Happy #FASHIONWEDNESDAY! I am so super excited for today’s post. As you know, I went to the Dominican Republic last week and one of my favorite parts of getting ready for the trip was picking out a new swimsuit!! It is really hard for me to find suits I like because I don’t wear bikinis. I wear tankinis or one-piece swimsuits. Finding flattering one-pieces that don’t make you look frumpy is one of my LEAST favorite tasks. BUT. Over the years, I’ve found that if I look in the right places, and find the right brands, I can find swimsuits that make me feel pretty. Let’s dive into this.
The Best One-Piece Swimsuits For Summer
OK. Finding swimsuits is not an easy task, as we established above. There are ways to make it easier however. Here we go.
Step 1: Establish your budget
This is important because obviously, you can find cute stuff no matter what if you have an unlimited budget. HOWEVER. Most often, we don’t have an unlimited budget, and that means we need to work smarter at finding the right deals. My favorite swimsuit brand is Anthropologie, and if you are all about spending a little bit of cash up front to get a swimsuit that will last several years, I highly recommend them. Another brand that is on the high-end when it comes to pricing would be RadSwim (buy the swimsuit I am wearing HERE), and I totally adore them. They are right up there with Anthro in terms of good quality swimwear. If you are looking for something a little trendier, that will only last a season or so, I’d go for Target (sometimes) or Cupshe! You can usually find something for about $20 instead of $100.
Step 2: Choose the most flattering style
Whatever your reason for ditching the bikinis, you deserve to look and feel fabulous in your one-piece swimsuit. I tend to go for the vintage-vibe swimsuits and love love love the way they look on my body type. I have a slight hour-glass shape, with hips and an average sized bust. I typically like to accentuate my waist line so I go for things with narrowing centers, slanting stripes, peplums and busy patterns. Flattering can mean many things, so instead of focusing on what the world tells you you should be wearing, make sure you FEEL gorgeous when you put it on. If you feel sexy, you’ll look sexy. And how you feel is all that really matters.
Step 3: Online or in-person
This is something that you have to decide yourself. I feel perfectly comfortable ordering swimsuits on the internet. I have done it multiple times and have always had good results. I recommend getting out a soft tape measure and accurately measuring your entire body. I have my measurements saved on my computer and take new ones once a month because I tend to fluctuate. Usually, the comments will reveal whether or not something runs big or small. Anthropologie, for example, runs slightly small. I tended to get a medium instead of a small. RadSwim runs fairly true to size so I got a small and it fit perfectly (don’t forget to check out this swimsuit HERE). Just make sure you have accurate measurements of your body when ordering. If you are in person, you know the drill. Try them on until you find one you like. 😉
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I hope that if you are a girl who doesn’t like to wear bikinis, you don’t feel like that means you can’t be beautiful and sexy. You TOTALLY can. I feel just as confident in my one pieces as I did in my bikinis. No matter what you decide to wear, I hope you feel incredible in it.
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Let me know in the comments below what your favorite swim suit company is — I may need to check them out!!
Thank you for this! I do not feel like rocking a bikini this year, but I could totally go for something like this!
I really love this suit– and one pieces in general. They can be JUST as stylish as bikinis and are totally timeless!
Lovely post! I have so many bikinis and all in one swimsuits from ASOS they have so many great styles.
I love that one piece and that float! It really is hard to find that’s stylish and comfortable and love the sparkles!
I love this, Taylor! Thank you for the suggestions! I am all about modest swimsuits! And I LOVE your suit!
I so wish I could pull off one piece swimsuits. I love the way they look, but with my ridiculously long torso, they can be terribly uncomfortable. I have heard that ASOS offers extended torso suits though, so maybe I’ll have to check into that! This one is so cute on you! I love the glittery bodice!
I love this. I really dislike wearing two pieces so this came at a great time!
Thanks for the advice! I’ve always been a little nervous to buy swimsuits online, especially ones on the cheaper end but it’s really hard to find a big selection in the stores! I’ve had my eye set on a one piece for a while, they’re so flattering and a really fun fashion statement to make this summer!
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Thanks girl!! They are so cute though – and definitely a wide variety online!
Love this suit Taylor. It is super cute. Will checkout your other recommendations.
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That suit is so cute! Love the sparkly top!
xo Jessica
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This suit is just my style, I love that it has a little bing and it’s modest! The perfect combination.
