The Ultimate Swimwear Shopping Guide

Summer wardrobes and swimwear go hand in hand, whether you’re chilling at a London rooftop pool, going to a festival or trip abroad or lucky enough to live somewhere warm. Here are 15 swimwear options that we love, for everyone.

1. For the curvy

Often ignored, as for many confidence is the antithesis of plus sized, and unfortunately fatphobia is still very much a thing. Confidence in fashion happens when you feel good and find clothing that helps you feel ever better, so here are three options designed with curvy bodies at front of mind instead of an afterthought.

2. For the busty 

For those of us with larger tatas, support is everything. Especially with swimwear. Nothing ruins the fun like a nip slip at a pool party or the pain of twin straps rubbing against the back of your neck. This, combined with the fact that you may have a larger chest than your waist can be a pain when buying swimwear. Here are three options that size according to your bra size (from DD – G) and not your dress size, thus taking away a lot of the guesswork.

3. For low coverage 

For some, less coverage is more and therefore the skimpier the swimsuit the better. It also means fewer tan lines and louder gasps. So here are some options for those of us that like to let it all out:

4. For those that love patterns

The days are brighter, the sunsets are gorgeous and the flowers are in bloom, so it makes sense to associate summer with colourful prints. If the idea of neutrals make you feel nauseous, here are some bright and colourful printed swim options that you’ll love.

5. For the swimmers

Beyond style and fun in the sun, swimsuits are an essential for my favourite sport of all time: swimming. However, just because you’re working out and function is important doesn’t mean that fashion should be put to the wayside. So here are three fashionable but functional swimsuits.

6. For full coverage

Whether you prefer more coverage for religion-motivated reasons or personal style, there are a number of more covered swimwear options that are still flattering. 

7. For the Neutral tones

Nothing is more timeless than swimwear that matches your skin tone; trends may come and go but neutral will forever reign supreme. So here are some options that are simple and classic, with enough range so you can hopefully find the perfect shade of neutral for you.