Credit: John Lewis
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Looking to refresh your swimwear collection? Here, we round up 27 of the best pieces out there.
Summer: the season that always puts a smile on our faces whenever the sun decides to make an appearance. A time for holidays, staycations and beach days. So, wherever you’re headed, you don’t want to be left wondering where you can source a swimsuit that’s as stylish as it is practical.
To save you from trawling through endless collections of swimwear, Team Stylist has rounded up the best one-piece swimsuits and bikinis to have on your radar – and in your weekend bag.
Whether it’s checkerboard prints, on-trend green, clashing tops and bottoms, cut-out styles or one-shoulder swimsuits, there’s something in here for everyone. Simply scroll down to find your favourite summer-ready swimsuit…
Seafolly Sea Dive Bandeau swimsuit
Seafolly’s range of textured bikinis and swimsuits are the perfect partner to stylish linen and sheer beach separates. Wear this khaki style with wide-leg khaki trousers and simple tan or black sandals for an effortless summer look.
Rejina Pyo Sienna One Piece
Sophisticated earth tones like this walnut swimsuit from fashion favourite Rejina Pyo look great with monochrome and finished with some cat-eye sunglasses and a basket bag.
Tona the Label Scarlett Bikini Top
Founded by stylist Tona Stell, Tona is a sustainable, contemporary swimwear label that champions all bodies and features pieces that embrace every shape with underwired tops up to a 38G and all other pieces up to a UK 20.
& Other Stories Crepe Knot Tie Bikini Top
This canary yellow two-piece is ideal for adding some sunshine to your summer looks. Wear it with blue denim shorts, mules, colourful sunglasses and a short-sleeved shirt.
Gauge 81 Digos Swimsuit in Lemon
Created by Monika Silva Michelsen, Gauge 81 aims to blur the lines between casual and eveningwear, creating pieces that are fun, bold and sexy and can take you from day to night. Just add a mini skirt and kitten heels to this lemon swimsuit for evening.
Calzedonia Tank Style Swimsuit Top Indonesia Eco
Italian label Calzedonia has a swim offering that’s second to none. This tank and drawstring briefs not only fit incredibly well but they’re also available in a rainbow of shades.
Calzedonia Drawstring High Waisted Bikini Bottoms
BUY NOWMaje Asymmetric Cut-Out Swimsuit
This one-piece from French favourite Maje is a great elevated option for a special trip. Style it with a white linen shirt, chunky black leather sandals and round sunglasses.
Whistles Double Strap Textured Swimsuit
This textured teal swimsuit is a great addition to an elevated holiday wardrobe – wear it with linen and monochrome.
White Stuff Beth Bikini Top
This printed bikini with frill detail straps is feminine but not over the top. Wear it with a high-waisted skirt, bucket hat and Birkenstocks for a chic summer day look.
John Lewis Anyday Marble Crop Bikini Briefs
This playful printed bikini is a great way to add some interest to an otherwise classic summer suitcase. Wear it with high waisted linen trousers, an oversized blue or white shirt and some on-trend oval sunglasses.
John Lewis Anyday Marble Crop Bikini Briefs
BUY NOWSimon Miller x Mango Multicoloured Striped Wrap Swimsuit
The perfect transitional piece to take you from beach to bar, this bright striped swimsuit from Simon Miller x Mango is a great investment. Wear yours with matching trousers and chunky sandals or heeled mules.
Hush Crinkle Ribbed Blue Bikini
Great with an oversized bold striped shirt, you can mix and match this deep blue textured bikini with different briefs.
Shop Hush Crinkle Ring Bikini top, £45
Calzedonia Indonesia One-Piece
A great starting point for a capsule summer wardrobe, this minimal blue swimsuit is the perfect hue. Wear it with crisp white cotton dresses, white linen, striped boyfriend shirts and blue denim.
Fantastie Ottawa Navy Swimsuit
Whatever your aesthetic, you can’t go wrong with a navy one-piece and Fantasie swimwear comes in sizes 30-44 back and B-JJ cup.
SKIMS Zipped high-neck recycled stretch-nylon swimsuit
Selfridges Corner Shop is currently home to the first Skims swim pop-up in Europe, complete with diving boards and palm tree structures plus new swimwear every Monday until 8 July. We love this zip-detail style which doubles as a bodysuit.
Shop Skims high-neck gunmetal swimsuit, £92 exclusively at Selfridges
Live Unlimited Black Swimsuit
A timeless staple this black one-piece is effortless and easy to wear. Plus, it’s available in up to a UK 28.
Holyday Lyla Bikini
Stylish Greek swimwear brand Holyday is known for its elegant and unusual swim options and has also just launched some very chic linen dresses and skirts that are perfect for summer evenings.
Rochelle Humes x Next Chocolate Brown Cut Out Swimsuit
Lean into a neutral colour palette and natural fabrics for summer with this chocolate brown swimsuit.
Emilia Wickstead Alicia Bikini
Emerging British brand Emilia Wickstead is known for its stylish and elegant eveningwear. Its new swim collection follows the same principles. Wear this bikini with layered jewellery, oversized sunglasses and tailored shorts for a demure day look.
Guess Metallic Effect One Piece
The perfect shape to wear with high-waisted lightweight trousers or simply as a swimsuit, this terracotta style looks great with beige linen, oversized sun hats and tan leather sandals.
Hunza G Juno Bikini
This bright colour clash bikini makes a stylish statement. Wear it with a pastel pink linen shirt, bubble sunglasses and simple sandals.
M&S Collection Textured One-Shoulder Swimsuit
This punchy pink one-shoulder swimsuit would look great at festivals with some 90s-inspired rectangular sunglasses and a mini skirt.
George Red Halter Swimsuit
This red swimsuit would look great with clashing bright separates and an oversized beach bag.
Masarà Bambi Bandeau swimsuit
Italian brand Masarà is known for its retro colours, classic shapes and sustainability credentials; produced in a local manufacturer in Lombardy just outside of Milan Francesca works to eliminate plastic in all parts of the business, from the packaging to the labels.
Away That Day Cannes Top
Swim and resort label Away That Day makes ethical swimwear and cover-ups without compromising on style or fit. All available in the most beautiful palette including Jade, Plum, Blush, Sapphire and Espresso.
LoveShackFancy Tibbie One-Piece
US label LoveShackFancy does hyper-feminine better than anyone. This floral, frill-detail swimsuit looks best worn with an ankle-grazing cotton skirt and lots of jewellery – from layered necklaces to anklets and earrings.
Opening image: John Lewis
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