Listen up, die-hard beach babes! We've made a list of swimsuit wardrobe essentials that you def need to have on hand to be the ultimate bikini queen:

1. Basic Pieces

This goes without saying, every beach babe needs staple bikini pieces that can be mix and matched. We always recommend having at least one black or white bikini top and bikini bottom! Why? These will go with anything and everything, so you don't need to worry if you find a rogue swimsuit piece while bikini shopping that doesn't come in a set! Not to mention these basic colors go great with other solid colors as well as prints.

2. One Piece Swimsuit

The onesie trend has made a huge comeback in the swimsuit fashion within the past few years. One pieces are great, especially if you're feeling a bit bloated but don't want to ditch your gal pals on a beach day! And no, one pieces aren't just for "moms;" nowadays, one piece swimsuits come in a variety of coverages so you can still show off those assets!

3. Family Approved Bikinis

Let's be real, wearing a thong bikini bottom around certain family members is a no-go. Depending on your preference, having a medium or full coverage swim bottom in your wardrobe is key for those family beach days or vacays. 

4. Tanning Friendly

Strappy kinis are definitely a trend that's here to stay, but sometimes the tan lines are insane. So, having a simple bandeau top and cheeky bikini bottom are perfect when you want to rid your bod of an interesting woven pattern you've seem to have accumulated on your back side...

5. Pareo/Sarong

Sarongs are a fun addition for any bikini girl's ensemble! A pareo is an extremely versatile piece, and can be worn as a skirt, dress and much more. They can also turn into a towel or blanket when needed, too!