Memorial Day Weekend is glistening on the horizon, foreshadowing the imminent arrival of 24/7 summer brain — a seasonal diagnosis that, among other things, includes an ongoing obsession with Instagrammable warm-weather accessories like over-the-top pool floats. It seems like just yesterday that the now-infamous swan raft first caught fire on our feeds. But, that was four years ago in 2015 when Calvin Harris and Taylor Swift were a couple and Jason Derulo’s, "Want To Want Me," was our summer anthem. While Taylvin’s relationship was short-lived and Derulo’s pop-banger displaced by following chart-topping tunes, our torrid love affair with themed pool floats and social media still burns on.
The trendy inflatables grow stylistically stronger (read: more ridiculous) with each sunny season that passes — with shapes now ranging far beyond both the swan that started it all and 2016’s iconic ice cream cone. The slew of absurdly irresistible newcomers range from yacht-sized flamingos to pink convertibles, a single Chuck Taylor, and even a private jet. Essentially, there’s a raft out there to fulfill all of your wildest summer Instagram dreams…assuming that you dream of absolutely nailing a picture on an over-the-top pool float. We’ve rounded up the best for 2019 sunshine-season ahead, so scroll on to stock up.
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Mermaid Tail Float
The perfect picture accessory to compliment your salty beach hair.
Jasonwell Giant Inflatable Mermaid Tail Pool Float, $20.99, available at Amazon
Personalized Seashell Float
Boom: your summer bachelorette bashes just became even more Instragrammable.
LaurenLaneMonogram Monogrammed Seashell Pool Float, $29.95, available at Etsy
Tiger Float
Nothing says luxury quite like your own pet [pool] tiger.
Urban Outfitters Glitter Tiger Pool Float, $29, available at Urban Outfitters
Unicorn Float
2019’s version of the yacht-sized swan, this nine-foot tall unicorn is ready to float you and your crew through summer.
Sun Pleasure Party Bird Island – Unicorn – Over 9 Feet High, $249.99, available at Walmart
Pineapple Float
Who lives in a pineapple on top of the sea? You.
Sunnylife Luxe Pineapple Float, $60, available at Shopbop
Private Jet Float
We may not be flying first class on a PJ, but you better believe we’re floating on one.
FUNBOY Private Jet Pool Float, $99, available at Bloomingdale’s
Glitter Heart Float
Show summer love by floating through the season atop this pastel-glittered heart.
ban.do Beach Please! Jumbo Heart Innertube – Glitterbomb Pink, $30, available at ban.do
Pink Convertible Float
There’s still a chance to live out your childhood Malibu Barbie convertible dreams — and Instagram it.
FUNBOY Convertible Lounger Pool Float, $128, available at Horchow
Pickle Float
Pickles are having a major moment, so stay on trend with this salty pool accessory.
Happy Deals Happy Deals Giant Inflatable Pickle, $11.95, available at Amazon
Pink Swan Float
A descendent of the OG swan in full yacht-sized glory. Go floating with your friends… all of them.
Sun Pleasure Party Bird Island – Flamingo, $279.99, available at Walmart
Rosé Float
Sip summer water while you float on summer water — groundbreaking stuff.
Urban Outfitters Glitter Rosé Pool Float, $19, available at Urban Outfitters
Corgi Float
For the pet obsessed: now you can actually float around on a mega-sized corgi-butt.
Big Mouth Inc. Corgi Pool Float, $18.71, available at American Eagle Outfitters
Diamond Ring Float
Put your own ring on it.
Big Mouth Inc. Ring Candy Pool Float, $19.98, available at Nordstrom
Zoo Buddy Floats
These flamingo and giraffe-buddy floats are not just for kids, okay?
Anthropologie Zoo Buddies Kids Pool Float, $30, available at Anthropologie
Cherry Float
The perfect place for you and your boo to snuggle up — and snap three dozen pictures.
Urban Outfitters Cherry Ring Pool Float, $12, available at Urban Outfitters
Avocado Float
Embrace those avocado-loving, green-millennial roots.
Big Mouth Inc. Avocado Pool Float, $19.99, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Angel’s Wings Float
Make like a modern-day cupid and float around with a chic pair of angel’s wings.
FUNBOY Angel Wings Pool Float, $99, available at Revolve
Gum-Ball Machine Float
We’re still trying to figure out where the coin goes on this one…
Big Mouth Inc. Giant Gumball Machine Pool Float, $19.98, available at Amazon
Swan Float
For those who missed the 2015 boat on the classic swan float.
Sunnylife Luxe Ride-On Swan Float, $46.97, available at Nordstrom Rack
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