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DiDi Richards Flaunts Her Sculpted Abs and Sun-Kissed Glow in Neon Orange String Set

The SI Swimsuit model and WNBA player is getting in some R&R this holiday season.

Ananya Panchal

DiDi Richards
DiDi Richards / Kenny Giarla/Getty Images

DiDi Richards signed off for the holiday weekend a few days early and she’s living life on do not disturb mode. The WNBA star, who plays for the Washington Mystics, stunned in her new Instagram post. She flaunted her sculpted arms, washboard abs, hourglass figure and, of course, her fresh sun-kissed glow from soaking up some sun recently. The 25-year-old donned a neon orange string bikini from Fashion Nova featuring a daring keyhole cut-out bandeau style top and minimalist cheeky tie-side ruched bottoms. She added white joggers pulled up only to her hips.

Richards accessorized with chunky designer black sunglasses, a chic gold arm cuff, a dainty waist chain hung low on her hips an elegant herringbone necklace, gold textured hoop earrings and tons of delicate diamond belly button piercings. Her cute chest and side waist tattoos were on full display as she posed for the camera, showing off her striking smolder and flawless skin. Her dark locks were naturally coily and tossed back into braids with a few face-framing curly pieces left loose.

“dnd,” the Texas native captioned the Instagram carousel shared with her followers on Nov. 26. The first four snaps were stunning images of the former New York Liberty guard posing in front of some greenery, while the final snap was a silly yet profound quote that read: “Life’s meant to be easy peasy lemon squeezy not stressed depressed lemon zest.”

“I’d call twice,” one fan cleverly commented.

“cmon body!!!!” another exclaimed.

Richards, who was named WBCA, Naismith and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year while in college at Baylor University, reminded fans that she is, in fact, an SI Swimsuit model. The 2019 NCAA champion starred in the 2022 issue after being photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas.

“They made me feel so comfortable, they made it so easy. I think it was empowering... To do something like this or to step so far out of my comfort zone,” Richards said of her SI Swimsuit photo shoot, adding that she was proud to serve as representation. “It’s important to see someone like you where you want to go. I think that’s my biggest quote in life is be the woman you needed as a little girl.”

In another IG reel, Richards showed off her stunning, summery, fun and flirty outfits of the tropical vacation.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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