From wearing sheer dresses to gracing the transparent strappy sandals, the barely seen hue ‘Nude’ just can’t be unseen – be it the outfits, footwear or accessories – and now we have expanded the horizon of this understated colour with these fantastic picks of nude-swimsuits, from shiny to lacy to the naked (not literally, wink!)

Oséree's Shine Stretch-Lurex Underwired Bikini | Buy Now

This one is our favourite of the lot and for good reason. A nude colour which suits (well, almost) all Indian skin tones have to be on the top of our list. Made in Italy, from stretch-Lurex, this underwired bikini is lathered in flecks of silver glitter. If this bikini reminds you of shells, it’s not by accident. The ‘Shine’ bikini is designed with half quilted balconette cups to resemble shells! If you are headed somewhere glamorous for vacation then this one’s a no-brainer! This Oséree piece comes in black too but opting for the nude colour will make you look like nothing short of a sandy beach goddess!

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Matteau Scoop Swimsuit | Buy Now

Matteau was born out of a search for a swimsuit with simple, clean, and flattering lines. We love their block-coloured swimwear which can be mixed and matched. Designer Ilona Hamer ensures just that. It’s the perfect piece for showing off your back and derriere. Timeless and reliable, the brand’s name explains a lot. ‘Matt’ means non-shiny and ‘Eau’ means water in French. This orange coloured swimsuit with scoop neck, low back, and spaghetti straps transcends trends and is perfect for someone with a tan skin tone. A little bit of highlighter and you will be ready for the pool.

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Oséree Lace Trim Bikini | Buy Now

If you intend to make heads turn then this is just the thing for you. A blend of lacy trim, nude colour, halter strap, and back tie fastening exude femininity. Be a mermaid in this high rise and stretch fit bikini set.

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Johanna Oritz Celebrity Eclipse Knotted Bikini Top | Buy Now

Who doesn’t love to be dressed by a designer who has an understanding of a wider range of complexions? Johanna Oritz often turns to her hometown of Columbia for inspiration and this season, she channels neutral and earthy tones of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in her swimwear line. The pastel bikini top has a knotted front which can be adjusted at the straps to help you achieve the perfect fit. Their sizes usually run bigger, so if you fall between C cup or smaller, then size down. We recommend pairing this top with coordinated briefs and complementing it with some pearls and gold jewellery.

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Jade Swim Tether Swimsuit | Buy Now

A bodysuit one can tuck under denim and wear as a top? Now, that’s real value for money. And if taupe coloured lipsticks can feature in the nude section then, the same goes for swimsuits! Perfect for anyone with deeper skin tones and a desire to show it off proudly, it’s right in line with this season’s neutral trend. The two layers of stretch knit fabric make it so comfortable and seamless. And the fact that it doesn’t discolour due to chlorine or sunscreen is brilliant. No weird dark patches post a swim anymore!

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Investing in nude swimsuits goes a long way as this wave sweeping all the shop floors globally is largely trend-agnostic. We don’t mind lighter pockets for a swimsuit which will see us through the summer year after year!