The Best One-Piece Swimsuits, Tested By a Style Writer

Reported by Women's Health Magazine.

The one-piece swimsuit has had its cultural moment — and it's not going anywhere. Whether you're chasing a retro silhouette, serious support, or just something you can wear from the water straight to dinner, the options right now are genuinely good. According to Women's Health Magazine, style contributor Lily Wohlner put a full range of one-pieces through their paces, and the results are worth knowing before you click "add to cart."

At the budget-friendly end, the Cupshe One Piece earned top marks for fit, flattery, and value. The nylon-spandex blend is stretchy and quick-drying, the mesh cutouts keep things breathable without sacrificing coverage, and a deep-V neckline does exactly what you think it does. Wohlner notes the double back straps and neck tie make it feel secure — just size up if you're between sizes. Similarly overperforming for the price: the Eomenie One Piece, Amazon's number-one bestselling one-piece. Its ruched midsection, high-cut leg, and buttery-soft fabric make it a legitimate workhorse for long beach days. The built-in padding isn't removable, but the suit is fully lined — so going sheer in the water is never a concern.

When You Want More Structure

For support that doesn't read as sporty, the Abercrombie Underwire One-Piece delivers. No padding, but cushioned underwire and wide straps offer real lift — and the contrast trim gives it a polished, slightly retro finish that looks far more expensive than it is. If full-coverage is the priority, La Blanca's Shirred One-Piece covers the back and backside completely without looking frumpy, thanks to a square neckline and removable cups. The shirring through the midsection sculpts without compressing. On the opposite end of the coverage spectrum, the Skims Scoop Neck One-Piece is unapologetically body-conscious — compressive, high-cut at the leg, low in the back — and it comes in sizes up to 4XL.

For performance, the Speedo one-piece is the WH editors' pick for laps and water sports. The polyester-spandex construction snaps back, stays put, and — critically — holds its shape wash after wash. If aesthetics are the priority, the Montce Bella One-Piece is the most overtly stylish of the bunch: silky nylon-elastane fabric, a sweetheart neckline, underwire push-up construction, and energy that belongs somewhere on the Amalfi Coast. The leg cut is high and the back coverage is minimal, so size up if you want a little more real estate. And for anyone who swims while on their period, there's a period-proof one-piece with an invisible absorbent layer that holds up to three teaspoons — backup protection, zero bulk, no rethinking your plans.

The right one-piece has always existed — you just needed someone to do the testing first.

Read the original at Women's Health Magazine.