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Camille Kostek’s 8 Best Neutral Swimsuits From Her Photoshoot in St. Croix

The former SI Swimsuit cover star traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands for last year’s feature.

Cara O’Bleness

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix.

Camille Kostek has been part of the SI Swimsuit family since she co-won the brand’s Swim Search (alongside Haley Kalil) in 2018. The following year, the former NFL cheerleader landed the magazine’s cover as a rookie after a stunning photoshoot in Kangaroo Island, Australia.

She’s returned to the fold each year since, and the 31-year-old model has traveled to the Dominican Republic (twice!), Hollywood, Fla., and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the brand. We caught up with Kostek during Miami Swim Week in July, where she walked the catwalk during the SI Swimsuit Runway Show at the W South Beach and discussed with us her growth over the years.

“I feel like I’ve personally grown a lot through the years with this brand and on this runway because I was so scared to walk [the first time]...,” she shared. “It wasn’t because of anybody else, I realized it was because of the insecurities you kind of grow up with.”

In addition to being transparent about working through her own insecurities, Kostek is the queen of self-love and uses her platform to encourage her many followers to embrace themselves just as they are. She’s also candid about how she uses tools like positive affirmations to maintain her emotional well-being.

While it would be tough for us to pick a favorite of Kostek’s SI Swimsuit features, the styling for her photoshoot in St. Croix last year was timeless and focused on neutrals that expertly demonstrated how to go seamlessly from the beach to dinner in style. Below are a few of our absolute favorite looks from last year’s feature, captured by Derek Kettela.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Thaikila.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by White Shore Swim. Top by Cult Gaia.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Akoia Swim. Necklaces by Camille Collection by Dune Jewelry.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by TeenyB Bikini Couture.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Ola Vida. Sarong by Natalia Fedner.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by SXA. Top by Rumours.

Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Leimakani. Top by Calle del Mar. Necklaces by Child of Wild and Camille Collection by Dune Jewelry.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara 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, Cara 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.