When Selena Gomez and Nina Dobrev decide to escape to Mexico together, the internet pays attention — and for good reason. In late February, the two longtime friends turned a Los Cabos getaway into a full-on style moment, proving that the right bikini on the right yacht in the right light is basically a fashion editorial. Here's a breakdown of what they wore and how to steal both looks.
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Nina Dobrev's Black String Bikini Moment
The Vampire Diaries alum arrived in Los Cabos on February 21 and immediately made it clear she was there to soak up every bit of Baja sunshine. Nina wore a classic black string bikini — triangle top with a halterneck V-neckline, ties on both sides of the bottoms — and somehow managed to look effortlessly put together while literally jumping off a yacht into crystal blue water. No accessories, no fuss. Just confidence and great taste in swimwear.
The group's base of operations? The ultra-exclusive Las Ventanas al Paraíso in San José del Cabo, one of Mexico's most coveted resort properties. Between private cabana sessions and a chartered luxury yacht, this trip was giving aspirational beach day energy from start to finish. Ashley Park (Emily in Paris) was also along for the ride, turning the getaway into a proper A-list girls' trip.
Nina's minimalist black bikini aesthetic is exactly what 2026 beach style looks like right now — clean lines, bold confidence, no over-accessorizing. The look says "I know exactly what I'm doing" without trying too hard.
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Selena Gomez's Pink Swimsuit at Las Ventanas
While Nina was diving off the yacht, Selena was leaning fully into resort-chic. She was photographed at Las Ventanas in a blush pink one-shoulder swimsuit with a sculpted, high-cut silhouette — a soft, structured look that felt polished and relaxed at the same time. She paired it with a wide-brim straw hat and kept accessories minimal, letting the color do the talking.
Later, Selena switched to a sleek black string bikini aboard the yacht (clearly both women have impeccable taste). Fans went wild over the candid, unfiltered beach shots — the kind of real, body-positive vacation content that feels genuinely refreshing in 2026's overly curated social media landscape.
The Selena-Nina duo delivered exactly two swimwear lessons this trip: (1) black string bikinis are eternal, and (2) a great pink swimsuit can make an entire vacation look.
Get the Look: Nina's Black Bikini
Nina's black halterneck string bikini is the kind of classic you'll reach for every single beach day. To recreate the look, go with a contrast triangle set — the contrast white trim adds visual interest without breaking the all-black aesthetic.
- Bow Babe Contrast Top – Black ($30) — Adjustable triangle top with white contrast trim, same halterneck energy as Nina's look.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms – Black ($25) — Cheeky thong bottoms with white bow tie detail. The contrast white bow gives it that same clean, confident energy Nina brought to the yacht.
Get the Look: Selena's Pink Vibes
If you're drawn to Selena's blush pink energy, the Bow Babe Contrast set in pink is the move. Warm blush-pink with white contrast trim is exactly the kind of color that photographs beautifully in natural sunlight — whether you're at Las Ventanas or your local beach.
- Bow Babe Contrast Top – Pink ($25) — Adjustable triangle top with white contrast trim. Light, feminine, and endlessly versatile.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms – Pink ($30) — Cheeky thong bottoms with that signature bow detail. Pair with a straw hat à la Selena for instant resort-ready energy.
- Ocean Mist Maxi Dress ($30) — For Selena's breezy cover-up look, this lightweight maxi is the perfect companion piece.
The Two-Swimsuit Rule (What Selena and Nina Got Right)
What's smart about how both celebrities packed: one black bikini, one colorful option. That's the right strategy. Black goes with every sunset, every boat deck, every impromptu jump into the ocean. The colorful option is for the posed shots, the resort photos, the "look how good this trip was" content. Two swimsuits, two completely different vibes, zero outfit regret.
If you're planning your own Mexico getaway this spring — whether it's Los Cabos, Cancun, or anywhere on the Yucatán Peninsula — this two-swimsuit strategy is the move. Check out our Cancun Spring Break 2026 bikini guide for the full packing breakdown, including what to bring for boat days, beach clubs, and cenote swims.
For more celebrity swimwear inspiration this month, see Celebrity Bikini Looks Dominating March 2026. And if you loved this post, check out Sydney Sweeney's new bikini brand SYRN and Eileen Gu's SI Swimsuit moment — two more 2026 celebrity swimwear stories worth bookmarking.
The Bow Babe Contrast collection starts at $25 — shop at audiswim.com and put together your own yacht-ready lineup before spring break season wraps up.
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