Make a splash: Swimsuits and beachwear for summer's high season

Take a dip, relax poolside or soak up some sun at a favorite beach in swimsuits and beachwear that make summer last.

There’s plenty of summer left so let’s dive in.

Looking for a luxury swimsuit or beachwear at a discount is easier as summer gets into high gear. High summer is the perfect time to find that coveted suit for less.

Yes, the one-piece is now retro. L’Agence has one-pieces that feature retro styling reimagined. Why not take the plunge in Lisa Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit in Powder Blue with white trim.  Its boucle fabric is like wearing Chanel, only underwater. Or the Breana Plunge One-Piece nylon halter in white trimmed with black: what an elegant way to get some sun.

Bandeau suits are very retro. In black with gold side buttons and contrasting white trim, this textured Tory Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit is classic Hollywood, Brentwood-style.

Want to cover up a two-piece with panache? Ambala’s Mesh Cover-Up top and skirt in black is dressy enough to wear to dinner after a day at the beach.

Leave it to Dolce & Gabbana to offer graphic-print everything including swimsuits. Their Majolica One-Piece swimsuit is almost too pretty to wear to the beach with its blue graphic design on white. A printed blue and white suit that is delicate and feminine is Melissa Odabach’s Munich Strapless One-Piece Swimsuit with sash.

Even more feminine in pink is Camilla’s Livin La Vida Rosa Ruched Underwire One-Piece with sweetheart neckline and adjustable straps.

If you’re a minimalist when it comes to swimwear, Alaia’s Stretch Jersey swimsuit in taupe with square neckline and removable straps may be your ticket this summer. Minimalist retro suits more your thing? Dolce & Gabbana’s Cut-out Underwired Swimsuit is simply 50s reimagined.

A swimsuit line-up would not be complete without Versace. Versace’s Medusa Low-Back One-Piece Swimsuit in pale yellow and pink will be the most decorative suit on the beach this summer.

In the market for gingham? I love the lines of this Karla Colletto Gingham Ruched Swimsuit in blue and white.  Add an asymmetrical beach cover-up to match and you are picture perfect for any vacation.

Are belted swimsuits more your style? Try Melissa Odabash’s scoop neck Rio Belted One-Piece Swimsuit in white with navy trim. If plaid on anything is you, I’d suggest Burberry’s Sabrina Check V-Back One-Piece Swimsuit in Sand.

Ruffles required? Shoshanna’s Ruffled Striped One-Piece in French Blue and Optic White delivers. Its halter neckline and white ruffle detail add a frilly element to this feminine suit. Looking for something sweet yet sexy? This Farah Ruffle One-Piece Swimsuit in Violetta and pointelle gives off a corset vibe with ruffle trim, front buttons and ties.

Finally, there’s a 50s Hollywood siren swimsuit by Bondi Born: Eleanor One-Piece Swimsuit in hot pink with cut out sweetheart neckline, empire waist and wide shoulder straps that’s leading lady beautiful.

Whatever you wear for a swim, make a splash by choosing a suit that’s comfortable, eye-catching and most importantly, a suit that suits you.

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