What’s the most versatile item in your summer wardrobe? If it’s not one of the best one piece swimsuits, it might be time to invest.
Don’t get me wrong; summer dresses, sandals, beach bags and linen trousers are all extremely hardworking, but a swimming costume’s purpose surpasses the remit of one season – not to mention the fact that they’re a wear-anywhere swimwear option, too.
While the itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny bikini (yellow polka dots optional) provides more surface area for tanning, a flattering one-piece will stand the test of time. Planning on going from beach to bar but don’t want to bring a spare outfit? Wear your swimsuit as a bodysuit and you’re good to go.
The best one-piece swimsuits for 2024, at a glance:
- Most flattering one piece swimsuit: Tummy Control Textured Bandeau Swimsuit, £39.50, Marks & Spencer
- Best Amazon one piece swimsuit: Amazon Essentials Women’s Thin Strap one-Piece Swimsuit, WAS £26.50 NOW £16.05, Amazon
- Best black one piece swimsuit: Textured Bandeau Swimsuit, £57, Arket
- Best white one piece swimsuit: free-est The Pamela One-Piece Swimsuit, £140, Free People
Tummy Control Textured Bandeau Swimsuit
Amazon Essentials Women’s Thin Strap one-Piece Swimsuit
Textured Bandeau Swimsuit
free-est The Pamela One-Piece Swimsuit
Now those summer travels are filling up our calendars, so too are we browsing our favourite swimwear brands, and from the belted drops at Eres to the strapless and animal print silhouettes all over the high-street, it appears the hottest one-piece swimsuits of 2024 are already beginning to sell out. As such, I’m declaring it officially time to invest in a few new swimsuits (before everyone else beats you to it).
While last season saw designers including Zimmermann and Missoni take on crochet fabrics in the swimwear realm, SS24 is largely about block colours and one-shouldered silhouettes. Look to Versace, Melissa Odabash, Lisa Marie Fernandez and Matteau for confirmation.
When it comes to other one-piece trends, crinkle swimsuits (case in point: Hunza G’s ribbed one piece swimsuits) continue to prove ever-popular, and feminine details like strappy necklines are standing out. H&M echoes the free spirit behind their floaty dresses with this halterneck swimsuit, while this cut-out swimsuit from Zara is consistently selling out too.
Whether you’re planning on spending the majority of the season in your own garden or you’ve got the holiday of a lifetime booked, now is the perfect time to experiment. Don’t have the luxury of any private outdoor space? Not got a vacation booked just yet? Then why not road-test (park-test?) a new one piece swimsuit style slightly more modestly by wearing it with a pair of your favourite denim shorts? After all, the true test of a great cozzie has always been how many times you can re-wear it.
Don’t forget to also shop beach towels, sunglasses and summer hats. We’ve also got modest swimwear, sports swimsuits and linen dresses ahead of your upcoming getaway. For more from GLAMOUR UK’s Senior Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.
Ahead, the best one-piece swimsuits for summer 2024 to add to your checkout immediately.
High-Quality One-Piece Swimsuits: Underwire FreeHunza G Christy Metallic Seersucker Swimsuit- Size range: One size.
- Colour availability: 6 different colourways.
Best One-Piece Bathing Suits for Small Cup SizesAnimal Print Cut-Out Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: Zebra print.
White One-Piece Swimsuits with Open Backfree-est The Pamela One-Piece Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: 7 different colourways.
Retro One-Shoulder SwimsuitsMissoni Mare One-Shoulder Striped Metallic Crochet-Knit Swimsuit- Size range: 36-48.
- Colour availability: Blue, rainbow.
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Stretchy One-Piece SwimsuitsAmazon Essentials Women’s Thin Strap one-Piece Swimsuit- Size range: 10-22.
- Colour availability: 12 different colourways and prints.
£26.50£16.05 AT AMAZON
Best One-Piece Swimsuits with Subtle Bust SupportTextured Bandeau Swimsuit- Size range: 32-44.
