Joan Smalls And Best Friend Bond Over Tropic Of C Swimsuit Shoot

By Glory-Anna Oshafi on October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT

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Joan Smalls and her best friend, Candice Swanepoel, brought major summer vibes during their Tropic of C and Victoria’s Secret swimsuit shoot earlier this year. The duo showcased their effortless chemistry and radiant energy as they modeled a range of vibrant swimwear looks.

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Joan Smalls And Candice Swanepoel Team Up

Smalls shared snippets from the shoot on her Instagram page, tagging her bestie, Swanepoel, in the captions and celebrating her work in Tropic of C.

The post opened with the two friends posing on the beach. Smalls stood tall, hips slightly jutted, while wearing a fierce expression. Beside her, Swanepoel leaned to the side, one leg in front of the other as she stretched out a hand to grab Smalls’ waist.

In another, the pair leaned against each other. Swanepoel arched her back, flaunting her toned figure, while Smalls posed with one leg forward.

The last was a short reel where the models exuded confidence and charisma as they struck different poses on the beautiful beach shore.

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Smalls’ Stunning Swimsuit Outfits

Smalls rocked several cute swimsuit looks for the photo shoot, starting with a metallic gold one-piece with tiny straps featuring gold ring details and high-cut legs that flattered her silhouette. She accessorized this look with chunky gold bangles and statement hoop earrings, adding an extra layer of glamour to the ensemble.

In another frame, she rocked an animal skin monokini with a square neckline and tiny straps, much like the gold one-piece.

Smalls also wore a white bandeau-style bikini with a ruched center and braided halterneck straps. The white of the fabric popped against her tanned skin, giving a sophisticated, clean aura.

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Its bottoms were low-rise yet high-cut. Its waistband, crafted from braided material, just like the halter neck’s strands, sat low on her waist, highlighting her flat abs. However, its front panel had a daring cut, making for a high-cut look that showed off her toned model legs.

She completed this look with some statement bangles, gold earrings, and a simple white anklet.

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Fans Celebrate Their Bond

The post quickly racked up 199 comments, with many praising the models for their show-stopping looks.

“Gorgeous babes,” typed a fan. “The baddest,” commented another.

There were also several comments celebrating their friendship. “What a gorgeous pair of ladies who have been colleagues and share a deep friendship that has shown for so many years. Congratulations to you both…” typed an admirer.

“True friendship! Love that you support one another…” commented another fan.

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Smalls Dazzles In Silver Gown On Venice Trip

Joan Smalls took breaths away in a metallic silver gown that hugged her curves and caught the light with every movement.

The masterpiece of a gown was floor-length with a plunging off-shoulder neck that revealed her cleavage and highlighted her beautiful collarbones. It also featured a structured internal corset for a more flattering silhouette.’

With the dress, she wore matching earrings that shimmered against her skin, sleeking her hair back for a clean, sophisticated look

In the opening picture, Smalls leaned against a railing, tilting her hips slightly and resting her hands on the metal.

Smalls’ Little Black Dress

More recently, Smalls stunned in a little black dress that clung to her like a second skin. The edgy dress had a sweetheart neckline with thin spaghetti straps and a slightly ruched bust.

Its most prominent feature was an extensive corset-style lacing that ran vertically down the front and the entire skirt section. The lacing was done with thin cords crisscrossing over the fabric to create a very revealing, structured look.

The model was a sight as she leaned against a wall and hit the camera with a captivating stare.

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