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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Shop Lululemon
Lululemon Waterside V-Neck Skimpy-Fit One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Lululemon
Shop Skims
Skims Scoop Neck One Piece, $, available at Skims
Shop Free People
FP Beach Swim Amber One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Free People
Shop Anthropologie
LSpace Coco One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Berlook
Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Berlook
Shop Fabletics
Fabletics Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Fabletics
Shop PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing Plus Floral Lace-Up Back Swimsuit, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
Shop Frankies Bikinis
Frankies Bikinis x Pamela Anderson Pamela Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
Shop Revolve
Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece, $, available at Revolve
Shop Summersalt
Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit, $, available at Summersalt
Shop Aerie
Aerie Crinkle Scoop One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Aerie
Shop H&M
H&M High Leg Swimsuit, $, available at H&M
Shop Adidas
Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit, $, available at Adidas
Shop Asos
ASOS Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS
Shop Asos
Free Society One Shoulder Cut Out Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS
Shop Cupshe
Cupshe Plunge Twist Halter One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at cupshe
Shop Dillards
BECCA by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece, $, available at Dillard’s
Shop Everlane
Everlane The Square-Neck One-Piece, $, available at Everlane
Shop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Sweet Rio One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Farm Rio
Shop Urban Outfitters
ALOHAS The Elipse One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at alohas
Shop Zappos
Bleu Rod Beattie Ring Me Up Off-the-Shoulder Cross-Back Swimsuit, $, available at Zappos
Shop Revolve
Lovers and Friends Essa One Piece, $, available at Revolve
Shop Macy’s
Miraclesuit Underwire Allover-Slimming Wrap One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Macy’s
Shop Urban Outfitters
Devon Windsor Paris Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop Target
Kona Sol Pucker Textured Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Target
Shop Amazon
RELLECIGA High Cut Low Back One Piece Thong Swimsuit, $, available at Amazon
Shop Amazon
Dixperfect Retro High Cut Low Back One Piece, $, available at Amazon
Shop Nike
Nike Lace-Up Tie-Back Swimsuit, $, available at Nike
Shop Revolve
Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece, $, available at Revolve
Shop Good American
Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit, $, available at Good American
Shop Hurley
Hurley Solid Square Neck One Piece, $, available at Hurley
Shop J.Crew
J.Crew Fairfax Stripe Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at J.Crew
Shop Athleta
Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Athleta
Shop Madewell
Madewell Reversible Tie Spaghetti-Strap One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Madewell
Shop Macy’s
Bleu by Rod Beattie Kore Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Macy’s
Shop Anthropologie
Boamar Vivian One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Nordstrom
La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Nordstrom
Shop PacSun
PacSun Eco Black Selena Low Back One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at PacSun
Shop Andie Swim
Andie Swim The Bells One Piece — Eco Nylon, $, available at Andie Swim
Shop Zappos
Rio de Sol Hype Tie Front Brazilian One Piece, $, available at Zappos
Shop Swimsuits For All
Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Swimsuits For All
Shop Shopbop
Agua Bendita Tulipa Suki One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Shopbop
Shop Urban Outfitters
Stone Fox Swim Azalea Printed One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop Frankies Bikinis
Frankies Bikinis Fawn Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Frankies Bikinis
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