- Colour availability: Black.
Best One-Piece Swimsuits with Deep V/Plunging NecklineLevanzo Ruched Halter Swimsuit- Size range: 6-20 (regular and long/tall).
- Colour availability: Red, black, blue geometric, green geometric, navy.
£70£52.50 AT BODEN
Full Coverage One-Piece Swimsuits for Sun ProtectionCover Swim + NET SUSTAIN Valerie UPF50+ Stretch Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: Green, black.
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One-Piece Swimsuits with Wide Shoulder Straps for Larger BustsASOS DESIGN Curve Ultimate Revenge Sculpting Square Neck Swimsuit- Size range: 18-30.
- Colour availability: Black.
Best One-Piece Swimsuits with Removable CupsBright Blue Halter Belted Illusion Swimsuit- Size range: 6-18.
- Colour availability: Blue.
£30.99£27.89 AT NEW LOOK
High-Neck One-Piece SwimsuitsReina Olga Surfer Crinkle One-Piece- Size range: One size.
- Colour availability: Yellow.
Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Long TorsoTummy Control Textured Bandeau Swimsuit- Size range: 8-24 (regular and tall/long).
- Colour availability: Flame, black, iris.
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Best One-Piece Swimsuits with Spandex/ElastaneCUPSHE Women V-Neck Tummy Control Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XXL.
- Colour availability: 28 different colourways and prints.
Lace-Up Criss-Cross Swimsuits with Recycled PolyamideCut Out Halter Neck Swimsuit- Size range: 4-18.
- Colour availability: Brown, zebra.
Bikini Top and High Waisted Brief-Style One-Piece SwimsuitsChristopher Esber Cutout Embellished Swimsuit- Size range: 4-14.
- Colour availability: Black, yellow.
Black One-Piece Swimsuits for Large BustsWe Are We Wear Nicola Tie Side Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XXXL.
- Colour availability: Black.
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Cutout One-Piece SwimsuitsBlue Textured Bandeau Swimsuit- Size range: 6-18.
- Colour availability: Blue.
Trendy One-Piece SwimsuitsLeaf-Print Bandeau Swimsuit- Size range: 32-44.
- Colour availability: Beige/leaf-print.
V-Neck One-Piece SwimsuitsPadded-Cup Swimsuit- Size range: 4-22.
- Colour availability: White, black, blue.
Best One-Piece Swimsuits: Scoop NeckPUMA Women’s Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: 8 different colourways.
£26.99£25.99 AT AMAZON
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Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Plus Size Body TypesSouth Beach Curve Starfish Halter Swimsuit- Size range: 18-28.
- Colour availability: Green.
£34£17 AT ASOS
Best Maternity Swimwear with Adjustable StrapsMaternity Blue Spot Ruched Wrap Swimsuit- Size range: 6-14.
- Colour availability: Blue.
£29.99£26.99 AT NEW LOOK
Classic Black One-Piece Swimsuits to Cover Up/for LoungingAbysse Hawkins One-Piece Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: Black, wave.
Frill-Trim One-Piece SwimsuitsPadded Ruffle Plunge V-Neck Swimsuit- Size range: 8-24.
- Colour availability: Flame.
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On-Trend One-Piece SwimsuitsAnimal Print Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: Leopard print.
Best One-Piece Swimsuits: Cheeky Bottom CoverageToast Solid High Cut One-Piece Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: 15 different colourways.
High-Street One-Piece SwimsuitsPrinted V-Neck Swimsuit- Size range: XS-L.
- Colour availability: Fuchsia.
Green One-Piece SwimsuitsMelissa Odabash Zanzibar Ruched Halterneck Swimsuit- Size range: 6-16.
- Colour availability: Green.
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Best Colorblock One-Piece Swimsuits with Built-In BraRed Wired Balconette Swimsuit- Size range: XS-XL.
- Colour availability: Red, silver.