Looking for THE ONE (piece)? 5 swimsuit styles to try now
Swimsuit season is upon us and, let’s be honest, it doesn’t come without its worries – having spent months bundled up over winter, baring your body is not always the most thrilling prospect. The first step to getting beach-ready? A well-fitting swimsuit.
After years of being relegated to the back of your drawer for that one time you may need a practical option, they’re experiencing a return to glory. Lingerie and swimwear power-player Figleaves has found that one-pieces have been the driving force behind a 47% increase in swimwear sales. But finding the perfect one-piece is a greater challenge than a bikini. Yes, they cover more, but every body shape is different and finding the right fit can be hard work. That was until we put together this handy guide…
If you never stray from block colours, and a bold red is as daring as you get, simple unfussy shapes are what to look for...
Left to right: [Red] £35.99 Mango, [Khaki] £35 Cos, [White] £50 Figleaves, [Blue] £149 Seafolly, [Black] £55 French Connection.
Not just for an athletic body – technical fabrics and interesting designs mean they’re now practical and stylish.
Left to right: Blue £316 Flagpole, Red £45 Calzedonia, White striped £210 Heidi Klein, Blue zipped £28 Next, Black £50 Figleaves.
You love prints and your holiday wardrobe is full of them – it’s time to mix and match...
Left to right: Black £19.99 H&M, Beige £192 She Made Me at Moda Operandi,
Yellow £130 Isabel Marant Etoile at MyTheresa, Red £48 Boden, Khaki £19.50 M&S Collection.
Is your dream summer look the Chloé girl? Pretty prints, sweet frills and scalloped edges should be your go-tos.
Left to right: Blue £95 Ganni, Nude waist-tie £220 Roxana Salehoun at Matches Fashion, Beige lace-up £290 Marysia at Net-A-Porter, Black printed £120 Love Stories, Navy £29 Accessorize, White £350 Zimmermann.
If retro silhouettes and old-school glamour is your vibe, opt for feminine cuts with the perfect side of sexy.
Left to right: Black £36 Warehouse, White £360 Norma Kamali at Matches Fashion, Gingham £24.99 New Look, Burgundy £190 Prism, Red £625 Lisa Marie Fernandez at Matches Fashion.
(Photo above by Terence Connors)
Decided? Well here's 36 swimsuits we're in love with...
Colour block swimsuit, £39, Marks & Spencer
Aloha embroidered swimsuit, £40, Topshop
Blake Seven Never Ending Summer swimsuit, £40, OWNTHELOOK.com
Mahal reversible swimsuit, £165, Paolita
Halter neck swimsuit (as seen on Rosie Fortescue), £13, New Look
Pineapple swimsuit, £10, Monki
Swimsuit, £140, Milly
Carol watermelon swimsuit, £70, Calzedonia
Swimsuit, £25, Primark
Carmen 'No Filter' swimsuit, £22.50, Calzedonia
Cool In The Pool Pink Swimsuit, £40, OWNTHELOOK
Monochrome cut-out swimsuit, £189, Alexandra Miro
One shoulder fins swimsuit, £72, To Dive For
Tropical Bow Front Cutout Swimsuit, £25, Monki at ASOS
Swimsuit, £29, Hobbs
Palazzo wrap halter neck one-piece, £140, Karla Coletto at Moda Operandi
Swimsuit with frill, £34, Love Stories at Very Exclusive
Singoalla Frill Swimsuit, £25, Monki
Swimsuit, £25, Primark
Lace Panelled Swimsuit, £17, River Island Plus
Tropical one-piece, £121.60, Lovers + Friends
Striped swimsuit, £119, Seafolly at House of Fraser
Flamingo Swimsuit, £25, Primark
CK racer back swimsuit, £60, Calvin Klein at House of Fraser
Swimsuit, £35, Warehouse
Bruno Banani swimsuit, £54, Swimwear365
