
Photo courtesy of Terence Connors
5 (Super Flattering) Swimsuit
Styles for Summer
In partnership with our friends at Summersalt Swim
Some are souped-up with built-in SPF. Others double as chic bodysuits come sunset. And then there are the details—exquisite details, like artful straps, luxurious fabrics, and waist-accentuating belts—that make it hard to call these pieces swimsuits. We can think of a few ways—make that exactly five ways—to suit your fancy
this summer.
RETRO & HIGH-WAISTED
RETRO &
HIGH-WAISTED
They may conjure up images of vintage pinups, but full-coverage boy shorts offer all the support in the world (while showing off your best assets). Solid colors keep the look streamlined; playful ties keep it fun.
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Summersalt
Top
Summersalt, $50 -
Summersalt
Bottom
Summersalt, $45 -
Mara Hoffman
Top
Net-a-Porter, $98 -
Mara Hoffman
Briefs
Net-a-Porter, $98 -
Malia Mills
Top
Malia Mills, $265 -
Malia Mills
Bottoms
Malia Mills, $225
Wear it with
CLASSIC
STRING BIKINIS
They’re sexy and strappy and come in the same cheeky cuts that made the bikini so iconic in the first place. Which isn’t to say that you can’t swim in them or splash around in them or soak up some vitamin D in them…
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Miné Mediterranean
Bikini
goop, $150 -
Miné Mediterranean
Bottom
goop, $135 -
Jade Swim
Top
MatchesFashion, $75 -
Jade Swim
Briefs
MatchesFashion, $90 -
Matteau
Top
Net-a-Porter, $135 -
Matteau
Briefs
Net-a-Porter, $135
Wear it with
ONE-PIECES
WITH EDGE
The one-piece has come a long way from its modest past: It can be sporty (color-blocked!), chic (add a belt!), even skimpy (how low can the neckline go?). They’re all viable options that pull their weight poolside, shoreside, whatever side you’re on.
Wear it with
SCULPTURAL BIKINIS
This one goes out to anyone who gravitates toward a clean line, a bold shoulder, a sexy high-cut leg, or anything sleek and streamlined. On second thought, this one goes out to everyone.
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Jade Swim
Top
Net-a-Porter, $90 -
Jade Swim
Briefs
Net-a-Porter, $90 -
G. Label
Convertible Bandeau
goop, $170 -
G. Label
Mid-Rise Briefs
goop, $150 -
Static Swimswear
Top
goop, $88 -
Static Swimswear
Bottom
goop, 88
Wear it with
TOTAL COVERAGE
Under-the-radar, perhaps, but a sports-centric maillot, with its glovelike fit, is just as prime for hitting the waves as it is for hitting the beach bar.