The 25 Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Summer

The best one-piece swimsuits are hardly a bore. Ranging from minimal and sleek to modern cutouts as sexy as your bittiest bikinis, they qualify as more than cute swimsuits for women. They're eternally stylish staples for those who prefer more coverage, are often active in the water, or need a suit that can keep up with busy-as-can-be kids. "One-piece swimwear is a key category where we see interesting developments, season after season," Liane Wiggins, head of womenswear at MatchesFashion, says.

From established labels to new swimwear brands, Wiggins explains how designers are experimenting with fun prints, like Boteh and Johanna Ortiz, and interesting cutouts, as from Louisa Ballou and Christopher Esber, to keep the one-piece fresh. These design details are "transforming the one-piece swimsuit into a luxury fashion item that can easily integrate into our everyday summer wardrobe rather than being a vacation-only item," she says. Still, the classics remain coveted. "Purchasing a high-quality one-piece swimsuit from the likes of Eres, Bottega Veneta, or Lisa Marie Fernandez is one of the best investments that women can make," Wiggins notes. "Amazing quality fabric and a cut that works for individual body shapes is key to help women feel sexy, empowered, and confident."

While aesthetics are significant, fit is of the utmost importance when shopping for the best one-piece swimsuit. "The fit is really the key element that can make or break a one-piece swimsuit," the fashion expert explains. "It can help enhance confidence, as well as provide an element of comfort." What's more, in recent years, swimwear brands have become more and more inventive and technical, pushing innovation to find new materials that feel like a second skin. "Some examples include Haight's swimwear fabricated in a luxurious crepe material, as well as the signature knitted crinkle material from Hunza G and the Peau Douce Naturelle from Eres," Wiggins notes.



There are certain details that prove key when determining the best one-piece silhouette for you. The best swimsuits for small busts will offer unique necklines or embellishments to enhance volume, while the best swimsuits for big busts come with extra supportive fits and broader straps. "The classic square neck is still one of the best-selling shapes and the most universally flattering," Wiggins shares. "We see strong continued sales in these styles from brands including Matteau, Hunza G, and Agua by Agua Bendita." She adds, "Most recently, we have also noticed a rise in demand for one-shoulder styles, which are easy to dress up for a beach-to-bar look."

Speaking of styling, you want to think about how your one-piece swimsuit will look near the water and as part of a seaside ensemble. "I love sarongs, as they are a really easy way to dress up a swimsuit," Wiggins says. "We are seeing an interesting development in that category from brands such as Sara Cristina, who views sarongs as versatile ready-to-wear items rather than just a beach accessory. I would pair something like Louisa Ballou's Carve cutout swimsuit with a pair of relaxed trousers or a more theatrical style, such as Maygel Coronel's Santa ruffled swimsuit, with a skirt for an elevated poolside look." Celebrities, per usual, offer inspiring styling ideas too. "A few notable names that come to mind are Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and TyLynn Nguyen, who really portray that timeless minimalist aesthetic in swim, but it's also been interesting to see a new generation of talent, such as Dua Lipa and Sarah Lysander, style one-piece swimwear beyond the beach."

Whatever your taste, shop 25 of the best one-piece swimsuits featuring everything from clean lines and cutouts galore to romantic detailing and monogram logos.