Swimwear season is upon us, so here is our selection of the most flattering, practical, and comfortable costumes. Jess Cartner-Morley shares her June essentials.
The Best Swimsuits and Bikinis for Swimming
For those who prioritize swimming, specialist brands are key. Always try on swimwear to ensure coverage and avoid any mishaps at the family pool.
- Green and brown check swimsuit, £70, Damson Madder
- Patagonia orange swimsuit, £130 at Patagonia
- Varley zip-front swimsuit, £114 at Varley
- Batoko dinosaur swimsuit, £60 at Batoko
- Poetry floral swimsuit, £189 at Poetry
- Navy and pink zip-up swimsuit, £140, Finisterre
- Blue zip-up swimsuit, £104, Fabletics
- Blue bikini, top £30, bottoms £28, Speedo
- Puma x Modibodi bikini top, £33.99, and bottoms, £33.99
- Finisterre recycled bikini top, £55, and bottoms, £45
- Sweaty Betty geometric bikini top, £40, and bottoms, £35
- Rapanui recycled bikini top, £30, and bottoms, £35
The Best Swimwear for Bigger Busts
For those with a larger cup size (DD and above), focus on support with underwire and proper straps rather than just more fabric.
- Green scalloped swimsuit, £34.30, Monsoon
- John Lewis adjustable swimsuit, £45
- Boux Avenue plunge bikini top, £38, and bottoms, £24
- Heidi Klein halterneck bikini set, £245
- Pour Moi non-padded underwired bikini top, £34, and bottoms, £22
- Fantasie v-neck swimsuit, £94
- Monday Swimwear crinkle bikini top, £100, and bottoms, £82
- Bravissimo tummy control swimsuit, £72
The Most Size-Inclusive Swimwear
Many brands offer extended sizes. Marks & Spencer, for instance, goes up to a size 24. One-size-fits-all options with crinkly fabrics are also available.
- Pink bikini, £195, Hunza G
- Printed bandeau swimsuit, £36, M&S
- New Look striped bikini top, £12.74, and bottoms, £11.24
- M&S textured swimsuit, £40
- Next tummy control swimsuit, £29
- Hunza G scoop-neck swimsuit, £185
- Tona underwire bikini top, £85, and bottoms, £50
- Junk LDN cherub print bikini top, £60, and bottoms, £50
- Lucy & Yak tankini top, £27, and bottoms, £27
- Tu frill detail swimsuit, £18
The Best Underwired Bikinis and Swimsuits
Underwire can add shape for those with smaller busts or provide extra support. It is particularly useful for activities like building sandcastles with children.
- Brown bikini, top £42, bottoms £38, Tala
- Boden printed swimsuit, £89
- & Other Stories underwire bikini top, £37, and bottoms, £27
- Tala underwire swimsuit, £69
- Arket balconette bikini top, £29, and bottoms, £22
- Orange swimsuit, £40, M&S
- Calzedonia ribbed swimsuit, £59
- Next tummy control swimsuit, £46
- Bond-eye green shirred bikini top, £135, and bottoms, £70
- Abercrombie wide-strap bikini top, £49, and bottoms, £35
The Most Flattering Swimwear
Tummy control options include high-waist bikinis with built-in panels, tankinis, or ruched designs. Printed patterns can also help distract.
- Blue and brown striped tankini, top £59, bottoms £39, TBCo
- Cream tie-side swimsuit, £40, Next
- Seaspray bandeau swimsuit, £94
- Boden halterneck bikini top, £49, and bottoms, £49
- Monsoon bandeau bikini top, £24, and bottoms, £21
- Joules ruched swimsuit, £49
- White Stuff tummy control swimsuit, £39.20
- Phase Eight halterneck ruched bikini top, £39, and bottoms, £29
- Seafolly high-leg swimsuit, £95
- Bonprix ruched bikini top, from £15, and bottoms, from £17
The Best Men's Swim Shorts
- Next palm print swim shorts, £20
- Orlebar Brown zipped shorts, £225
- H&M embroidered swim shorts, £22.99
- Reiss tangerine swim shorts, £68
- Mr Marvis red shorts, £89
- Zara tie-waist shorts, £29.99
- Gant teal striped shorts, £70
- M&S quick dry swim shorts, £20
Models: AJ and Inaara at Milk; Connie at the Hive. Styling assistant: Charlotte Gornall. Hair: Alez Szabo at Carol Hayes Management. Makeup: Sophie Higginson using Kama Ayurveda and Victoria Beckham Beauty. Makeup and nails assistant: Sha Li.
For more, read the best summer wardrobe updates for women and men.
