A classic silhouette is paired with modern touches — like a high-cut hip — in the ADRIANA ONE PIECE , which features a trendy colorblock design crafted by a woman-owned , Newport Beach-based brand , $ 169 , available online from Imme . ( immeswimwear . com )

“ A good swimsuit needs to have … three things : fit , fabric and fashion ,” says Blen Arciniega , store manager at Vix Paula Hermanny ’ s Fashion Island boutique . “ Your swimsuit should make you feel your all-time best by hugging your silhouette , [ plus ] providing you with comfortable support and coverage and — of course — radiant confidence .”

Carly Landig , a Newport Beachbased personal stylist , agrees . “ Fashion aside , what ’ s most important is feeling like yourself and as comfortable as you can in a suit ,” she says .

With comfort at the forefront of everyone ’ s minds since the COVID- 19 pandemic hit , one-piece swimsuits with interesting silhouettes have taken center stage in recent years and that trend is continuing into the current summer season . Landig says a belted one-piece that cinches your waist can be ideal if you have an hourglass figure , but colorblocking is popular for any and all body types and is a great way to add some excitement to your swim outfit .

One-piece suits don ’ t have to be boring though . Landig recommends finding options with cutouts , contrasting piping or asymmetrical straps while Arciniega suggests seeking out suits in rich jewel tones or bold prints that have high-cut legs or strappy details .

“ It ’ s all about compliment-inducing pieces and capturing the eye-catching moment this summer ,” she adds .

Another popular element this summer is texture . “ It takes on an almost clothinglike sensibility and is an easy way to elevate your swim game ,” Landig says . According to Arciniega , ribbed fabrics , crocheted materials and even seersucker have become popular in the swim industry .

As a stylist who deals with all types of apparel , Landig says that swimwear follows the same trends as the fashion runways , just with the beach in mind . From mermaid-inspired sparkles to silky , lingerie-style suits , adornments have heavily infiltrated the swim sector . She says that 1990s minimalist pieces are also having a moment , complete with balconette tops , square necklines and a high cut on the hips to elongate the leg .

For those in-between sizes , Arciniega recommends sizing down since swimwear typically expands when wet , and adds that trying suits on can be pivotal when choosing pieces because it gives you a chance to see how it fits — especially with so many styles to choose from .

“ It used to be that you would only see a couple of styles in an assortment of colors and maybe a print or two ,” Arciniega says . “ Now , [ swimwear ] … is a statement piece . It ’ s an opportunity to showcase your personal style with designs that incorporate unconventional textures , like knits or trims that incorporate gold hardware , leather , sequins , resins and even embroidery . It ’ s a whole new exciting world .”

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