Beach Black

Call me biased, but I'm a sucker for black swimwear. I mean, I'm a sucker for black clothing in general — but a majority of my swimwear lacks florals and bright colors. Anyway, a general rule of thumb: put on a suit and head to the beach this summer. High waisted, hipster brief, boy shorts, high thigh, string, single-piece, whatever. Embrace your weird tan lines this year (I might the queen of kooky lines thanks to swimsuits and such) with lots of strappy goodness.

Here are some of my favorite picks for being goth at the beach and pool. To be honest, my booty probably wouldn't fit into many of these cuts, but I can totally get behind the tops. No pun intended.

Caged Chaos Bikini Set, NastyGal // Out From Under Mix Match High Rise Bikini Bottom, Urban Outfitters // Zinke Penny Top, Free People // Splashes of Style Two-Piece Swimsuit, ModCloth // Crochet Fringe Beach Tank Dress, ASOS // Lolly LineUp Bikini Top, NastyGal // (Top image) Relic Suit, UNIF

What swimwear are you sporting this summer?