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Summer break will be over before we know it, and now’s the time to stock up on festival essentials, sunglasses and other staples for the skin-baring season. If you’re seeking for stylish alternatives to bikinis, look to Olympian Simone Biles, J. Lo, Blake Lively, Martha Stewart (who made history as the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model) and other beach-loving stars for inspiration.
Stewart posed for SI last year at 81 in pieces from Norma Kamali, Monday Swimwear and Isa Boulder, among others. Superstar athlete Biles — who just became the most decorated gymnast ever — regularly shares her vacation looks on Instagram, including one-pieces by Burberry, Mikoh, Fendi, Riot Swim and more. And Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner are among the stars who’ve worn Gooseberry’s deep-V swimsuit.
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To help you prepare for upcoming beach vacations and poolside parties, we’re rounding up some of the most stylish one-pieces to pair with your chic coverups and sun hats — including the exact same swimwear worn by the celebrities above. From daring red numbers and classic black silhouettes to shapewear-inspired numbers and options with cheeky to full coverage, check out the best one-piece swimwear for every style and shape below.
Best halter
Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit
Norma Kamali has mastered the art of ruched retro styles, as seen in this vibrant halter-neck swimsuit in red or black that’s perfect for lounging like a Hollywood star. (Martha Stewart wore a similar style for her SI Swimsuit shoot.) It’s made of smoothing stretch fabric and comes in sizes XS to XL; it also comes in black and .
Best Celebrity Favorite
Gooseberry Intimates So Chic One Piece
Seen on Blake Lively, J Lo and Sydney Sweeney, Gooseberry’s comes in over a dozen bold and classic colors and features a high-cut leg and deep V neck for sunbathers who want to show skin.
Best one-Shoulder
Riot Swim Maddox One Piece
Simone Biles sported Riot Swim’s one-shoulder Maddox one-piece with an ultra high-cut leg and waist tie. (And it’s on sale for 30 percent off at Revolve.)
Best Long sleeve
Stylest Dramsculpt Puff Sleeve Zip One-Piece
Stylest’s unique Aqualingerie system features water-friendly shapewear, swimwear and accessories designed to be mixed and matched to provide the support you want. Available in sizes XS to 2X, the is made of the brand’s Boost compression fabric with UPF 50 sun protection and lined with exclusive mesh material, which helps to shape the tummy, waist and arms. Wear it solo or over the label’s convertible bras and bralettes, bottoms and bodysuits (which also double as swimwear on their own).
Best Cutout
Gigi C Casey One Piece
Dare to bare in Gigi C’s Casey neoprene one-piece with a halterneck, deep-V silhouette and skin-baring cutouts.
Best Compression
Miraclesuit Must Haves Gandolf One Piece Swimsuit
Available in sizes 6 to 18, Miraclesuit’s features an underwire molded cup bra, a sweetheart neckline, a low scoop back and moderate leg cut. The brand says its signature compression fabric makes wearers “look 10 pounds lighter.”
