Vogue Williams nailed the Amalfi aesthetic in her £160 lemon print bikini on holiday with her family, and we found a great alternative for just £30 that’s perfect for bigger busts
The Amalfi aesthetic and Euro girl summer have become staples in our holiday wardrobe this summer, full of lemon prints, linen dresses and vintage glamour-inspired accessories like head scarves and oversized sunglasses. And one celeb to nail the look is Vogue Williams during her recent family holiday to Spain.
Whilst there, Vogue donned a lemon print bikini from Alexandra Miro, which costs £160 for the top and £130 for the bottoms. Whilst we may not have £290 to shell out on a bikini, we found a fantastic alternative at Next, with the complete set costing less than £50.
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The Next White/Blue Stripe Lemon Print Wired Bandeau Bikini Top is just £30 and is great for those with bigger busts or anyone who wants a little extra support from their bikini top. It’s fully underwired to give you lift and support, with wide shoulder straps which prevents digging in and spreads the pressure to avoid pain and give you more security.
The straps are also fully detachable, so you can sunbathe without worrying about tan lines, or leave them attached to give you extra support whilst out and about or swimming. There’s also light padding to provide flattering support, and it comes in standard bra sizes so you can get the exact fit you need.
Sizes span from 32A to 38G, with Next recommending you pick it up in your usual bra size to give you the best fit. There’s also a range of matching bikini bottoms to choose from including high waisted and roll top full coverage pairs, with the Lettuce Edge High Leg Bikini Bottoms our favourites, priced at £16 and coming in sizes six to 20.
Shoppers have loved the bikini, giving it a 4.5 star rating. One wrote: “With a larger bust (36E) I have found it very hard to find a pretty but supportive bikini top until now! I absolutely love the coverage, the support and the style of this bikini top so much that I bought a second one in a different colour. I initially tried it because the straps are removable so I could try and balance out those tan lines and even without the straps the support was fantastic. I would definitely recommend it!”
Whilst another added: “Wonderful bikini top soft to touch lovely fit. Fabulous colour a stand out look . Thank you next. Loved it that much brought same bikini in a different colour.”
Some found packing the bikini a little tricky due to its design, with one writing: “Found this to be a great size/shape and really flattering for my 32 DD chest. I like the texturing of the material too. Removable straps also a good touch. I’m giving 4 stars rather than 5, as whilst I like the padded structuring it is quite rigid, which has made this item difficult to pack in my holiday suitcase without the padding getting damaged.”
If you prefer to be even more covered, the £55 Dolce Vita V-Neck Tummy Control Swimsuit – Green Tropical from Pour Moi is a great alternative, with its yellow and green palm print giving a nod to that Amalfi vibe. Alternatively you can pick up the White Lemon Embroidered Long Sleeve Shirt for £18 down from £29.99 at New Look, which would make the perfect cover up whilst at the beach or round the pool.
However Next also has plenty of lemon print swimwear available. In fact, you can shop everything from matching beach bags to one piece swimsuits, midi dresses and shirt and shorts sets in the same print.