Is a polo shirt swimsuit the most practical cut on the market? Well, I’ll answer that question with a question: Is a Bahamas vacation practical given my tax bracket? No and no, but we all do crazy things for the 'gram, right? So check out our roundup of not-very practical, but still really amazing suits that take extra to a whole new level. Your grid will never look better.
The Beyoncé
Hold up. They won't love you like you love this OTT suit.
Agua De Coco Brazilian Cut Out One Piece Swimsuit, $510; modaoperandi.com
Preppy Pep
A polo shirt on the beach? Sure, why not?
Solid & Striped The Maya, $168; solidandstriped.com
The Gape
A great cleavage moment (with a high chance of a nip slip, but whatever).
Boohoo Egypt Cheeky Cut Out Swimsuit, $23; boohoo.com
Beach Goddess
This draped swimsuit will flatter your bod while simultaneously making you feel like Athena.
Norma Kamali Goddess Belted Asymmetric Swimsuit, $480; net-a-porter.com
Off the Cuff
We all know the woes of keeping your off-the-shoulder straps in place, but how flattering is this neckline?
Topshop Check Bardot Bikini Top and Frill Bikini Bottoms, $64; topshop.com
Coming Up Roses
These 3D floral straps were made for a look-back-at-it pose.
La Reveche Amira Petal One Piece Swimsuit, $225; intermixonline.com
Poolside Cardigan
If you've overstayed your welcome at the pool and the sun starts going down, slip on this coordinating cardigan over your suit.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Seersucker Cardigan, $1, 195; lisamariefernandez.com
Lisa Marie Fernandez Mellssa Seersucker Belted Bikini, $425; lisamariefernandez.com
Tied Up
Laces give off an athletic vibe, even if you don't plan on moving for a solid afternoon.
Karla Colletto One Piece, $368; everythingbutwater.com
Bouidor Beach Babe
Bring the bedroom to the beach in this lingerie-inspired one-piece.
Zimmermann Corsair Corset Frill, $425; zimmermann.com
Monochrome Ruffles
This deep-v contrast will pop with blue skies as your backdrop.
Zara Halterneck Swimsuit with Floral Detail, $50; zara.com
Sweater Weather
Summer can be sweater weather with an off-the-shoulder knit bikini.
Tabula Rasa Toque Off-the-Shoulder Ribbed Stretch-Knit Bikini, $395; net-a-proter.com
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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