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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Melanie Wilkinson

The 64 best bikinis, swimsuits and men’s trunks for summer 2026

Two women pose in swimwear against a pink background with a beach ball and wave props. One wears a yellow bikini and one a white swimsuit.
Left: orange bikini, top, £44, bottoms, £28, Bravissimo. Rainbow necklace, £98, Astley Clarke. Brown beaded necklace, £179, Monica Vinader. Right: white swimsuit, £140, Bond-eye. Green sunglasses, £16, M&S. Gold earrings, £29.99, Pilgrim. Gold hoop earrings, £179, Monica Vinader. Photography: David Newby. Styling: Melanie Wilkinson Photograph: David Newby/The Guardian

The trick with swimwear shopping is to stick to well-established criteria. Your priorities, of course, are comfort, support, coverage and price. But while your demure black one-piece might cover those bases, you shouldn’t settle for a costume that does the bare minimum.

Take tummy control swimwear. If you want support in that area, you don’t have to avoid bikinis. Try a high waist pair with a built-in control panel, or a tank top. Ruching is fairly standard these days (as is a tie at the side) and does the trick by tucking everything away. If in doubt, wear something printed to distract.

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