Maisie Bovingdon
The best swimwear brands to buy for your summer vacation. We’ve found the most flattering swimsuits to suit every body type, from Hunza G to Boux Avenue and Figleaves.
Swimwear comes in all shapes, styles, cuts and prints, and finding a well-fitting, yet flattering swimsuit can be tricky.
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Whether you’re vacationing in the UK or heading to a sunny seaside resort, new swimwear is a must. Hunza G, Avenue Boux, Fig leaves and MRS are among the go-to shopping destinations for swimwear suitable for all body types, from petite to curvy, from maternity to busty.
Marks & Spencer swimwear
From swimsuits, sculpting and maternity to tankini sets, bikinis and mix-and-match styles, M&S offers a variety of swimwear options to suit every occasion, every need and every styles.
Our top pick: Animal print bikini top£15, and matching stockings, £9, both MRS
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John Lewis swimwear
John Lewis stocks a host of swimwear brands, including its own brand, so shoppers are spoiled for choice all year round.
Our top pick: Wrap Swimsuit, £39, John Lewis and partners
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Everlane Swimwear
Everlane is a brand that Meghan Markle has been a fan of for years, so why not channel your inner Duchess with the brand’s huge range of swimwear, from bathing suits to two-piece sets.
Our top pick: String One Piece Swimsuit, £89, Everlane
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Melissa Odabash Swimwear
When it comes to swimwear, Melissa Odabash’s designs come to mind first, and given that they’re a favorite in the holiday wardrobes of celebrities, including Amanda Holden, the brand also gets our seal of approval.
Our top pick: Belize belted swimsuit, £260.07, Melissa Odabash
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ASOS swimwear
There’s nothing ASOS doesn’t sell, and their huge range of swimwear is seriously impressive. From one-pieces, cut-out designs, one-shoulder to bikinis in crop top styles, triangle shapes and more, it proves they haven’t left a single swimwear stone uncovered.
Our top pick: Crinkle Bikini Set, £24, ASOS
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H&M swimwear
H&M is our go-to for shopping for swimwear. Not only are they chic and durable, but they’re a heavy-duty swimming option that never seems to sag in the wrong places. Perfection.
Our top pick: Balconette bikini top£12.99 and matching stockings£9.99, both H&M
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Boden Swimwear
Boden has a selection of classic style swimwear, as well as some more glamorous pieces – and we’re not complaining about it.
Our top pick: Santorini Halterneck Swimsuit, £70, Boden
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Swimwear Les Girls Les Boys
This brand also offers underwear, loungewear and swimwear. From one-piece sets to two-piece sets and mix and match designs, there’s something for everyone.
Our top pick: Cut-out swimsuit, from £49, The Boys The Girls
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Hunza G Swimwear
The creme de la creme of swimwear – need we say more?
Our top pick: Crinkle Swimsuit, £155, Hunza G
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Boux Avenue swimwear
Boux Avenue is known for its shiny lingerie, and the swimsuits are just as strong and shiny. Bust-enhancing bikini bra tops, matching sets, sculpting swimsuits and flattering cover-ups, it’s all here.
Our top pick: Mesh bikini top£34 and matching stockings£16, Avenue Boux
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Plain and striped swimsuits
Are you looking for elegant and supportive swimsuits? Solid and Striped has you covered, and you can even wear certain styles two ways, which is a huge savings when you think about it – it’s two styles for the price of one.
Our top pick: reversible swimsuit, £85.64, Solid and striped
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Swimwear For Me
Pour Moi swimwear is just as stylish and comfortable as lingerie – and that’s saying a lot.
Our top pick: tankini top£38, For me
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Very.co.uk swimwear
Very is the place to shop for swimwear all year round, so it’s the perfect destination for your new bathing suit, tankini or tiny bikini.
Our top pick: Metal Shape Enhancer Swimsuit, £30, Very
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Swimwear La Redoute
La Redoute has heard our cries for swimsuits that are flattering, supportive and also stylish. Thank you Redoubt!
Our top pick: Ruffle Swimsuit, £28.60, La Redoute
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Boohoo swimwear
Are you on a budget, but looking for chic swimwear? Boohoo is your destination because it offers hundreds of templates at affordable prices.
Our top pick: Triangle Bikini, £22, Boohoo
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Just be swimwear
For those feeling a little body conscious, Simply Be offers you its sculpting and flattering designs to make you look and feel like a million bucks.
Our top pick: Racerback swimsuit, £40, just be
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Bravissimo swimwear
It’s essential to find swimsuits that you feel comfortable in, fully supported, and that provide the coverage you want. Bravissimo swimwear ticks all of these boxes and more.
Our top pick: bikini top£34, and matching stockings, £22, Bravissimo
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Norma Kamali Swimwear
Normal Kamali’s designs are renowned for body enhancing and this also includes swimwear.
Our top pick: Mesh Swimsuit, £235, Norma Kamali
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& Other Stories Swimwear
Whether you’re looking for a classic swimsuit or a playful one, & Other Stories has you covered.
Our top pick: Ruffle Swimsuit, £55, & other stories
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Fish swimwear
Looking for sustainable swimwear? Fisch is your go-to – it’s made from harmful marine plastics.
Our top pick: bikini top£100 and matching stockings£90, Fish
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Cupshe Swimwear
Figure-enhancing, stylish prints and supportive swimwear – Cupshe’s got you covered, from their skimpy bikinis to cool one-pieces.
Our top pick: Monokini Halterneck, £24, Cupshe
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White Fox Swimsuit
White Fox Boutique has every cut and style of swimwear you could dream of – from Brazilian, triangle, cutouts and everything in between.
Our top pick: One Piece, £47, White Fox Shop
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dancing leopard
With a popular boutique in Ibiza, it’s no surprise that Dancing Leopard has a wonderful collection of swimwear. Are you looking for pieces that are both stylish and durable? You’ll be happy to know that everything is made from Econyl – a regenerated nylon, which is sourced from waste that would otherwise pollute the planet.
Our top pick: HALO Lalita top£45 and Miyanna Gathered Panties£32, Dancing Leopard
