I Hate Wearing Swimsuits, But I Love Buying Them

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For someone who literally cringes at the idea of frolicking around in a swimsuit in public—though I will admit, I’ve gotten more used it over time—I somehow find myself on a more than handful of warm-weathered or tropical vacations per year, and I admittedly love a good suntan. So how do I get on during the whole beachside portion of things? Well, I’ve learned through my own experiences that one thing that helps me feel more comfortable in swimwear is finding suits that are not only pleasing to the eye but make me feel more confident just by wearing them.

Whether it’s a trendy of-the-moment bikini set, a flattering one-piece, or my personal favorite, the high-waisted bottom, investing not just money but time into finding the swimwear that makes you feel your best will go farther for your self-confidence than any pair of denim shorts or beach cover-up you can get your hands on. With that in mind, I took the time to round up a whopping 29 suits I’m loving for the upcoming warm weather-season. I think you'll love them too.

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.