After years of kicking yourself for not booking a holiday to brighten up the bleakest months of the year, you've finally done it. You've taken the time off work, you're counting down the days until you're sipping mojitos on the beach, and you're planning your holiday wardrobe (no more knitwear!).
If you're on the hunt for the perfect swimwear, look no further. While the shops may be focusing on winter boots and faux fur jackets, we've unearthed the prettiest printed bikinis and coolest swimming costumes for your trip abroad.
Click through to find our favourite swimwear for a winter break.
There are so many Mara Hoffman swimsuits and bikinis that we could choose from – maybe we'll just pack them all?
Mara Hoffman Meridan-Print Scoop-Back Swimsuit, £252, available at Matches Fashion
We love the scalloped edges and contrasting royal-blue lace-up front on this number. Très chic.
Marysia Palm Springs Two-Tone Lace-Up Swimsuit, £355, available at Net-A-Porter
Stay mellow in yellow in Solid & Striped's ribbed swimsuit.
Solid & Striped The Anne-Marie Striped Ribbed Swimsuit, £155, available at Matches Fashion
Part sporty, part retro, we love this Monki two-piece.
Monki Highwaist Bikini Black Magic, £10, available at Monki
You can never really go wrong with Breton stripes by the sea.
Topshop Navy Blue Striped Side Ruched Swimsuit, £28, available at Topshop
This will look as good on the beach as it will at your local lido.
Asceno Square-Neck Striped Swimsuit, £235, available at Matches Fashion
Love Stories do the sweetest lingerie and nightwear, but don't overlook their swimwear.
Love Stories Uma, £57.26, available at Love Stories
Palm prints are here to stay.
Sarah & Sorrentino Green Palm Swimsuit, £70, available at Wolf & Badger
We're wearing this H&M asymmetric number for a dip, and with high-waisted jeans.
H&M One-Shoulder Swimsuit, £19.99, available at H&M
Stella McCartney's swimwear comes in the coolest patterns and prints.
Stella McCartney Striped Triangle Bikini, £260, available at Net-A-Porter
Contemporary cool from Weekday.
Weekday Day Printed Swimsuit, £25, available at Weekday
Exactly what we need to get us out of this mid-winter slump.
Three Graces London Attila Swimsuit, £230, available at Matches Fashion
We're wearing Tommy Hilfiger's sporty bikini top under a sheer tee, as well as poolside.
Tommy Hilfiger Cross Strap Bikini Top and Bottoms Set, £85, available at Topshop
Galaxy prints have taken over our winter wardrobe and we're bringing this Rixo one-piece to warmer climes, too.
Rixo London India Printed Swimsuit, £125, available at Net-A-Porter
We're bananas (sorry) for this limited edition swimsuit, part of Ganni's capsule collection exclusively for Net-A-Porter.
Ganni x Net-A-Porter Printed Swimuit, £140, available at Net-A-Porter
We're loving this dusty pink, crossover bodice from Ward Whillas.
Ward Whillas Sahara One-Piece, £300, available at Ward Whillas
Hunza G's swimwear is made of seersucker fabric, harking back to iconic retro bathing suits.
Hunza G Seersucker Swimsuit, £135, available at Net-A-Porter
Well be wearing this under high waisted shorts with oversized sunnies.
Warehouse Spot Print Frill Swimsuit, £36, available at Warehouse
Ganni's one- and two-pieces are as great as their ready-to-wear line.
Ganni Belrose Swimsuit, £95, available at Ganni
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