Swimwear is a tricky one; just when you find the perfect print or colour, you'll discover that it's made for Instagram only and has a leg cut up to your hips, à la The Sopranos, or reveals so much boob that when you dive into the pool, the poor lifeguard gets an eyeful they never asked for.
With this in mind, we set out to find the best-cut swimsuits for every body type, which work just as well for tanning on the beach as they do front crawl. Thanks to the renaissance of the one-piece, after years of the bikini's reign, there's plenty to choose from, whether you prefer a classic style or a ruffle detail and statement print.
Click through to find our favourite swimsuits for the season, to take you from Brockwell Lido to La Barceloneta.
Can we just take a brief moment to appreciate the cuteness of this cozzie? Thanks. Made by BATOKO, an independent UK-based swimwear brand which is helping change the world for the better by creating swimsuits which are 100% recycled from plastic waste! Please check out their other fabulous designs, I’m torn between Dinosass and Banana Leaf…
BATOKO Dinosass Swimsuit, £40, available at BATOKO
Mario Schwab’s hand-painted swimsuit is a modern nod to animal print. The plunge back is a bonus for optimal tanning.
On The Island by Marios Schwab Gialos Leopard-Print Swimsuit, £190, available at Net-A-Porter
This tie-dye one-piece is the perfect partner for beachside festivals with its lace-up back detail. Layer under sheer tops and team with your go-to denim shorts.
Mango Tie-Dye Print Swimsuit, £39.99, available at Mango
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Part of designer Tomas Maier's new colour-pop collection for UNIQLO, the classic one-piece gets a contemporary update with a cross back and a clashing combo of bright orange with a flash of pink, inspired by Florida sunsets.
UNIQLO x Tomas Maier Swim One-Piece, £24.90, available at UNIQLO
This block colour swimsuit is the right dose of minimal; the slim straps and square neck make it a super chic choice.
Eres Albi Square-Neck Swimsuit, £305, available at Matches Fashion
Team this rust-red Zara swimsuit with black raffia sandals and a natural bag for the ultimate beach look.
Zara Wrap-Style Swimsuit With Bow, £29.99, available at Zara
Hailed the swimsuit brand of the season, we're fully coveting London-based Hunza G's tangerine Trina swimsuit – look at the braided straps.
Hunza G Trina Seersucker Swimsuit, £130, available at Net-A-Porter
Fashion favourite Solid & Striped enlisted the help of supermodel Natasha Poly for its Swim Team collection. We're into the high leg and abstract cut-out detail.
Solid & Striped The Natasha, £150, available at Solid & Striped
Mara Hoffman's strong prints and jaunty colour palette are guaranteed to liven things up poolside.
Mara Hoffman Emma Floral-Print Swimsuit, £265, available at Net-A-Porter
Made from recycled materials, this teal lurex fabric will shimmer in the sunlight.
Underprotection Kelly Swimsuit, £145, available at Underprotection
Go bold and clash this ditsy print swimsuit with a bright floral cover-up.
Topshop Floral Print Scoop Neck Swimsuit, £28, available at Topshop
Inspired by the SS18 catwalks, we'll be adding this happy-hued stripy swimsuit to our summer holiday wardrobe.
& Other Stories Colour Pop Swimsuit, £45, available at & Other Stories
Cult fashion label Ganni applies its signature florals and wrap detailing to this covetable cossie, for guaranteed sellout appeal.
Ganni Dexies Swimwear Swimsuit, £120, available at Ganni
This one-shoulder number screams easy beach elegance. Team with delicate gold hoops and a silk turban for Liz Taylor realness.
Haight Maria One-Shoulder Swimsuit, £192, available at Matches Fashion
Topshop's zingy green swimsuit is the ultimate in '90s cool with its high leg cut and sporty rib detail.
Topshop Straight Neck Swimsuit, £24, available at Topshop
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