From voluptuous curves, to athletic and toned frames, women come in all shapes and sizes, which can make shopping for swimwear and beachwear an intimidating experience.
We’ve scoured the best the high street has to offer to bring you nine pieces of fashionable swimwear to suit all shapes and sizes:
1. New Look – Black Mesh Underwired Bikini Top, £11.89
This top can be worn as swimwear, or with shorts, which makes it practical and fashionable. It provides that little bit more coverage, while being fashionably on point, and the underwire gives additional support. As it’s black, you can pair this with plain black bottoms of your choice, from black high waisted, to slinky side ties.
2. Next – Plunge Bikini Top, £12 and High Waist Bikini Briefs, £16
Next are another high street store that recognised not all women were created to fit one mould, so offers a range of top and bottom styles that you can mix and match. We love this bright patterned duo, with high waisted briefs that look good on all shapes and sizes. Even better this comes in a range of colours and patterns.
3. BooHoo – Bali Multiway Swimsuit, £25
This stunning one piece comes in a range of colours and is structured to be super flattering. Not only that, but it can be worn multiple ways – from triangle cups, to bandeau style, and from halter neck to asymmetrical. This is a great addition to any beach wardrobe.
4. New Look – Red Floral Frill Bardot Swimsuit, £13.99
Sticking with the one pieces, this red number from New Look adds another layer of pretty by having an on-trend Bardot neckline. The pattern is eye catching and fashionable, but the Bardot neckline adds that extra bit of coverage if you aren’t used to baring all poolside.
5. Next – Shape Enhancing Swimsuit, £25
If you want to wear a swimsuit but want to add more definition to your silhouette, a shape or curve enhancing swimsuit could be your new best friend. With built-in support in the tummy region, this piece will have you strutting your stuff in no time.
6. F&F @ Tesco – Shaping Swimwear Skirted Suit, £14.40
Tesco are offering very affordable, and very fashionable, swimwear options this season. Available in a range of prints, including black, this shaping swimwear ticks all of the boxes, and also has a built in shirt detail, which makes it one of the most flattering, as well as one of the most covering, options.
7. New Look – Pink Tropical Plunge Neck Tie Waist Swimsuit, £17.49
This is a swimsuit that ticks all of the boxes – from the cut, to the plunge, and the print to the tie detailing, this beautifully patterned one piece belongs in everyone’s holiday wardrobe.
New Look – Pink Tropical Plunge Neck Tie Waist Swimsuit, £17.49
8. River Island – Navy Balconette Heatseal Studded Swimsuit, £42
If you’re looking for a statement piece, one with that little bit of extra detailing, and something to really make you stand out from the crowd, then look no further than River Island this season. Granted, they are a little pricier, but if you intend to spend a decent amount of time in your swimwear on holiday, or if you want to incorporate it into a regular outfit, then it’s worth the extra in price.
9. BooHoo – Marbella Sequin Crop High Waisted Bikini, £20
This top draws the eye up with its gorgeous sequin neckline, providing a good amount of coverage, while also bringing the detail. The briefs are high waisted, but not too high, with the perfect amount of rear coverage to prevent uncomfortable tugging and pulling when you’re strolling along the sand.
