The O.C. x Beachside Bikinis
The swimsuits we know your favorite Newport girls would be living in
If there’s one thing The O.C. did right (besides dramatic poolside confrontations and forbidden love arcs), it was giving us peak early-2000s Newport glam. Think sun-soaked afternoons, ocean-view mansions, yacht parties, and girls who somehow looked flawless even mid-breakdown.
So naturally, we had to ask: what would the iconic O.C. girls be wearing if Beachside Bikinis existed in their world? (with a special limited edition bikini mention!)
Let’s get into it.
Summer Roberts
Our ultimate bikini icon.
Summer is the definition of main-character energy. She’s somehow always perfectly styled, even when she’s “not trying.” Whether she’s tanning at the beach, flirting at a yacht party, or dramatically storming away from Seth, she’s doing it in something that turns heads.
We’re convinced she’d grab the Amalfi Coast set - Tigris bikini.
Why? Because Summer doesn’t do subtle. She loves a silhouette that flatters, a color that pops against golden skin, and a set that says “Yes, I know I look good.” Think bold, flirty, and just structured enough to survive a spontaneous pool push.
Marissa Cooper
Our Newport debutante who can't resist a good forbidden love arc (just like many of us).
Marissa is elegance wrapped in vulnerability. She’s the girl sipping champagne by the infinity pool, staring at the ocean like she’s in a music video. She falls hard, loves recklessly, and somehow always looks ethereal doing it.
She would absolutely gravitate toward the Newport Harbor set - Malibu bikini.
Marissa’s style leans more romantic, meaning softer tones, delicate details, maybe even something with a subtle shimmer. The kind of bikini that looks stunning in golden-hour lighting and pairs perfectly with an emotionally complicated summer.
Taylor Townsend
Taylor starts as Newport’s overly ambitious, slightly chaotic perfectionist… and somehow evolves into one of the most unexpectedly lovable characters. Everything she does is deliberate, even her meltdowns feel curated.
She would absolutely gravitate toward the Dottie bikini.
Not basic. Not predictable. It would be playful but polished, structured but still feminine.
Kaitlin Cooper
What better person to rep our limited edition bikini than Marissa’s sister who comes back all grown up, sharper, and completely unafraid to stir the pot. She grew up watching Newport drama and decided to play the game better than anyone else.
Her bikini choice? The Limited Edition Laguna Cove set. The perfect striped set to match her sleek and darker toned vibe.
She’s the girl who pretends she’s unbothered, but absolutely notices who’s looking.
Anna Stern
Anna was never trying to be a Newport princess — and that’s exactly what made her cool. She’s witty, grounded, and refreshingly self-assured in a world built on status. While everyone else is navigating social hierarchies, Anna’s reading comic books while tanning poolside.
She’d reach for the Laguna Cove set - Moonstone bikini. Something sportier, effortless, and comfortable without sacrificing style.
The perfect bikini that feels functional yet flattering.
She’s proof that confidence doesn’t have to be loud.
Julie Cooper
The mom, the mastermind, the woman who wanted Birkin bags and a pony before the bankruptcy era.
She would adore our Lido Sands set - Cupid bikini.
Julie’s pick would be polished and sexy. Something that she knows will catch any millionaire's attention while she tans at the beach.
Kirsten Cohen
Our effortlessly composed Newport queen. She’s managing multimillion-dollar developments by day and hosting impeccably curated pool parties by night.
What goes better with her architect-designed backyard than the Lido Sands set - Sandy bikini?
Kirsten would choose something classic with elevated detail. A bikini that feels luxurious without screaming for attention. It’s sophisticated, intentional, and timeless, just the way we like it!
All of our favorite Newport girls had her own signature swim moment, and we hope you agree with our choices. That’s exactly the energy behind our newest drop, the Laguna Set. This bikini is made to feel like your main-character summer, right before spring break!
But just like a perfectly dramatic O.C. plot twist, this one is limited. We’re releasing only 10 full Laguna Sets, with just 7 matching shorts available separately — and once they’re gone, they’re gone. So whether you’re channeling your inner Newport debutante or your poolside party girl era, consider this your sign. Spring Break won’t wait… and neither should you.
xoxo, BB