
Solved: Swimsuits for Every Body
Traversing the swim section is a lot less intimidating once you know (and embrace) what works best for your shape: There are bikinis, maillots, and more out there to flatter and enhance every body type—and look wildly chic doing it. Here, a head start.
ATHLETIC
Feminine colors and shapes (for example: shades of pink, leopard print, ruching) help take the edge off sportier frames. Also great for this purpose: asymmetric straps, cutouts, and wraparound styles to carve out curves right where you want them.
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STELLA MCCARTNEY
Printed Wrap Top goop, $175 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Printed Side-Tie Bikini goop, $105 -
MIKOH
Pahoa One Piece Mikoh, $218 -
ARAKS
Asymmetrical One Piece Everything But Water, $325 -
CLUBE BOSSA
One Piece PlungeEverything But Water, $350 -
ARAKS Yanelis
Bikini Top goop, $190 -
ARAKS James
Bikini Bottom goop, $110 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Neoprene & Mesh
One-Shoulder Bikini Top goop, $150 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Neoprene & Mesh Classic Bikini goop, $100
BOOB-CENTRIC
Whether you want full coverage or something a little more revealing, stay-put styles that provide support are your best bet. Beyond the tried-and-true vintage-pinup vibe, sporty tops—or anything with thicker straps—allow for the most movement, while minimizing the chances of a nip-slip. To pull off a skimpier style, opt for halters or crisscross tops.
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MELISSA ODABASH Sydney
Halterneck Bikini Top Net-a-Porter, $125 -
MELISSA ODABASH Sydney
Bikini Briefs Net-a-Porter, $125 -
PROENZA SCHOULER
Lace Back Maillot Zappos, $350 -
MATTEAU
The Square Swimsuit Matches Fashion, $280 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Rashguard goop, $245 -
XIRENA Brinkley
Bikini Bottom goop, $60 -
MARA HOFFMAN
Printede Bikini Net-a-Porter, $255 -
MONKI Plunge
Cross Back Bikini Top ASOS, $24 -
MONKI Highwaisted
Bikini MONKI, $10
BUTT-CENTRIC
High-waisted bottoms have your back while making the waist look extra narrow. For balance, opt for tops with frills, cutouts, or plunging necklines; when done right (see: Tory Burch’s high-rise bikini), a skirted bottom looks deeply feminine as it sneaks in a little more coverage where it matters most.
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TORY BURCH
Solid Ruffle Top Tory Burch, $135 -
TORY BURCH Solid Ruffle
Skirted Bottom Tory Burch, $135 -
MARA HOFFMAN Knotted
Cutout Swimsuit Net-a-Porter, $230 -
JOHANNA ORTIZ Moon Light
Printed Bikini Top Moda Operandi, $335 -
JOHANNA ORTIZ Shelly
High Rise Bikini Bottom Moda Operandi, $150 -
ADRIANA DEGREAS Solid
Ruffled Swimsuit goop, $385 -
J.CREW Underwire Bikini Top
in Italian Matte J.Crew, $56 -
J.CREW High-Waisted Bikini
Bottom in Italian Matte J.Crew, $54 -
CALI DREAMING Scuba
One Piece Swimsuit goop, $253
CURVY
Va-va-voom figures are best accommodated by suits that provide ample support without skimping on the sexy: One-pieces offer full coverage and a sleek silhouette, while modern details like mesh panels, waist-cinching ties, cutouts, and plunging necklines help to define your best assets.
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MELISSA ODABASH Brussels
D-G Underwired Bikini Matches Fashion, $187 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Swimsuit with Mesh Detailgoop, $210 -
LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ
Dree Louise Maillot goop, $550 -
ADRIANA DEGREAS Solid
Bandeau Hot Pants Bikini goop, $294 -
MARYSIA
Palm Springs Top goop, $145 -
MARYSIA
Palm Springs Bottom goop, $145 -
ZIMMERMANN Divinity
Lace-Up Swimsuit Net-a-Porter, $425
PETITE
A smaller bust and bum mean getting away with more adventurous pieces: Tiny tops and bottoms, skimpy string bikinis, bold prints and textures, and dramatic, plunging necklines are all fair game.
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MARA HOFFMAN
Striped
Cotton-Blend Terry
cloth Bikini Top MyTheresa, $149 -
MARA HOFFMAN Striped
Cotton-Blend Bikini BOttom MyTheresa, $133 -
LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ
Yasmin Bikinigoop, $325 -
MADE BY DAWN
Angel Top Made by Dawn, $99 -
MADE BY DAWN
Angel Bottom Made by Dawn, $89 -
MIKOH
Hinano One Piece Mikoh, $218 -
CALI DREAMING
Reversible String Top goop, $110 -
CALI DREAMING Reversible
String Bottom goop, $110 -
ISABEL MARANT, ÉTOILE Starla
Printed Bandeau Bikini MyTheresa, $135