Get ready to rock summer with these stylish swimsuits that flatter every figure
Ready or not, it's swimsuit season again. This year's designs are more stylish than ever, with saturated colours, flirty silhouettes and trendy elements like cut-outs. Whether you like to mix 'n match your bikinis or prefer a one-and-done single suit, a fantastic swimsuit is a summer essential.
Here are 10 options, covering different modesty levels and body types...
1. June x Cantoro Collection, Simons
SimonsThis new collaboration, exclusive to Simons, was designed with active girls in mind. Love surfing, paddleboarding or scuba diving? Here are options that will keep up with you, performance-wise and selfie-wise. The reversible one-piece is especially adorable; it's a clean tank-style featuring a crisp, modern graphic on one side. Two-piece options include everything from high-waist bikini bottoms to hi-neck tops. The entire collection is 100 per cent made in Canada.Bikini tops ($60-$75), bikini bottoms ($50-$60), one-piece Clara Reversible ($110), available exclusively at Simons, 1060 Park Royal South, West Vancouver and online
2. Reversible bikini, Maaji Moviepier
NordstromThis bikini is from Colombia, where beautiful people understand beach culture. It combines high-performance design with eye-catching colours. This sporty bikini has just the right amount of cut-outs to garner second looks without being too revealing. For every piece purchased, Maaji plants a tree to help protect watersheds in Colombia.Maaji Moviepier Reversible Bikini Top ($96), bottoms ($90), available at Nordstrom and online
3. Tie-back swimsuit, COS
COSThis swimsuit embodies all that is COS: elegant, minimal, modern. It's designed with a strap to create a gathered front that continues over the shoulders and ties at the back. The muted terracotta shade warms your complexion to create the illusion of a tan, even if you're coated in sunscreen head-to-toe. And, it's machine-washable for ultimate easy summer care.Swimsuit with tie-back ($79), available at COS, 18 Water Street, Vancouver
4. Black sand bikini, A-che
SwimcoHigh-neck tops are one of the hottest swimsuits trends. They're also ideal for those who prefer (or need) a little more coverage up top. This bikini top has subtle underwire support with softly molded cups, which makes everyone from a B to DD look amazing. Matching bikini bottoms come in five different styles from tie-side hipster to classic to full bottom.
A-che Bekah Halter Bikini Top ($114), bikini bottoms ($78-$87), available at Swimco and online, various locations
5. One-piece swimsuit, Everyday Sunday
Hudson's BayBehind this fresh floral print and classic one-piece silhouette lies tummy control, removable molded cups and an elasticized waist to help cinch, tuck and shape that beach bod.Everyday Sunday, Seas the Day One-Piece Swimsuit ($120), available at Hudson's Bay and online
6. High-neck bikini, O'Neill
Bikini VillageThis high-neck, hatler-top bikini flashes plenty of skin while staying on the sweet side with its subtle florals and white background.O'Neill floral bikini halter top ($65), matching bikini bottoms ($52), available at Bikini Village and online
7. Juliet Solids Plunge, Ella Moss
SwimcoThis isn't your grandma's one-piece! It features a plunging neckline, diagonal mesh cut-outs along the sides and a low, racy back that laces up to not only give you a sexy backside but to also provide a custom fit. This suit is ideal for those with shorter torsos.Ella Moss Juliet Plunge ($154), available at Swimco and online, various locations
8. Floral one-piece, O'Neill
Bikini VillageRemember monokinis? The original swimsuit with cut-outs is back, looking more on-trend than ever. This one features a string bikini top with midriff cut-out and full coverage bottom. It looks chic and contemporary thanks to the oversized, asymmetrical florals.O'Neill Floral One-Piece ($90), available at Bikini Village and online
9. Floral cut-out swimsuit, Kate Spade New York
Hudson's BayFamous for her colourful, feminine and contemporary styles, this swimsuit bears all of Kate Spade's hallmark elements. In a rich, solid aubergine colour, this one-piece is stunning in its simplicity. Featuring a modest peephole and oversized flower accent in the centre of the sweetheart neckline, this is a fun and flirty swimsuit you could easily live in all summer.Kate Spade New York Floral Cut-Out One-Piece Swimsuit ($234), available at Hudson's Bay online
10. Mia crochet swimsuit, Robin Piccone
NordstromBoho meets coquette with Robin Piccone's crochet swimsuit. Piccone's cutting-edge designs are always less about what the suit covers and more about how it frames what remains bare. And with this peekaboo-effect, what remains bare is beautifully presented.Robin Piccone, Mia Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit, ($180), available at Nordstrom and online