How to Choose the Best Bikini for Your Holiday: The Ultimate Guide

Packing for your holiday seems easy until it's time to choose your bikinis.

Suddenly the questions start:

How many do I need?

Do I take the ones I love most or the most practical ones?

Do they all work for every plan?

The truth is that not every bikini works the same way on holiday. A week at a seafront hotel is very different from exploring the beaches of Formentera, sailing around the coves of Ibiza or mixing the beach with restaurants and beach clubs.

That's why choosing your bikinis carefully before you travel can help you enjoy your summer much more and avoid packing pieces you'll never wear.

In this guide we explain how to choose the perfect bikini for your holiday, which things are worth bearing in mind and which styles are the most versatile for making the most of your suitcase.

Before choosing a bikini, think about the type of trip

One of the most common mistakes is buying bikinis without really thinking about what you'll be doing.

The choice changes quite a lot if your trip includes:

• the beach every day
• boat days
• the pool
• beach clubs
• excursions
• water sports

That's why the first step should always be picturing what your holiday will really be like.

For a beach holiday

If you'll spend most of your time on the beach, it's usually worth prioritising:

• comfort
• soft fabrics
• a good fit to your body
• easy-to-match colours

Minimalist bikinis tend to work especially well because they let you create lots of different looks with few pieces.

For trips with boat days and coves

Boat days are usually much longer than you'd think.

They usually include:

• several hours in the sun
• swim after swim
• lunch by the sea
• strolls around harbours or coastal villages

That's why it's especially important here for your bikini to be comfortable and stay in place all day.

For holidays with beach clubs

When you know you'll spend time at beach clubs or beach bars, it's worth thinking about bikinis that can easily become part of an outfit.

Plain colours and minimalist designs tend to be the most versatile for this kind of plan.

Which colours work best on holiday

Although trends change every summer, some colours are always easy to make the most of.

White

One of the great classics of the Mediterranean summer.

It's very flattering once your skin starts to tan and goes with practically any accessory.

Mediterranean blue

Perfect for coastal destinations.

Especially pretty by the sea and closely associated with the Ibiza aesthetic.

Coral

It adds lots of brightness and works especially well in summer.

Sand tones

Elegant, versatile and easy to pair with linen and natural accessories.

How many bikinis to pack

This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions.

The answer depends on how long you're away, but this usually works:

A weekend break

2 bikinis are usually enough.

A week's holiday

Between 3 and 4 bikinis let you rotate with no problem.

More than ten days

Ideally between 4 and 6 styles that mix and match.

Why choosing comfortable bikinis matters

We often buy a bikini because we love how it looks.

But on holiday, comfort ends up being just as important.

A comfortable bikini lets you:

• walk
• swim
• sunbathe
• spend hours away from your accommodation

without constantly having to adjust it.

The fabrics you'll be grateful for in summer

Soft fabrics with good stretch usually make a big difference.

Especially when you're wearing your bikini for many hours in a row.

It's also worth looking for:

• durable finishes
• comfortable seams
• fabrics that hold their shape well

How to create more looks with fewer bikinis

One of the best ways to make the most of your suitcase is to go for easy-to-style pieces.

For example:

• plain bikinis
• neutral colours
• Mediterranean shades
• minimalist designs

Then all you need to add is:

• an oversized shirt
• a sarong
• flowing trousers
• simple accessories

And you'll have loads of different combinations.

The most common packing mistake

Many people end up packing too many bikinis.

And, funnily enough, end up always wearing the same ones.

The ones that get worn most are usually those that:

• are comfortable
• are flattering
• are easy to style
• work for different plans

That's why it's usually better to pack fewer but more versatile options.

How to tell if a bikini deserves a place in your suitcase

Before you pack it, it's worth asking yourself:

Do I feel comfortable in it?

Would I wear it for several hours?

Does it go with the other things I'm taking?

Does it work for more than one plan?

If the answer is yes, it's probably a good choice.

The perfect holiday bikini is the one that lets you enjoy your trip

Trends change.

So do the colours in fashion.

But when a bikini makes you feel comfortable, flattered and confident, it ends up being the one you wear most all summer.

And that's exactly why it's worth taking your time to choose it.

Because in the end, the best bikini for your holiday isn't necessarily the most eye-catching.

It's the one that goes with you on every plan without you having to think about it all the time.

Discover the Quelton bikini collection and find comfortable, versatile designs made to go with you through every moment of summer, from a morning on the beach to a seafront sunset in true Mediterranean style.