"A lot of people find tropical looks daunting because they think they're over-the-top," says Shadi Askari, co-designer of T-Bags fashion line. "But the point isn't to seem like you're in Hawaii; these looks should easily transition from the beach to the city."

Pictured here: (left) What Comes Around Goes Around romper, $230, shopbop.com; (right) Victoria's Secret bikini, $44 for top, $34 for bottom, victoriassecret.com.

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