Summer is in full swing, and with it arrives the dread of finding a flattering suit, right? Wrong. We’ve rounded up 10 swimsuits that will make you look and feel your beachside best. And because this is a bikini-free-zone, we’re sticking with one-piece suits.

Sleek, sophisticated, and easy to pack, the best one-piece bathing suits can make just as bold a statement as their two-piece counterparts, while keeping you a little more covered and being a little more forgiving if you’re in between sizes.

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MIXED MEDIA

Free-est by Free People Miley Convertible One-Piece Swimsuit

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ATHLETIC STYLING

Nike Swim Effortless Essential One-Piece Swimsuit

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FIGURE FLATTERING

CUPSHE Women’s V-Neck One Piece Swimsuit

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A CLASSIC PICK

TA3 Mega Sculpting Square Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

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RETRO FEEL

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love A&F Marina One-Piece Swimsuit

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SHAPEWEAR-INSPIRED

SHAPELLX Tummy Control Bathing Suit

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HIGHER LEG CUT

Popilush Shaping Zipper Front One-Piece Swimsuit

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SPORTY PICK

Nike Swim V-Back One-Piece Swimsuit

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POPULAR PRINT

Shade & Shore Polka Dot Ruffle Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

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LONG SLEEVES

La Blanca Island Goddess Ruched One-Piece Swimsuit

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Swimsuits this season take a nod from fashion’s top trends–from polka dots and scarf-inspired prints, to zipper details and simplicity of design. We found beach-ready pieces that very well could have walked straight off the runway and onto the sand.

Whether you’re headed to Ibiza, South Beach, or your own backyard, these swimsuits will fit and flatter bodies of all shapes and sizes and add a touch of fashion to your day at the beach.

Nordstrom

MIXED MEDIA

Free-est by Free People Miley Convertible One-Piece Swimsuit

$99.99 $168 40% off

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Not only is the scarf style of this mixed-media one-piece swimsuit firmly on trend for summer, it also has a convertible top that can be secured two ways. We especially love wearing it bandeau-style to let the scarf covertly cover the stomach and create a long, lean midline.

Mixing the pattern on top with the contrasting solid jacquard bottoms offers dimension and flatters from every angle.

Nike

ATHLETIC STYLING

Nike Swim Effortless Essential One-Piece Swimsuit

$59.97 $74 19% off

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Consider this bathing suit your beachside little black dress. Simple in its design, but flattering on any figure, the Effortless Essential suit is a great fit for most body types.

Fully lined with medium coverage and support, it offers the perfect balance of comfort and function. There’s even a built-in shelf bra with removable cups for comfortable support and modesty.

Amazon

FIGURE FLATTERING

CUPSHE Women’s V-Neck One Piece Swimsuit

$42.99

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With more than 35,000 reviews, this bathing suit is an Amazon sensation, and for good reason: the ruched waist creates a flattering silhouette on most body types, while the ruffled v-neckline adds a touch of whimsy.

With moderate coverage in the back and stylish details throughout (not to mention nearly 30 colors and patterns), it’s easy to see why one shopper said, “This swimsuit is literally the most flattering one I’ve bought all year!”

Nordstrom

A CLASSIC PICK

TA3 Mega Sculpting Square Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

$178

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This bathing suit may look like a work of art, but underneath it’s a work of pure science. Outfitted with tummy control panels and a supportive shelf bra (with removable bust pads) that supports up to a K cup, the Mega Sculpting suit does exactly what its name suggests.

Plus, it has UPF 50+ for sun protection because there’s nothing more flattering than healthy skin.

Abercrombie & Fitch

RETRO FEEL

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love A&F Marina One-Piece Swimsuit

$51 $85 40% off

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Delicate and demure in its simplicity, this one-piece suit is a great option for women with a larger bust. Designed for cup sizes D-F, this Curve Love bathing suit includes fuller bust support and more room in the hips, with a proportionally smaller waist width. There are also adjustable and removable straps.

Paired with a high-leg cut and cheeky coverage, it’s a flattering fit that makes a statement without even trying. I like this retro-inspired gingham print but Abercrombie has this one-piece swimsuit in four other colors and prints.

Amazon

SHAPEWEAR-INSPIRED

SHAPELLX Tummy Control Bathing Suit

$58.99 $63.99 8% off

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Soft, high-stretch shaping fabric is the magic behind this shapewear-inspired swimsuit. With supported, removable cups at the bust, tummy control in the midsection, and back-smoothing mesh, this SHEPELLX suit flatters from every angle.

Plus, fashionable touches like crisscrossing straps across the back and a chic cutout in front make a splash whether you’re poolside or on the sand.

Nordstrom

HIGHER LEG CUT

Popilush Shaping Zipper Front One-Piece Swimsuit

$69 $89 22% off

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This stunning one-piece suit is giving Bond Girl on the beach. Outside, the zip closure creates a dynamic focal point that gives fashion for days, while underneath, a double-layer waist-shaping panel provides targeted high-compression for a sleek silhouette.

While sexy, the suit is also relatively modest with moderate rear coverage, wide shoulder straps, and a classic leg cut. Choose from six colors online.

Nike

SPORTY PICK

Nike Swim V-Back One-Piece Swimsuit

$86

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This sleek v-back one-piece keeps you looking your best thanks to mesh panels that add dimension and smoothing. Fully lined with adjustable straps and support (via a built-in shelf bra), this soft knit suit offers medium rear coverage and a modest mid-cut leg that sits at the middle of the hip.

Plus, the contrasting details create added visual flair and shaping. This Nike one-piece swimsuit is also designed for those who actually want to go for a swim (rather than say, lounging by the pool). To wit: the swimsuit has 17% spandex for stretch and movement, and is made with a quick-drying material.

Target

POPULAR PRINT

Shade & Shore Polka Dot Ruffle Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

$45

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Polka dots are always of the moment, and this adorable one piece from Target is a great way to get in on the trend. With its adjustable straps, removable cups, and nylon-spandex blend tricot fabric, this suit is as flattering as it is fashionable.

I like the ruffle detailing along the bustline. The nylon-spandex blend tricot fabric, meantime, has just a touch of sheen to help you stand out.

Nordstrom

LONG SLEEVES

La Blanca Island Goddess Ruched One-Piece Swimsuit

$149

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Just because you need a little extra coverage doesn’t mean you don’t want to turn heads. With ruched sides and sleek tummy panels that gently shape, the “Goddess” swimsuit is a one-piece rashguard that protects you from the sun and surf while looking effortlessly chic.

Completely lined and outfitted with removable cups, it’s a flattering fit and a functional piece all at once.

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