Soaring temperatures, and beaches, and pools reopening after more than two years are reasons enough for most to plan a quick summer getaway. So, when recent paparazzi photos of Deepika Padukone, who is currently shooting for a film in Spain, showed the actor wearing a striking neon yellow monokini, fashion-lovers across the city took inspiration to update their own swimwear looks. It also helps that, in recent years, several influencers and brands have taken the initiative of normalising and making available swimwear that is appealing to women of all shapes and sizes. “It’s heartening to see that we’ve moved away from the unrealistic, stick-thin imagery of what constitutes a beach body to understanding that the simplest way to get a beach body is to just go to the beach,” says marketing professional Gayatri Thampi. That said, with the wide variety of styles available both online and in stores, here’s a quick guide on choosing the swimwear that will work best with your body. 

Deepika Padukone. Pic/Instagram