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Ethically Sound
SOLKISSED Jennifer Top
Ethically Sound
SOLKISSED Jennifer Top
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Colorful, comfortable pieces
Not only will you fall in love with SOLKISSED’s styles, but you’re also sure to appreciate how soft and comfortable they feel to the touch. The quality is seriously top-grade, per founder Alejandra Boggiano’s standards. All of her collections are handmade under ethical conditions by Peruvian women–with Boggiano’s own mother overseeing the Lima-based production. Pick up one of these suits for a truly sun-kissed vibe.
Cheeky Bikinis
Sommer Swim Juliete Rococo - Bralette Bikini Top
Cheeky Bikinis
Sommer Swim Juliete Rococo - Bralette Bikini Top
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-L
Good for: Sexy, minimalist silhouettes with punchy colors
Let Sommer Swim be the place where you find your go-to swimsuits. Regardless of the color or print you choose, you can count on these styles to transcend seasons, making them well worth the investment.
Figure-Framing
Londre The Multiway
Figure-Framing
Londre The Multiway
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-4XL
Good for: Chic one-piece swimsuits
One look at Londre’s swimsuit cuts, and it’s clear these designs were made to flatter a woman’s body. All the while, each piece is made with compressive material that holds its shape over time, while allowing you to feel secure when wearing it. And, best of all, they’re sustainably made with recycled plastics.
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Model Off-Duty
Inamorata Las Olas Top
Model Off-Duty
Inamorata Las Olas Top
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Overtly sexy styles
Leave it to Emily Ratajkowski to create one of the sexiest swim brands on the market. Her barely-there bikinis and strappy one-pieces are loved by social media scenesters, and with good reason. Its multi-strap triangle tops were made for a ’gram (or two, or three, or four).
Eco-Chic
Tropic of C Equator Top
Eco-Chic
Tropic of C Equator Top
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Trendy prints and minimalist silhouettes
Supermodel Candice Swanepoel would know a thing or two about sexy swimsuits. She co-founded the line Tropic of C, but the best part isn’t the label’s fun prints or barely there silhouettes, but its sustainability and community-driven mission. All Tropic of C’s products are made from recycled materials in a production cycle that reduces water and energy while supporting nonprofit organizations like mothers2mothers.
Everyday Classics
Monday Swim Clovelly Top
Everyday Classics
Monday Swim Clovelly Top
Price: $$
Sizes: 0-18
Good for: Sporty designs with a feminine touch
Looking for ultra-comfortable swimwear that makes you feel confident basking in the sun? Look no further; Monday Swimwear has you covered. The brand features size-inclusive styles with cup sizes made to fit up to an E or F cup. You’ll find minimalist designs to hold onto forever.
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Fun and Flirty
Blackbough Swim Georgia Top
Fun and Flirty
Blackbough Swim Georgia Top
Now 24% Off
Price: $
Sizes: XS-2XL
Good for: Instagram-worthy prints
Blackbough is like TikTok in bikini form. Made in the Philippines, the cuts are fun, the prints are flirty, and most styles come with coordinating accessories and skirts worthy of an IG post.
Emerald Perfection
Triangl Mala
Emerald Perfection
Triangl Mala
Price: $$
Sizes: XXS-XL
Good for: Eye-catching fits and materials
With punchy neons, glitter fabrics, and on-trend ’70s prints, Triangl is here for all your Instagram needs, which makes sense, given that the brand boasts 2.4 million followers. It offers a wide array of colors, prints, and fits that are meant to be photographed. And Triangl mostly specializes in bikinis, so turn your eye if you’re a maillot kind of girl.
On Trend
Bfyne Zoba Top & Bottom
On Trend
Bfyne Zoba Top & Bottom
Now 30% Off
Price: $$$
Sizes: XS-3XL
Good for: Graphic prints and bold colors
Nigerian-American Buki Ade infuses her clothing brand Bfyne with inclusive cultural nods to her heritage. Unique only begins to describe her take on swimwear and cover-up collections, rife with unapologetic prints and designs made to “unleash your inner Fynebabe.”
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Crochet Couture
Akoia Ndana One Piece
Crochet Couture
Akoia Ndana One Piece
Price: $$$
Sizes: XS-L
Good for: Bohemian beach styles
Crochet suits get a sultry touch with Akoia. The often fickle fabric tends to stretch and create ill-flattering, mum-ish silhouettes, but Akoia figured it out, meeting the needs of shoppers who prefer a Brazilian cut. These handmade suits are made in Bali, too, which is exactly where you can catch us wearing one.
Bejeweled Beauty
Oceanus Dolly Crystal-Embellished Swimsuit
Bejeweled Beauty
Oceanus Dolly Crystal-Embellished Swimsuit
Price: $$$
Sizes: XS-XXL
Good for: Beachy glitz and glamour
Harkening back to the maximalist glamour of the ’80s, Oceanus is all about jewels, gems, and bedazzlement. If you’re going out in the sun, you might as well sport something gleaming, right? All items are made with environmentally friendly textiles with hand-embroidered Swarovski crystals. So, yeah, it’s swimwear you can brag about.
