20 Best Swimsuits for Every Body Type
Your Best Swim Style
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For athletic: Rash guard
You can't go wrong with this classic color combination, and a body-hugging wet suit highlights a trim shape. This graphic Cynthia Rowley number ($295; cynthiarowley.com) gives you instant curves thanks to its creative black-and-white design.
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For athletic: Cutouts
Show off sexy, strong legs with a high-cut brief, like this pairing from L.Space by Monica Wise (top, $73, amazon.com; bottom, $73, amazon.com). Plus, the white outlines give this monochromatic suit a serious edge.
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For athletic: High-waisted
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For athletic: Strappy
Bare your sexy back in this super strappy Indah ($158; indahclothing.com) number. Those workouts to tone your back are paying off now, right?
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For athletic: Tribal
Flat-chested ladies, rejoice! A little bandeau top like this one from Malia Mills (top, $185, maliamills.com; bottom, $180, maliamills.com) gives A cups a boost.
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For curvy: Rash guard
A funky pattern like the one on this We Are Handsome two piece ($191; wearehandsome.com) camouflages a large bust. Plus, the low-rise bottoms provide just the right touch of sexy so you can show off sculpted legs in style.
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For curvy: Cutouts
Keep your bust in check with molded cups. This Flagpole Swim suit ($378; flagpoleswim.com) has fun cutouts under the bust and on the side of the bottom for a flirty look that still provides ample support where you need it most.
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For curvy: High-waisted
Full coverage can be sexy! This sculpted top and fun bottom from Tori Praver (top, $121, toripraverswimwear.com; bottom, $121, toripraverswimwear.com) give you support where you need it.
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For curvy: Strappy
Multiple shoulder straps on this PilyQ top ($76; bloomingdales.com) add support, while string bottoms ($72; amazon.com) give you the perfect fit for your lower half. Plus, the tropical print will make you feel like you're on vacation—even if you're just in your backyard.
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For curvy: Tribal
Curvy? Flaunt your assets in a bold, bright pink. We love this pairing from PilyQ (top, $80, amazon.com; bottom, $56, amazon.com). The strappy design shows off your figure without letting anything slip so you can stay active.
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For pear: Rash guard
The decorative top on this PilyQ suit (top, $94, mollybrownswimwear.com; bottom, $70, mollybrownswimwear.com) draws the eye up, and adjustable string sides on the bottom let you fit to your form.
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For pear: Cutouts
This subtly sexy one-shoulder suit from O.Y.E. ($350; oyeswimwear.com) plays up your upper half. The small slits keep the look from being boring and add an element of surprise. You've worked hard for awesome arms, so go ahead and flaunt them!
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For pear: High-waisted
Splashy vertical stripes like on this Lolli suit (top, $99, ilovelolli.com; bottom, $99, ilovelolli.com) narrow hips. You'll have a sexy hourglass silhouette, plus coverage where you want it most.
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For pear: Strappy
Cool webbing brings the focus up top on this Mikoh two-piece (top, $108, amazon.com; bottom, $86, amazon.com). Plus, sturdy sides on the bottom keep everything in place and won't slide down when you're busy paddleboarding or surfing.
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For pear: Tribal
Strategic slits visually shrink your lower region on this Red Carter suit ($159; amazon.com). A full-coverage bottom means you won't be exposing anything you don't want to (no accidental wedgies here).
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For apple: Rash guard
Side seams on this suit from Becca by Rebecca Virtue (top, $92, amazon.com; bottom, $48, amazon.com) slim your sides and create an hourglass figure. A top like this with thicker straps will also give your girls a boost while providing the support you need. What's not to love?
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For apple: Cutouts
The piping and color blocking on this Enjoue one-piece ($355; enjoueswimwear.com) make your waist look smaller, and multiple straps help keep your top in place.
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For apple: High-waisted
Hide belly pooch with a high waist! Try this suit from Malia Mills (top, from $165, maliamills.com; bottom, from $200, maliamills.com). The bright blue color is flattering on everyone, and it's perfect for any tropical getaway.
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For apple: Strappy
Look lean in not-so-basic black with this pairing by L Space by Monica Wise (top, $88, amazon.com; bottom, $97, amazon.com). Be sure to apply sunscreen under all straps to prevent sunburn and skin damage.
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For apple: Tribal
A pattern adds flattering curves to an apple-shaped body. We like the print on this two-piece from Out from Under (top, $36, urbanoutfitters.com; bottom, $42, urbanoutfitters.com). You'll really make an exit with the delicate T-strap back, too.
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Summery scarf
A colorful lightweight scarf like this one from Lemlem Kedame Beehive ($135; lemlem.com) will take you from the beach to the streets in style. It makes a nice wrap for breezier days and cooler nights.
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Sunnies
Protect your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun with these Dom Vetro Lupetto sunglasses ($295; nordstrom.com).
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Tune out in style
It's prime time for a good beach read. We recommend The Royal We ($26; amazon.com) for its dishy, decadent look inside the British royal family from an outsider's point of view. Follow Bex, an American at Oxford, who ends up falling in love with Prince Nicholas, Great Britain's future king. What seems like a fairytale instead turns into a complicated life of tabloid stories, family drama, and unbelievably uncomplicated scenarios. You won't want to put this one down.
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Jewelry? At the beach? Yes!
Dress up a bikini with the right accessories. We like this Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal necklace ($49; urbanoutfitters.com). The multiple layers and colorful beads make a statement without overpowering your look.
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Colorful cap
A bit of neon really pops in the hot summer sun. Enjoy the sunshine and still block some of the strong rays with this bright pink Inverni hat ($185; bergdorfgoodman.com).
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Go metallic
Gold hardware on this PilyQ suit (top, $80, amazon.com; bottom, $97, amazon.com) dress up an ordinary bikini. Bonus: An extra-wide band under the molded cups provides extra support and a lift for your bust.
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From poolside to party
Need shoes that'll go from the beach to cocktails? Strap into these Cocobelle sandals ($88; anthropologie.com). They're dressy enough to wear off the sand.
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Mark your spot
Ditch that basic towel and upgrade to the Solkissed Inca beach blanket ($129; southbeachswimsuits.com). You'll be relaxing in style (covered in sunscreen, of course), and it'll be easy to spot in the sand—no more forgetting where you parked all your things!
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The perfect tote
Between sunscreen, your book, food, and drink, you can end up carrying a LOT of things to the beach. Keep everything in one place with the All Hands canvas sailor tote ($240; allhandsny.com). Durable canvas maintains its shape and is easy to wash and brush off (unlike those plastic or straw versions you might be used to).
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Fun florals
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Slip-on sandals
Toss your ratty flip-flops and trade them for these Ipanema ones ($18, amazon.com). A little sparkle dresses up your feet, so if you hit up post-beach drinks you won't feel underdressed.
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Dry off
A fun towel is exactly what you want come summertime, and this We Are Handsome one ($73; wearehandsome.com) is bright and fun for any beach get-together.