I just got a one piece from trina turk and I LOVE it. You have a lot of cute ones here as well!
I’ve never seen a one-piece like this, it looks amazing! I love the bell skirt look and the sparkles! Awesome find.
Thanks Brooke!! It would look fab on you too!
Your suit is adorable! I would love to find a flattering one piece but I always look so stumpy in them. Maybe this is the summer I’ll find one!
I’m sure you will!!!
I love a good one-piece and so glad there are so many great styles out there right now!
XO
Lee Anne
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I love that one pieces have come “back” into style! The sequins on this one are so cute and you gave so many helpful tips on how to start the search for one!
Your swimsuit is adorable! Great advice. And timely as I need a new swimsuit. This post makes me not dread shopping for one now. Thanks for the tips!!
I’m so glad!!! I hope that you find a super cute one!!!
I haven’t jumped on the one piece suit trend, but this is changing my mind. I love how flattering they can be as opposed to a two piece!
They really can be! I love all my one-pieces!!!
I´m glad the one piece suits are making a come back!
Me too girlfriend!
This is really helpful. I’ve not worn a one piece in years and I’ve been hesitant to try one again. Thank you.
They are so cute – you’ll look amazing!
I would love to wear one piece suits and trying to find a pretty one for sure. Yours is so cute!
Thank you so much Petra!!!
This one piece is so cute! I love the sequins on the front!!
Lauren
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This suit is so fun and sparkly!! I’ve definitely been a fan of the one-piece trend this season. This looks adorable on you 🙂
Xx,
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Target is my favorite place to shop for 1 piece swim suit but clearly, I need to go shopping at the place you got yours. It’s so cute.
i love this suit on you! Its so pretty! I’ve been searching for a good one piece so thanks for linking some places! I Cannot wait to check them out!
That swimsuit is so cute on you! I’ve been loving one pieces lately because they’ve come out with so many cute ones.
I love the sequin detail on your suit! I’ve found tons of cute suits at Aerie this season!
All very good tips! I have a two piece, but it’s a skirt and top so definitely not a bikini. It looks more like a once piece and I like that!
This swim suit is so adorable! I’ve been so nervous to try the one piece trend, but you’ve inspired me!
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This swimsuit is so cute! I love the floral bottoms and sequin top paired together!
Xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
I love that the one piece is considered back in! You can find them for relatively inexpensive prices too!
ME TOO!! The cupshe brand is SO inexpensive and awesome!
I got a suit from the same place that you got this one from. They’re incredible! Great post Taylor, you look fantastic!
I am all about one piece swimwear.
I actually love the top in this piece it definitely hides the rummy area which is my biggest issue.
It totally makes you feel gorgeous!!!
Your swimsuit is too cute! I just ordered a one piece that’s black with the off the shoulder detail.
I love anything pink and sparkly! That is such a cute suit!
The suit you’re wearing is soooo, so adorable! I love it and it’s so flattering for many shapes!
Cute swimsuit! I have been obsessed with one piece swimsuits lately!!
Such a cute suit! I’m all about the one piece suits these days, but you’re right, it can sometimes be hard to find a cute one. I haven’t been brave enough to order one online, but I’m going to take measurements like you suggested and it shouldn’t be a problem!
Okay I have literally bought zero swimsuits in the past tow years?? I need a new one SO bad… One pieces freak me out but you look so darn cute why should I be afraid?? Love!
That swimsuit is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing these tips too!
I’m normally a tankini girl but I’ve been working on swimming a mile and a one-piece seems easier so I need to find one! Thanks for the tips.
I love how one pieces are in right now! The one you’re wearing in these photos is so cute!
I have been on the hunt for the perfect one-piece! Being in the itty bitty titty committee, it can be hard to find one that doesn’t have a plunging neckline. Or my butt isn’t hanging out of it for that matter haha. I definitely have to check out those suits that you linked up!
xoxo Bryanna
I’m SO into one-pieces right now. I can’t get enough!!!
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Okay that swimsuit is super cute! I’ve actually been loving Pacsun’s swimsuits this season. They have some really cute ones that aren’t super expensive.
One-piece suimsuits are my favorite styles, and I will always have them in my summer wardrobe.
Thank you for your article, your sharing is helpful to me, they look fashionable and give me a lot of buying inspiration