The swim scene has come a very long way. Where itty-bitty string bikinis were once de rigueur for looking sexy at the beach and by the pool, we’re now opting for on-trend bathing suits that don’t show off too much skin and rather show off just enough. To prove it, we’re calling out the Goldilocks of swimsuits: one-pieces of the low-back variety. High upfront (to avoid any wave-induced slippage) and low in the back, these pieces officially end the days of compromising coverage for sex appeal.
The world of low-back one-piece swimsuits is nearly limitless, with everyone from Target and Anthropologie to Farm Rio and plus-size retailer Cupshe 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 one-pieces. Trust us, you’ll sail through the rest of summer with these not-too-revealing, not-too-conservative, low-back one-piece swimsuits.
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Topshop Scoop Swimsuit in Orange Papaya Print
Topshop Scoop Swimsuit in Orange Papaya Print, $, available at ASOS
Skims Signature Swim Scoop Neck One Piece
Skims Signature Swim Scoop Neck One Piece, $, available at Skims
Pretty Little Thing Plus Orange Cross Front Cut Out Swimsuit
Pretty Little Thing Plus Orange Cross Front Cut Out Swimsuit, $, available at Pretty Little Thing
Free People free-est Amber One-Piece Swimsuit
free-est Amber One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Free People
LSPACE Holly Classic One-Piece Swimsuit
LSpace Holly Classic One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie
Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip
Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip, $, available at Summersalt
Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit
Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Berlook
Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece
Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece, $, available at Revolve
Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit
Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit, $, available at Adidas
Aerie Shine Rib Scoop Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit
Aerie Shine Rib Scoop Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Aerie
H&M Halterneck Swimsuit
H&M Halterneck Swimsuit, $, available at H&M
Knix Cinch Leakproof Shaper One Piece Swimsuit
Knix Cinch Leakproof Shaper One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Knix
Cupshe Green Plunging Ruffle One-Piece
Cupshe Green Plunging Ruffle One-Piece, $, available at Cupshe
Farm Rio White Carioca Posters One Piece Swimsuit
Farm Rio White Carioca Posters One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Farm Rio
Villa Fresca Stella One-Piece
Villa Fresca Stella One-Piece, $, available at Villa Fresca
It’s Now Cool The Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit
It’s Now Cool The Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Nike Swim Retro Flow T-Back One-Piece Swimsuit
Nike Swim Retro Flow Women’s T-Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Nike
Kitty and Vibe Plunge One Piece
Kitty and Vibe Plunge One Piece, $, available at Kitty and Vibe
Norma Kamali x Revolve Marissa One Piece
Norma Kamali x Revolve Marissa One Piece, $, available at Revolve
Left On Friday Peak Suit
Left on Friday Peak Suit, $, available at Left on Friday
Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit
Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Swimsuits For All
Etam Satin One-Piece Swimsuit With Gem Details
Etam Satin One-Piece Swimsuit With Gem Details, $, available at Etam
Eres Destino Tank One-Piece
Eres Destino Tank One-Piece, $, available at Eres
Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit
Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit, $, available at Good American
Cosabella Vita Marina Curvy Strappy One Piece
Cosabella Vita Marina Curvy Strappy One Piece, $, available at Cosabella
Jade Swim Capri One Piece
Jade Swim Capri One Piece, $, available at Jade Swim
Pieces Curve Scoop Back Swimsuit
Pieces Curve Scoop Back Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS
Monday Swimwear Clovelly One Piece
Monday Swimwear Clovelly One Piece, $, available at Monday Swimwear
Mikoh Apollo One-Piece
Mikoh Apollo One-Piece, $, available at Mikoh
Andie Swim The Tulum One Piece LT
Andie Swim The Tulum One Piece LT, $, available at Andie Swim
Hunza G Denise Frill Swim Metallic Crinkle One Piece
Hunza G Denise Frill Swim Metallic Crinkle One Piece, $, available at Shopbop
Same Los Angeles Double Layer One Piece
Same Los Angeles Double Layer One Piece, $, available at Same Los Angeles
Lands’ End Tummy Control Cap Sleeve High-neck X-Back One Piece Swimsuit
Lands’ End Tummy Control Cap Sleeve High-neck One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Target
Oceanus Anise White Scoop Back Swimsuit
Oceanus Anise White Scoop Back Swimsuit, $, available at Oceanus
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