Summer swimwear has come a long way since itty-bitty string bikinis were de rigueur for the beach and by the pool. These days, many of us are opting for on-trend swimsuits that don’t show off too much skin and rather show off just enough. Case in point: the low-back swimsuit — high up front (to avoid any wave-induced slippage) and low in the back.
The world of low-back swimsuits is nearly limitless, with everywhere from Zara and Free People to Speedo and Topshop throwing their hats (or maillots) in the ring. While you may not get the line-less tan you’re used to, it’ll all be worth it when you don’t have to spend any time adjusting and re-tying your string bikini after every dip in the water.
To help you find a swimsuit that’s just right, we’ve laid out all the best straight-size and plus-size options for the season. Soon you’ll be sailing through summer with these not-too-revealing, and not-too-conservative looks.
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Topshop Scoop Swimsuit With Papaya Print, £36
Topshop Scoop Swimsuit With Papaya Print, $, available at ASOS
Good American Always Fits High Leg Swimsuit, £135
Good American Always Fits High Leg Swimsuit, $, available at Good American
Zara Gathered Tie-Dye Swimsuit, £35.99
Zara Gathered Tie-Dye Swimsuit, $, available at Zara
Monday Swimwear Santa Caterina One Piece, £170
Monday Swimwear Santa Caterina One Piece, $, available at Monday Swimwear
Bravissimo Playa Del Carmen Swimsuit, £90
Bravissimo Playa Del Carmen Swimsuit, $, available at Bravissimo
Adidas Adicolour 3 Stripes Swimsuit, £45
Adidas Adicolour 3 Stripes Swimsuit, $, available at Adidas
Mango Asymmetrical Textured Swimsuit, £49.99
Mango Asymmetrical Textured Swimsuit, $, available at Mango
Skims Scoop Neck One Piece, £88
Skims Scoop Neck One Piece, $, available at Skims
Away That Day Lake Como One Piece, £175
Away That Day Lake Como One Piece, $, available at Away That Day
Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit, £43
Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Berlook
CDLP Racer Swimsuit, £150
CDLP Racer Swimsuit, $, available at CDLP
COS Crossover-Back Swimsuit, £65
COS Crossover-Back Swimsuit, $, available at COS
Nobody’s Child Green Ruched Bodice Swimsuit, £65
Nobody’s Child Green Ruched Bodice Swimsuit, $, available at Nobody’s Child
Speedo Textured Deep U-Back Orange, £39
Speedo Textured Deep U-Back Orange, $, available at Speedo
Reformation Victoria One Piece Swimsuit, £148
Reformation Victoria One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Reformation
Lovers and Friends Show Me One Piece, £126
Lovers and Friends Show Me One Piece, $, available at Revolve
free-est Amber One-Piece Swimsuit, £158
free-est Amber One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Free People
Hunza G Red Square Neck Swimsuit, £230
Hunza G Red Square Neck Swimsuit, $, available at SSENSE
Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip, £105
Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip, $, available at Summersalt
Superdry Tie-Dye Swimsuit, $44.99 £31.49
Superdry Tie-Dye Swimsuit, $, available at Superdry
Ôsalé Sea Salt Nikki Swimsuit, £210
Ôsalé Sea Salt Nikki Swimsuit, $, available at Ôsalé
River Island Plus Coral Crinkle Whipstitch Swimsuit, £35
River Island Plus Coral Crinkle Whipstitch Swimsuit, $, available at River Island
Hush Lola Rib Scoop Swimsuit, £79
Hush Lola Rib Scoop Swimsuit, $, available at Hush
iets frans Seamless One-Piece Swimsuit, £29
iets frans Seamless One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Reiss Rita Lattice Halter Neck Swimsuit, £98
Reiss Rita Lattice Halter Neck Swimsuit, $, available at Next
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