Pamela Anderson [1]'s red one-piece swimsuit from Baywatch continues to be the little black dress of swimwear. And while a high-leg swimming costume is a sexy and sophisticated choice for the seaside, we also appreciate that it helps us to feel more body confident after a year of living in elasticised waistbands.
For summer 2021, our favourite swimwear brands are sustainably made [2] and independently owned. Kai Collective [3], launched by British entrepreneur Fisayo Longe and loved by I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel [4], is creating some of the coolest suits for the summer in the brand's signature prints. We're also loving celebrity-favourite brands like Heart of Sun, Frankies Bikinis, and Hunza G that are often worn by Bella Hadid, Naomi Osaka, and Kylie Jenner. For sustainable options, we suggest checking out Weekday for size-inclusive suits that go up to a UK22, Reformation for more classic pieces, and Rixo for the brand's colourful, vibrant prints.
Keep reading for the best one-piece swimsuits to shop now.
Rixo Rita Swimsuit
Rixo Rita Swimsuit [5] (£145)
Free Society Underwire Swimsuit
Free Society Underwire Swimsuit [6] (£36)
Heart of Sun Colette One Piece
Heart of Sun Colette One Piece [7] (£128.50)
Reformation Figue Square Neck One Piece
Reformation Figue Square Neck One Piece [8] (£98)
Frankies Bikinis Croft Satin Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit
Frankies Bikinis Croft Satin Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit [9] (£185)
Hunza G Seersucker Swimsuit
Hunza G Seersucker Swimsuit [10] (£130)
Joues de Sable Amber One Piece
Joues de Sable Amber One Piece [11] (£143)
Kai Collective Zuwa Swimsuit
Kai Collective Zuwa Swimsuit [12] (£110)
Jaded Heaven Print Square Neck Cami Swimsuit
Jaded Heaven Print Square Neck Cami Swimsuit [13] (£40)
ASOS Design Recycled Fuller Bust Glam Belted Swimsuit
ASOS Design Recycled Fuller Bust Glam Belted Swimsuit [14] (£20)
H&M Cut-Out High Leg Swimsuit
H&M Cut-Out High Leg Swimsuit [15] (£25)
Weekday Porto Printed Swimsuit
Weekday Porto Printed Swimsuit [16] (£25)
Riot Swim Echo One Piece Bikini
Riot Swim Echo One Piece Bikini [17] (£89)