Bye, bikini! 30 stylish one-piece swimsuits to wear this summer

There's a time and a place for bikinis: lounging languidly on a pool deck; fixing last summer's unfortunate backside burn; Brazil. But if you're going to the beach to actually swim or play volleyball — or whatever it is that active people do — a one-piece is where it's at.

By Chatelaine

Updated September 25, 2018

One-piece swimsuits

The scuba star

A wetsuit-inspired silhouette and neoprene fabric make this sporty suit both stylish and practical. The wide belt and centre panel define your shape, while the front zip allows you to customize your cleavage.

Duskii temptation suit, $303, bikini.com.

Theirry Lasry sunglasses, $670, Josephson Opticians.

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The scuba star

Aqua mesh swimsuit, $25, Ardene.

The scuba star

Navagio one-piece rashguard, $100, Lolë Women.

The scuba star

Tavik "Victoria ottoman" one-piece, $135, Simons.

The scuba star

Duskii Siciliy neoprene swimsuit, $263, Net-A-Porter.

The scuba star

Hi neck zip maillot, $96, Tommy Hilfiger.

The scuba star

Caribbean sunset bikini, $100, Roxy.

The '90s throwback

The scoop back (think Pam Anderson in Baywatch) and the slightly higher cut of the brief make for a surprisingly flattering suit - especially if you're looking to lengthen your legs.

Solid & Striped the Anne-Marie one piece, $208, bikini.com.

Hat, $39, Holt Renfrew.

Chair, $300/set of 2 chairs and table, Homesense.

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The '90s throwback

Vitamin sea one-piece, $94, Saltwater Collective.

The '90s throwback

One-piece swimsuit "Estelle", $120, Anita.

The '90s throwback

Patterned swimsuit, $40, H&M.

The '90s throwback

Zoe Karssen printed swimsuit, $175, Stylebop.

The '90s throwback

The bazaar string scoop one piece, $310, We Are Handsome.

The '90s throwback

Solid & Striped one piece tank, $222, Everything But Water.

The updated hatler

This variation on a halter offers a higher neckline and plays well with sportier graphics. The vertical print makes for a long, lean silhouette.

Swimsuit, $45, Old Navy.

Sunglasses, $65, Minkpink.

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The updated halter

White macrame high crochet neck one-piece swimsuit, $75, Express.

The updated halter

One-piece swimsuit, $80, Everyday Sunday.

The updated halter

Tavik alexis one piece, $142, bikini.com.

The updated halter

Encyclopaedia floral halter neck swimsuit, $169, Ted Baker.

The updated halter

Mesh halter one-piece swimsuit, $144, J.Crew.

The updated halter

Scallop-trim jacquard swimsuit, $45, Old Navy.

The classic, with a twist

This striped suit boasts a traditional one-piece silhoette and nautical straps that offer a stunning focal point at the back.

Braided deep-v one-piece swimsuit, $128, J.Crew.

Stripe sun hat, $85, Banana Republic.

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The classic, with a twist

"Bikyni" one-piece swimsuit, $128, Madewell.

The classic, with a twist

Print one piece swimsuit, $34, Joe Fresh.

The classic, with a twist

Cross-over rope swimsuit, $175, Ted Baker.

The classic, with a twist

Carve Designs Holden One Piece, $98, MEC.

The classic, with a twist

Cactus printed v neck swimsuit, $100, Addition Elle.

The classic, with a twist

Plunge-front swimsuit, $175, Reiss.

The monokini

With the look of a two-piece, this crafty number offers coverage on the bottom and a modern pattern up top (the palm-leaf print is everywhere this season). The dark bottoms are ideal for anyone looking to downplay hips or thighs.

The "Deirdre", $149, Nettlestale.

Hometrends hammock chair, $46, Walmart.