17 sleek two-pieces that’ll suit every body type

Summer ’18 might go down as the year the one-piece outsold the bikini for the first time since the ’80s when maillots made a big splash (coincidentally another fashion era that was obsessed with all things leotard and bodysuit.) But that doesn’t mean that two-piece swimsuits have totally gone out of style. In fact, they’re better than ever this year because, for the first time, more designers are introducing inclusive offerings that’ll, ahem, suit a wide range of body types.

Unlike their itty-bitty predecessors, current silhouettes offer plenty of coverage thanks to rising waistlines and extended crop cuts. Designers are thinking farther outside the swimsuit box than typical triangle cuts with wrap tops, shrunken camisole styles, and high-waisted bottoms. Better still, like their one-piece cousins, cute bikinis have undergone a minimalist makeover this season. Without prints or trendy detailing that’ll ultimately date your suit, this year’s selection has a particularly timeless quality.

“It becomes about the way the suit interacts with the body over any bells and whistles.”—Mara Hoffman

“With something minimal, it’s nice to let the color or silhouette speak,” says Mara Hoffman, creative director and founder of her namesake label. “Choosing one aspect of design over all other aspects, like working with color or shapes can create something beautiful. It becomes about the way the suit interacts with the body over any bells and whistles.”

Read: Minimal does not equate to boring and can easily highlight your figure just the way you like. The simplicity of a two-piece suit can, in fact, appear just as striking as something more adorned whether you go for neutral tones, vibrant shades or pastel hues. A well-made style will speak for itself as clean lines and pared-back design elements are able to shine. If you’re team minimalism, here are 17 bikinis available in extended sizes, from under-the-radar brands to affordable swimwear favorites.

Two-piece suits with mass appeal

Aerie Crop Cami Scoop Bikini Top in Rose $18

Aerie Bikini Bottom in Rose $12

Alpine Butterfly Dolly Top in Black $68

Alpine Butterfly Star Bikini Bottom $53

Swimsuits for All Valentine White Bikini $51

H&M Ruffled Balconette Bikini Top in Black $20

H&M Bikini Bottoms with Flounce in Black $15

Mara Hoffman Mila Bikini Top in Peach $145

Mara Hoffman Lydia Bikini Bottom in Peach $130

Express Lace-up Bikini Top in Cobalt $20

Express Banded Bikini Bottom in Sour Cherry $15

Nu Swim Straight Top in Grass $82

Araks Elias Bikini Top in Black $200

Araks Jayne Bikini Bottom Black $115

Mikoh Queensland Top in Clear Sky $112

Cos Asymmetrical Bikini Top in Pink $45

Mikoh Lahaina Bottom in Honey $90