If you’re looking to buy a one-piece swimsuit for your upcoming tropical vacation (or are merely dreaming of warmer weather), you’ve come to the right place. Not only do we have shopping inspiration, we also have some expert tips on finding the right style for your body type (thanks to Émilie Gentès, PR Supervisor at Bikini Village).
Gentès recommends one pieces with features that can visually elongate your body, such as V-necks, halters or side cut-out details.
For plus-size, Gentès recommends colour-blocked suits as well as styles with details at the top. She says, “colour blocking can help highlight your curves. Asymmetrical styles and ruffles at the top draw the eye toward the neckline.”
Once you’ve fallen in love with a suit, it’s important to make sure it’s the proper fit. Much like a bra, Gentès says, “your breasts should not spill out above nor on the sides. They should be well supported and the straps shouldn’t be digging in the shoulders.” She recommends walking around, lifting your arms up, bending over and jumping a bit in the change room to ensure your suit is snug and doesn’t require a lot of readjustment.
Here are a few one-piece swimsuit styles we're loving for hitting the beach this summer.
Multi-Stripe Secret-Slim Plus-Size Swimsuit, $55, oldnavy.ca
Beach Vine Bow Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit, $125, loft.com
Ashley Graham x Swimsuits For All Retro Crinkle One-Piece Swimsuit, $108, swimsuitsforall.com
Turquoise Couture Crochet Off-The-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit, $121, bikinivillage.com
Bloom Field Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit, $182, additionelle.com
Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit, $39, joefresh.com
Tie Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit, $66, ae.com
Striped One-Piece Swimsuit, $35, hm.com
Tropical Print One-Piece Swimsuit, $40, forever21.com
Belted Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuit, $140, jcrew.com
Side-Lace One Piece, $220, ciaosea.com
Halter One-Piece Swimsuit, $76, lavieenrose.com
Sea Level Essential Black Spliced One-Piece Swimsuit, $140, swimco.com
Printed Crossover One-Piece Swimsuit, $110, simons.ca
Floral One-Piece Swimsuit, $30, winners.ca
Black Hi-Collar One Piece Swimsuit, $149, bathingbelle.com
Body Glove Ibiza Rib Missy One-Piece Swimsuit, $132, bikinivillage.com
Tie-Dye Active One-Piece Swimsuit, $89, torrid.com
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