Elysian Wave

The Elysian Wave bikini set may not be able to wave, but it can make waves, or at least a good impression, and not just because it’s primarily in off-white, a colour that suggests you might be clean even when you are not. Made from a blend of nylon and spandex – sure to buoy your spirits if not your body – it boasts a ribbed texture that adds visual interest to a day at the beach, where the competition can be almost as rough as the sea. The top is a bralette, which is not a diminutive of bra but a style all its own, with thin, adjustable straps that will put you in the right position to get the perfect tan, while the high-waisted bottoms will make your legs look longer and your silhouette look shorter, or possibly the other way around, but in either case they will look good. For the full effect, your best plan is to wear it in the water, where it is most at home, before wearing it on the street, where it is also at home, just not so much.