Yahoo Lifestyle Happy holidays! Here’s Cosmo’s ultimate guide to the best swimwear
With summer holidays finally here, the frantic search for swimwear is well and truly underway. Trust us, we have ALL been there. And to save you bulk buying a whole load of bikinis on next day delivery the night before you go abroad, Cosmo has created the ultimate guide to the very best swimwear you can buy now.
Whether you’re into skimpy micro bikinis, looking for sets to accommodate a growing bump, or simply want to finally invest in a swimsuit that actually supports your DD+ bewbs. We’ve got you covered.
With endless styles out there, before you grab your debit card, you need to ask what kind of swimwear you’re in the market for. Are you off on a girls’ hol that’ll be beach club heavy? Or have you finally made the cut to go away with your S.O.’s family this summer? (Might we suggest the swimwear will probs differ for both of these settings...!)
If you’re really looking for a style that could do both – one that you’re suuuuper comfy in but will also fit and flatter your bod – you’ll wanna take a peep at our bikini sets round-up. And make sure you’re never caught out again with an ill-fitting set of bottoms by checking out our thorough guide here – from cheeky to tanga and high-rise we go through it all!
And I’m sure we don’t need to remind you there are so many swimwear brands out there at a real range of price points. Sure, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get good swimwear, but you may find that taking the plunge and investing in more luxurious fabrics from the likes of Cover Swim and Hunza G will mean you’ll save £££ in the long run. Espesh since the latter promises to stretch with your changing body shape, and will see you through pregnancy and beyond.
Without further a do, here is the lowdown on all things swimwear, with the key pieces to shop this season. You’re so welcome.
Cosmopolitan’s guide to the best swimwear money can buy...
Bikini Sets
Is there actually a better feeling than wearing a fresh bikini set on the first day of your summer holiday? We think not. If you’re in the same camp, you’ll want to take a peek at some of these gorge Cosmo-approved ‘kinis below. We love how loads of our fave swimwear brands are now letting us mix n’ match when it comes to sizing with tops and bottoms. And with push up styles, bandeaus and pretty frilled designs out there, we’d be seriously impressed if you come away from this edit with just one set...!
Plus Size Swimwear
If the words ‘plus size swimwear’ fill you with dread and conjure up images of restrictive high waisted bikini bottoms, overly padded tops and frumpy one pieces, think again. The swimwear space has seriously upped its game when it comes to plus size pieces and loads of our fave labels are now more size inclusive than ever – it was about time, are we right?!
Modest Swimwear
Maybe we have this summer’s Olympics to thank, but, this year, swimwear feels hella sporty. And we’re kinda here for it. Seriously, you don’t have to just be opting for modest swim sets for religious reasons. In fact, with so many cute leggings, skirt and swim shorts out there, we’ll be going full surfer girl this summer. Care to join us?
Maternity Swimwear
Just because you have a lil’ baby on the way, it does not mean you swimwear game has to suffer. Now, thanks to likes of Hunza G (the swimwear brand known and loved for its signature, crinkle stretch fabric), smocked, one-size-fits-all swimsuits have popped up everywhere, and adapt to fit a growing bump. They’ll also see you well beyond your babymoon. Win-win.
Bikini Bottoms
With so many bikini bottom styles out there – from cheeky and high-waisted, to tie-side and low-rise – it can be pretty tricky to pick the right one to suit your needs. While a thong style might be all fine and well on a girls’ hol or romantic getaway, you might not want to be flashing so much cheek on a family vacay, or risking a tie-side design on a day at the waterpark... To make sure you’re never caught out again, we’ve deep-dived into the world of bikini bottoms below for ya.
Micro Bikinis
It’s the swimwear trend the A-listers just can’t get enough of this summer. We’ve spotted EmRata, Ken Jen and J-Lo rocking itsy bitsy bikinis this sunny szn – styling their barely-there sets with everything from playful sarongs to boyish denim shorts. Triangle sets are a go-to, but we’re also obsessed with flossed, wrap around styles RN.
Bikinis for Big Boobs
Thankfully in 2024, bikinis for big boobs have fi-n-ally entered the chat. I think we just heard a sigh of relief from all those DD+ ladies out there. Yep, now thanks to subtle underwiring, extended size ranges and sculpted cups, swimwear for larger busts is just as stylish as it is supportive. Hallelujah!
Bikinis for Small Boobs
If you’re on the other side of the spectrum and a honorary member of the itty bitty titty committee (yep, there’s a club guys), let us introduce you to the very best bikinis for small boobs. It is great fun having a smaller chest, it means you can experiment with sporty styles and get a killer tan with barely-there bandeaus. But if you’re lusting after a lil’ bit of cleavage, we recommend opting for plunge and push-up styles to create the illusion of bigger bewbs.
We told you there is seriously something out there for everyone, and you never have to be stumped over swimwear again. Now go and enjoy the sunshine, and happy holidays! Love, Cosmo x
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