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Flaunt Your Summer Tan in These 6 Bright Tangerine Bikinis

Shop the two-piece Padma Lakshmi wore in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, plus five similar looks.

Cara O’Bleness

Padma Lakshmi was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. 

Padma Lakshmi traveled to Dominica to pose for Yu Tsai for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, and did the photos ever deliver. 

At 52, the best-selling author and Taste the Nation star admitted that posing for the magazine in her 50s is a much “sweeter” experience than it would’ve been in her 20s.

“I love where I am in my life and know my body is not perfect by any means, but I feel beautiful. I feel like I have a very lucky, fruitful, productive life,” she added. “My thighs may have been leaner, and my boobs were probably slightly higher in earlier parts of my life, but I have never felt better about myself. I hope [people] see a full woman in all my facets and nuances and some contradictions. I wouldn’t go back to my 20s if you paid me all the money in the world.”

While Lakshmi wore a number of incredible looks on location in the Caribbean, we adore the Initial S Paris tangerine two-piece she rocked for the camera. The bright orange color is flattering on a variety of skin tones, and is a particularly great hue to show off a sun-kissed glow in the summer.

Shop the swimsuit Lakshmi wore in the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue, along with several similar styles, below.

Luna in Tangerine, €99 and Nyl in Tangerine, €93 (initialsparis.com)

Padma Lakshmi was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by Initial S Paris. Necklace from model’s own collection.

This bikini top can be worn four different ways, so you can change up your style to suit your mood. The string bottoms are adjustable for a custom fit.

Swim Triangle Top, $38 and Swim Dipped Tie Bottoms, $36 (skims.com)

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This limited-edition bright orange color is the epitome of summer vibes.

Lovewave the Keoni Top, $78 and the Keoni Bottom, $78 (revolve.com)

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While Lakshmi opted to accent her look with a bold necklace, the metallic ring detailing on this bikini top and bottom serve a similar purpose.

Tangerine Minimal Bandeau, $65 and Tangerine Ruched Bikini, $65 (arkswimwear.com)

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If you prefer something strapless for fewer tan lines, this minimalist top is your go-to.

Loverbird Orange Sweet Mandarin Ribbed Triangle Bikini Top, $49 and Ribbed Bikini Bottom, $39 (pacsun.com)

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We love that this fully adjustable set, which features cheeky coverage on bottom, is a bit more affordable.

Love & Bikinis Jamaica Sliding Triangle Bikini Top, $95 and Hipster Bikini Bottom, $95 (everythingbutwater.com)

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This one-size-fits-all option features stretchy crinkle fabric, while the ties allow for a custom fit.

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Cara O’Bleness
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.