If you're not familiar with our series, Take Back The Beach, dedicated to reframing the way people think and talk about body image and encouraging women to own summer dressing, then it's time to get acquainted. Hot weather should be something we can all enjoy, so we're embracing the rising hemlines and feeling inspired by how real women rework the lido, the park, the walk to work and the sultry nights that come with summertime.
Which brings us nicely onto swimwear. Shopping for swimwear, is not the quickest of quests, but we're here to make it easier. This summer, we're looking back to the '90s and that particular decade's crush on the one piece swimsuit. Elegant, sleek and kinda grown up, it's time to reconsider the downplayed sexiness of a one piece swimsuit. From cut out, to full coverage, backless to halterneck, here are the most fabulous one pieces to dive into summer in...
There's more than a hint of Monroe chic in this American Apparel one piece. But if high cut swimsuits aren't for you, keep clicking.
We're into the Tommy revival in a big way and can see Kendall in this old school jersey-style swimmer.
Tommy Hilfiger Clio New York Swimsuit, £70 available at Asos
This deserves to be worn with high-waisted trousers for after pool-time drinks.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Mira Flounce Ruffle Swimsuit, £330, available at Browns Fashion
The tough animal print edging puts this peach number the right side of super girly.
Skye & Staghorn Impala Animal Swimsuit, £180, available at Asos
Made from that crinkle fabric that all swimsuits were seemingly made from circa '92, Hunza G's cult status as crinkle stretch fabric purveyors, is best shown off in this simple cut out swimsuit. Heavenly.
This Grecian number is made extra pretty by the peek-a-boo detail and under-boob band (great for those with a bigger chest).
This one is for the shy and retiring amongst us. Only kidding. This is a velvet swimsuit. Please wear with diamonds and heels.
Lisa Marie Fernandez Farrah maillot velvet swimsuit, £280, available at Matches Fashion
Gingham gets an upgrade in this red and white all-in-one.
Solid & Striped, Anne-Marie gingham swimsuit, £155, available at Matches Fashion £155
The mosaic print on this cosie gets prettier the longer you look and the cut outs will add curves for anyone after some more va-va-voom.
Mara Hoffman Starbasket Knot Front Swimsuit, £244, available at Asos
This major cutout, and asymmetric cut makes this a super chic option.
Again with the crinkle-stretch, but this time in a Tropical orange. Perfect to set off a deep tan, or darker skin tone.
Looks like a two-piece, is in fact a one-piece. Plus, we're suckers for Seersucker.
This is so LA it aches. Wear with J-Lo gold hoops to complete the glamour.
Melissa Odabash, Jamaica One Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit, £200
This super cute '80s number will look epic in short-shorts at festivals.
Odabash does the most flattering cuts, full stop. This is elegance epitomised.
Classic Nike one pieces ain't going nowhere.
This is so Lara Croft it demands an accompanying plait.
Prism samar metallic swimsuit, available at net-a-porter, £195
Not sure you're 100% ready to give up a bikini entirely? Look no further.
Solid & Striped, poppy wrap swimsuit, £140, available at Selfridges
This gorgeous U-neck will be flattering on more busty silhouettes, and we dig the muted snake print.
Norma Kamali Snake-print swimsuit available at net-a-porter, £155
Again with the gingham print, but this time with the pretty addition of bow straps.
Solid & Striped Poppy gingham swimsuit, £155, available at Matches Fashion
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