It's time to celebrate National Bikini Day, and after the heatwave we've had, it couldn't be more ideal to get in the garden and top up your tan.

There's some lovely bikinis on the high street right now with New Look, ASOS, River Island, Missguided, Boux Avenue and more offering some flattering beach-perfect pieces.

We have Parisian fashion designer Louis Reard to thank for creating the two-piece swimsuit we all know and love back in 1946.

But today, it's no longer plain and simple swimsuits as you can flaunt your figure in a fringed, beaded or beadeau bikini.

Here's 10 of the best that you can get your hands on right now.

Tie side bikini snake print, Missguided

Tie side bikini snake print, £25 for set, Missguided

Take your swimwear style to the next level with this snake printed bikini set from Missguided, £25. Snake print is huge this season and you can give the trend a subtle and chic nod with this set that can be dressed up or down. Add a block coloured cover-up and you'll be good to go.

Tahiti floral bikini set, Boux Avenue

Tahiti floral full support bikini top, was £28, now £14 briefs, were £15, now £6, Boux Avenue

Sizzle in the sun in Boux Avenue's sexy and stylish floral bikini set. The full support bikini top was £28, now £14, and the matching floral bikini briefs was £15, now £6. This bikini will see you brighten up the beach and with full support, you won't need to worry about splashing around in the sea.

White lace bikini, New Look

White flounce lace high neck bikini top £12.99, and white flounce lace bikini bottoms, £7.99 and hat £9.99, all New Look

For those with a smaller bust, take away the focus with New Look's white lace high neck bikini top, £12.99, and white lace bikini bottoms, £7.99. As this set is a block colour, you can brighten up your look with colourful accessories, or add metallics and keep it minimalistic.

Sea by Melissa Odabash bikini set, JD Williams

Sea by Melissa Odabash Bikini Set, £30, JD Williams

From size 12 up, JD Williams has this fun and flirty animal print bikini set from its Sea by Melissa Odabash collection was £40, now £30. The colourful animal print and gold-trim detail will see you stand out from the crowd this summer.

Exclusive Marilyn halter bikini top and matching briefs, ASOS

Fuller bust exclusive Marilyn moulded halter bikini top £16 and matching briefs £12, both ASOS

Go bold on the beach with ASOS' Exclusive Marilyn moulded halter bikini top, £16, and matching briefs, £12. This gorgeous set is from ASOS' fuller bust range which is made in sizes DD-G and designed to enhance your cleavage and give you a subtle lift due to its halterneck style neckline.

Khaki Pacha cross strap bikini top and matching bottoms, River Island

Khaki Pacha padded cross strap bikini top, £18, and matching bikini bottoms, £14, both River Island

Step away from the plain and simple bikini sets, and opt for this fashion forward strappy number. River Island's khaki Pacha padded cross strap bikini top, £18, and matching strappy bikini bottoms, £14, will look great with a tan, and its versatile khaki colour means it can be vamped up with some gold jewellery or sunglasses.

Hollywood gingham bikini top and matching briefs, Boux Avenue

Hollywood gingham bikini top, was £28, now £14 and high waisted briefs were £20, now £8, both Boux Avenue

Channel your inner retro chick with Boux Avenue's 50s-inspired gingham bikini top, was £28, now £14, and matching high-waisted frill bikini briefs, was £20, now £8. If you're not curvey this bikini set will create the ultimate hourglass figure, and if you are, it'll just accentuate what you've already got. Either way, it's a win win!

Orange zig zag moulded bikini, New Look

Orange zig zag moulded triangle bikini top, £9.99, and orange zig zag tie side bikini bottoms, £7.99, both New Look

A triangle-shaped bikini can flatter almost every figure and New Look's orange zig zag moulded bikini top, £9.99 and orange zig zag tie side bikini bottoms, £7.99 is a perfect summer staple. The zig zag pattern is bang on trend and the variety of colours in the set means that you can mix and match with your cover-up, sandals and accessories.

Croatia crochet v front badeau bikini, Boohoo

Croatia crochet v front badeau bikini set, £15, Boohoo

Play it safe and feel completely beach confident in Boohoo's girlie bandeau bikini. The Croatia crochet v front bikini set is £15, a bargain for both pieces. The bandeau style means you won't get any awkward tan lines, and the little v front detail will allow you to show off a touch of cleavage.

South Beach polly hand crochet bikini set, ASOS

South Beach polly hand crochet triangle bikini top, £18 and matching crochet tie side bikini briefs, £15, both ASOS

Hit the beach in classic black with a twist as South Beach's polly bikini set has been hand crocheted and features a trendy scalloped trim. The triangle bikini top is £18 and matching tie side bikini briefs are £15 on ASOS.