Embrace Nicole Williams English’s Trendy Mermaidcore Look With These 6 Seashell Bikini Tops

The magazine rookie and designer was photographed for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue in Dominica.

Cara O’Bleness | Jun 28, 2023

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica.

Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

There’s no denying that many of us adored Ariel’s look from The Little Mermaid as young girls. Nicole Williams English, a rookie in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, embraced the trendy mermaidcore trend while embodying everyone’s favorite underwater Disney princess, which resulted in a truly breathtaking gallery of photos.

Williams English, who was seven months pregnant when she posed for photographer Yu Tsai in Dominica, donned several ethereal looks on location. However, our favorite has to be the seashell-shaped bikini with a trio of pearl details she wore while posing beachside and in the water. Shop the exact two-piece Williams English wore in the magazine, as well as four similar styles, below.

Andi Bagus Venus Bikini, $89 (andi-bagus.com)

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica.
Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

An absolutely stunning handmade bikini embellished with pearl details and beads, the top and thong bottoms are sold as a set.

Ostra Brasil Structured Bikini Top, $170 and Cut-Out High-Cut Bikini Bottom, $130 (revolve.com)

If you’re looking for a more subtle take on the mermaidcore trend, this is a great option. The bust features seashell-shaped cups without any extra busy detail.

Chain Linked Scallop Trim Push-Up Bikini Swimsuit, $13.49 (us.shein.com)

Swimwear trends come and go, so if you’re seeking out something cheap that you can wear for the season rather than making a major investment, look no further.

ENJYOP Bikini Swimsuit Seashell Lavender, $28.99 (amazon.com)

If you want to really commit to the theme, try this light purple two-piece with an appropriate fish scale pattern.

Seashell Shiny Push-Up Bikini Set, $39.95 (kamoni.com)

A matching set in the perfect sky blue hue, we love the seashell adorned strings on both the bikini top and bottom.

Ginger Shell String Bikini, $125 (mybeachyside.com)

This adorable handmade bikini features two summer 2023 swimsuit trends in one: the mermaid motif and crochet.

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Published Jun 28, 2023

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara O’Bleness is a writer and editor on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Prior to joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, O’Bleness loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.