Flaunt Your Summer Tan in These 6 Bright Tangerine Bikinis
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)
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)
This limited-edition bright orange color is the epitome of summer vibes.
Lovewave the Keoni Top, $78 and the Keoni Bottom, $78 (revolve.com)
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)
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)
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)
This one-size-fits-all option features stretchy crinkle fabric, while the ties allow for a custom fit.