relaxing poolside in Miami, Doutzen Kroes showed off her fit figure in a printed halter bikini with a two-tone top.

Jessica Alba

On her St. Barts getaway in April 2013, Jessica Alba [35] was ready for a beach day in her zigzag Missoni caftan, white denim cutoffs, and Tory Burch fedora.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts [36] looked fashionable in her one-piece bathing suit, pink-and-white sarong, fedora, and aviator sunglasses during a January 2013 vacation in St. Barts.

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio snapped a photo of herself wearing a striped bikini in St. Barts in January 2013.

Miley Cyrus

In March, Miley Cyrus [37] lounged poolside in Palm Springs, showing off her svelte figure in a floral bikini, which she accessorized with gold body jewelry.

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford [38] looked effortless in her python-print cover-up during a beach stroll in Cabo San Lucas in January 2013.

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara brightened (and covered) up her swimwear with an easy, breezy blue maxi skirt.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon [39] made a sweet, electric-blue sundress into the perfect beach look with a few well-placed jewels and oversize shades.

Stephanie Seymour

Proof that a basic bikini is always in style — Stephanie Seymour hit the sand in a black string bikini and a sarong.

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger [40] showed off a perfect two-piece — a minimalist bandeau topped with her straw fedora.


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