Summer Brights
Feline Swim Kate Bottom
Summer Brights
Feline Swim Kate Bottom
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Maximalist statements
If you’re searching for a swim brand no one has heard about (at least not yet), try Feline Swim. Made from deadstock fabrics in limited stock, the label pairs loud prints with minimalist silhouettes, so you’ll stand out on the beach without awkwardly feeling like you’re peacocking.
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Sleek and Sultry
Myra Swim Kahlo Bottom
Sleek and Sultry
Myra Swim Kahlo Bottom
Price: $$$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Cool, minimalist styles
Taking notes from the ’80s and ’90s, Myra Swim, founded by Bianca Elouise, will be your next destination for sleek, sultry swimwear. The airy fabric is made of silk nylon that you can easily transition from on to off the beach, with super-flattering cuts for every level of confidence. (Seriously, shop here if you want that Brazilian bikini fit.)
Classics with a Twist
Solid & Striped The Jayla Clementine
Classics with a Twist
Solid & Striped The Jayla Clementine
Now 51% Off
Price: $$$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Classic one-pieces and poolside basics
Solid & Striped single-handedly resurrected the basic one-piece in 2014, but it has come a long, fashionable way since. Its suits always have a touch of ’70s nostalgia without looking frumpy. It recently released a leopard-print suit complete with a gold belt. Need we say more?
Magic Material
Bond-Eye Ring Cabai One Piece
Magic Material
Bond-Eye Ring Cabai One Piece
Price: $$
Sizes: One Size
Good for: Punchy, flattering styles
With a model in a single size (the brand’s technical fabric generally fits sizes from XS to L), Bond-Eye might not be for everyone. But those who are in the know know. The material is super flattering and ranges from chic neutrals to fun color-blocking that will make you feel like an ’80s Barbie in the best way possible.
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Head-Turning Cuts
Dos Swim Mica Top
Head-Turning Cuts
Dos Swim Mica Top
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-3XL
Good for: Prints you won’t see anywhere else
Before Shay Johnson and Paula Hess founded Dos Swim, the two cut their teeth at Opening Ceremony. But while designing swimsuits together for a Mexican vacation, they realized their new business model. With ultra-flattering silhouettes and unexpected prints, friends and followers started requesting suits of their own, and the rest is history.
Peachy Keen
Lisa Marie Fernandez Scallop Peach Terry Bikini
Peachy Keen
Lisa Marie Fernandez Scallop Peach Terry Bikini
Now 40% Off
Price: $$$$
Sizes: XXS-L
Good for: Celebrity-approved swimsuits
Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Beyoncé are just a few fans of Lisa Marie Fernandez’s gorgeous swimsuits. Its retro, yet undeniably modern cuts pair best with its elevated ready-to-wear collection, which comes in matching prints cut in bolero jackets and flowy dresses.
Indie Designer
Reilli Cisco Skirt
Indie Designer
Reilli Cisco Skirt
Price: $$
Sizes: XS/S-M/L
Good for: Unique, handmade designs
Miami-based brand Rielli, backed by founder Arielle Claudine Baril, aims to keep it real. Its deceptively simple designs make you feel your best (we’re really loving the matching terry swim skirts). They operate off of a humble business model, too: “cut, sewn, and distributed from our living room to your front door.” You can’t not want to support this beautifully made indie label.
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Recycled and Reborn
Cin Cin Ariel Ruched Bra
Recycled and Reborn
Cin Cin Ariel Ruched Bra
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-XL
Good for: Flirty and sophisticated details
Aussie-backed but Italian-inspired, Cin Cin swimwear captures the relaxed luxury of the ’70s. Think: soft kaleidoscopic prints and ring details that would make a Bond Girl swoon. But that’s not all: Cin Cin swim is also made of Repreve fabric, a fully traceable and certified recycled material that is made from post-consumer plastic bottle waste.
Size Inclusive
Good American x Body Glove Time After Time Swimsuit
Size Inclusive
Good American x Body Glove Time After Time Swimsuit
Price: $$
Sizes: XS-5XL
Good for: Minimalist designs in extended sizing
Since its launch in 2016, Good American has become a hub for great-fitting denim, easy basics, and now, swimwear. Think: unexpected minimalist designs that hug you in all the right places, and true to the brand’s ethos, it’s all offered in an inclusive size range.
Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Previously, she was an editor at MensHealth.com and has written for Who What Wear, GLAMOUR, The Coveteur, and more. She loves fashion, food, and art, among other things—but her greatest love is K-pop idol V of BTS.
Associate Fashion Commerce Editor
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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