Summer may be momentarily on pause, but that does not negate the fact that soon enough, we will be in dire need of a bikini for that ever-essential sunbathing.
But if summer plans are confined to local parks or pokey patios, then it makes sense to save on spending and grab yourself a bikini bargain instead.
After all, as long as you've got at least one ray of sun, an Aperol in hand and a layer of SPF slathered on, you're ready to go!
These are the best affordable bikinis to buy now, in time for when the sun puts his hat back on.
H&M leopard-print bikini top, £12.99, buy now and bikini bottoms, £12.99, buy now
H&M tie-dye bikini top, £14.99, buy now and bikini bottoms, £9.99, buy now
& Other Stories t-shirt bikini top, £29, buy now and bikini bottoms, £27, buy now
Topshop animal print bikini top, £14, buy now and bikini bottoms, £12, buy now
& Other Stories ribbed bandeau top, £23, buy now and bikini bottoms, £23, buy now
& Other Stories jacquard bikini top, £27, buy now and bikini bottoms, £27, buy now
Arket bikini top, £29, buy now and bikini bottoms, £17, buy now
Arket recycled bikini top, £19, buy now and bikini bottoms, £19, buy now
ASOS Design glitter bandeau bikini top, £14, buy now and bikini bottoms, £16, buy now
Topshop IDOL ditsy floral bikini top, £18, buy now and bikini bottoms, £14, buy now
