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If you’re not comfortable baring it all in a bikini, but don’t want to be hiding under a baggy shirt at the pool, the tankini is a perfect sartorial compromise. This bathing suit style has become quite stylish and unexpectedly sexy. The modern tankini consists of bold patterns, bright colours, and ruffles. Just in time for midsummer weather, we have rounded up five of our favourite tankinis for the season.

1) Becca ‘Rhythm & Beat’ Tankini Top $106, Bottoms $74: This vibrant, geometric print bathing suit top is a modest yet fun tankini for a warm summer day. With its adjustable crisscross back and V-cut in the front, this top is all around amazing. Pair it with the matching bottoms to make it a set, or wear it with a plain black or pink bottom for the top to stand out.

2) Splendid Midnight Stripe Bandini Top $55, Splendid Hamptons Solids Banded Bikini Bottoms $43: This boldly striped strapless tankini top is a perfect bather for a quick dip in the pool. The blue and white tones create an aqua feel, which is perfectly suited for summer. With a peach tab located on the front, it quite subtly defines the bust. Pair it with peach bottoms to complete the look.

3) MICHAEL Michael Kors High-Neck Flounce Halter Tankini Top $99, Michael Kors Hipster Bikini Bottom $34: This beach chic bather takes a sophisticated turn with the large ruffle overlaying the halter of the top. With a thin, yet high neckline, this tankini top has a sense of both elegance and style. Matched with a plain white bottom, this is a perfect bather to make a statement.

4) Nanette Lepore ‘Kings Road’ Convertible Tankini Top $106, Nanette Lepore ‘Kings Road Charmer’ Bikini Bottoms $69: With the combination of the notched bandeau neckline and the loud, vibrant print, this top is one that definitely stands out. The strappy weaving on the back adds that extra bit of detailing to make the look even more eye-catching.

5) LUXE by Lisa Vogel Premiere Sway Tankini Top $118, Premiere Bikini Bottom $54: This full coverage all black tankini top is a simple yet comfortable bathing suit for summer. With its asymmetrical swaying top overlaying a thin black silhouette, it is the perfect tankini top for any occasion. Paired with matching black bottoms to keep it simple, or add a splash of colour to change it up for a more dramatic finish.