Deepika Padukone’s viral throwback bikini moment also reveals that we’re not quite over a good sarong

Deepika Padukone just posted a blast from the past, flashing her absolutely toned abs in a bikini that became a talking point with Indian netizens. But while the abs may be the centre of her story, it’s the monochrome bikini and sarong set that caught our attention. The months leading up to the summer are always accompanied by one perennial, all-consuming, paralysing fear: not knowing what to wear to the beach. It doesn’t help that there are more options than ever before: bright Zimmermans, practical Speedos, abstract Valentinos—the list is endless. Luckily for the perplexed, Deepika Padukone recently wore a patterned bikini and matching cover-up in what was a timeless yet fun look perfect for days filled with eating and swimming.