YOUR NEW FAVOURITE TANNING BIKINI & TANNING SWIMSUIT 

At Boux Avenue, we make swimsuits to help you fulfil your personal sun goddess destiny, giving you a head-to-toe glow that will see you stepping off the plane and into a new season of freedom and confidence. 

This golden glow is more accessible than you think. In fact, it comes down to simple science. To the human eye, colours appear different according to the light levels, and we’ve already picked out the best shades to pop against that perfect blue sky backdrop for which you’re bound. We’ve researched which colours make you look tanned, and turned them into the most versatile shapes and adjustable styles of tanning bikini, so you can glow from the inside out from day one of your holiday. 

Shop our picks to find the best bikini for tanning now. Just heed our PSA to sunbathe safely and remember to apply a high-factor SPF frequently.  

SWIMSUITS & BIKINIS FOR MINIMAL TAN LINES

You want to soak up the sun, but you also want some extra coverage. We get it, and we don’t want you to compromise. Enter the Panama smoothing swimsuit. This cobalt blue tanning swimsuit is packed with adjustable features to allow you to soak up as much of that precious vitamin D as possible. 

Removable straps give your shoulders more exposure to a golden glow, and adjustable side ties can sit high on the hip for extra long and sun-kissed legs. Meanwhile, clever control technology gives you a smooth midsection, and the underwired cups are available up to a G-cup for seriously uplifting poolside fun. 

While there’s less material in the Haiti triangle bikini top and Haiti tie side Brazilian bikini bottoms, there’s certainly no less to say about this gorgeous tan-friendly set. Colour-bright DayGlo shades run through the bold cherry print, and adjustability always reigns in classic triangle styling. Make it a tiny bikini for tanning (wearing the tie-sides high on the legs creates a welcome illusion of length), or wear the briefs slightly lower if more substantial coverage is your preference. 

It’s love hearts all around for our neon pastel heart print Dominica triangle bikini top and Dominica bikini thong, too. A vibrant set that brings all the energy to the poolside, with cheeky confidence courtesy of minimalist bottoms determined to attract the sun’s attention. 

A treat for sore eyes and fair(er) skin alike, a bold design and tan-boosting lime green combine in a bikini that’s sure to steal the show. We love the unexpected cut of the Lima bandeau bikini top, its flattering ruched bust supported by a (tan-friendly detachable) asymmetric back strap. The ruched Lima Brazilian bikini bottoms create both style synchronicity and adjustable wearability so you decide how much to show (and how much to glow).  

For more understated poolside vibes, the Rhodes bandeau bikini top will give you all the versatility you need to catch a good bikini tan as well as classic styling that transitions beautifully from the sunlounger to the barstool. Make it a bandeau or halter for two looks in one. The gold hoop detail at the bust is a fun and flattering detail further mirrored in the belted Rhodes high waist bikini briefs. 

Boho vibes and golden glow goals also come together in the Paxos bandeau bikini top. It’s another strapless contender with the frills, criss-cross lacing and high-cut co-ords (hello Paxos Brazilian bikini bottoms) you didn’t know you were missing. And is there any more universally tan-enhancing colour than white? No. The answer is no. 

Looking for something different for on the beach and around the pool? Try a sophisticated green bikini set like the Honolulu strapless bikini top and Honolulu bikini briefs. The structured plunge cups are so flattering you’d hardly believe they look as good without the adjustable halter strap - but we love to surprise you! Sun-kissed midriffs will look extra beguiling thanks to the extra length created by the v-shaped bottoms, too. Smart, and bright! 

SWIMWEAR IN COLOURS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR TAN GLOW

Whether you’re acquiring a pre-holiday glow courtesy of a tan-in-a-bottle, or making your sun-ordained tan pop even more with the right colour swimsuit, these are the swimwear shades that will amplify your goddess energy even further. Colour and confidence make the best of friends, especially when it comes to swimwear. 

New to Boux and already selling fast, it’s easy to see why the Aruba balconette bikini top and its coordinating Aruba bikini thong and Aruba Brazilian bikini bottoms are flying off to matching turquoise waters around the world. Its lightly padded, ruched plunge cups give a flattering boost (providing a great fit up to a G cup) and the v-shaped bottoms pop against tanned legs. Try the bikini briefs for a coordinated ruched look at the hips, and a little extra coverage at the back. 

Plunge necklines and colour pop hues create the shape and shade you’ll love. That’s certainly true of the Jamaica plunge bikini top - another sophisticated underwired contender - with matching on-trend v-shaped Jamaica bikini briefs. The gold metal ring details on the straps give this set a day-to-night flourish and the lime green goes great with the lime wedge in your favourite cocktail. 

Cobalt blue is an understated bright that’s still fully on-trend, precisely because it goes with everything and looks great on everyone - especially when paired with a gorgeous tan. For extra shape up top, the Barbados super push up plunge bikini top will be your best friend for a natural-looking lift. Emphasise your natural curves and your all-over tan: ring details set symmetrically on the straps and asymmetrically on the matching Barbados bikini briefs give an extra glimpse of your beautiful head-to-toe glow, but be warned as this style is selling fast!

And the best colour bikini for tanned skin is… the most popular choice award goes to our 2024 hit Amalfi balconette bikini top - back in a brand new tan-popping neon orange. Nothing sets off turquoise waters and golden skin quite like a sunshine orange. From the adjustable ruched bust to the ruched side ties of the Amalfi high waist bikini briefs, you’ll have complete freedom of what you reveal and conceal. But be warned, there’ll be no hiding your goddess glow in this one! 

Ready, set, glow…find more tan-approved swimwear and lingerie inspiration for your summer adventures on Instagram.