The swim scene has come a very long way. Where itty-bitty string bikinis were once de rigueur for looking sexy at the beach and by the pool, we’re now opting for on-trend bathing suits that don’t show off too much skin and rather show off just enough. To prove it, we’re calling out the Goldilocks of swimsuits: one-pieces of the low-back variety. High upfront (to avoid any wave-induced slippage) and low in the back, these pieces officially end the days of compromising coverage for sex appeal.
The world of low-back one-piece swimsuits is nearly limitless, with everyone from Target and Anthropologie to Farm Rio and plus-size retailer Cupshe throwing their hats (or maillots) in the ring. While you may not get the line-less tan you’re used to, it’ll all be worth it when you don’t have to spend any time adjusting and re-tying your string bikini after every dip in the water.
To help you find a swimsuit that’s just right, we’ve laid out all the best straight-size and plus-size one-pieces. Trust us, you’ll sail through the rest of summer with these not-too-revealing, not-too-conservative, low-back one-piece swimsuits.
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Lululemon Waterside V-Neck Skimpy-Fit One-Piece Swimsuit
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Lululemon Waterside V-Neck Skimpy-Fit One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Skims Scoop Neck One Piece
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Skims Scoop Neck One Piece, $, available at
FP Beach Swim Amber One-Piece Swimsuit
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FP Beach Swim Amber One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
LSpace Coco One-Piece Swimsuit
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LSpace Coco One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Berlook Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit
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Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Fabletics Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit
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Fabletics Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
PrettyLittleThing Floral Lace-Up Back Swimsuit
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PrettyLittleThing Plus Floral Lace-Up Back Swimsuit, $, available at
Frankies Bikinis Pamela Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit
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Frankies Bikinis x Pamela Anderson Pamela Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece
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Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece, $, available at
Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit
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Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit, $, available at
Aerie Crinkle Scoop One Piece Swimsuit
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Aerie Crinkle Scoop One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
H&M High Leg Swimsuit
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H&M High Leg Swimsuit, $, available at
Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit
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Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit, $, available at
Asos Design Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit
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ASOS Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit, $, available at
Free Society One Shoulder Cut Out Swimsuit
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Free Society One Shoulder Cut Out Swimsuit, $, available at
Cupshe Plunge Twist Halter Plus Size One Piece Swimsuit
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Cupshe Plunge Twist Halter One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Becca by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece
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BECCA by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece, $, available at
Everlane The Square Neck One Piece
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Everlane The Square-Neck One-Piece, $, available at
Farm Rio Sweet Rio One Piece Swimsuit
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Farm Rio Sweet Rio One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Alohas The Elipse One-Piece Swimsuit
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ALOHAS The Elipse One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Bleu Rod Beattie Ring Me Up Off-the-Shoulder Cross-Back Mio
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Bleu Rod Beattie Ring Me Up Off-the-Shoulder Cross-Back Swimsuit, $, available at
Lovers and Friends Essa One Piece
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Lovers and Friends Essa One Piece, $, available at
Miraclesuit Plus Size Escape Underwire Allover-Slimming Wrap One-Piece
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Miraclesuit Underwire Allover-Slimming Wrap One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Devon Windsor Paris Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit
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Devon Windsor Paris Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Kona Sol Pucker Textured Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit
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Kona Sol Pucker Textured Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Relleciga High Cut Low Back One Piece Thong Swimsuit
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RELLECIGA High Cut Low Back One Piece Thong Swimsuit, $, available at Amazon
Dixperfect Retro Inspired High Cut Low Back One Piece
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Dixperfect Retro High Cut Low Back One Piece, $, available at Amazon
Nike Lace-Up Tie-Back Swimsuit
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Nike Lace-Up Tie-Back Swimsuit, $, available at
Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece
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Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece, $, available at
Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit
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Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit, $, available at
Hurley Solid Square Neck One Piece
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Hurley Solid Square Neck One Piece, $, available at
J.Crew Fairfax Stripe Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit
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J.Crew Fairfax Stripe Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit
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Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Madewell Reversible Tie Spaghetti-Strap One-Piece Swimsuit
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Madewell Reversible Tie Spaghetti-Strap One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Bleu by Rod Beattie Plus Size Kore Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit
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Bleu by Rod Beattie Kore Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Boamar Vivian One-Piece Swimsuit
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Boamar Vivian One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit
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La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
PacSun Eco Black Selena Low Back One Piece Swimsuit
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PacSun Eco Black Selena Low Back One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Andie Swim The Bells One Piece
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Andie Swim The Bells One Piece — Eco Nylon, $, available at
Rio de Sol Hype Tie Front Brazilian One Piece
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Rio de Sol Hype Tie Front Brazilian One Piece, $, available at
Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One Piece Swimsuit
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Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Agua Bendita Tulipa Suki One Piece Swimsuit
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Agua Bendita Tulipa Suki One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Stone Fox Swim Azalea Printed One-Piece Swimsuit
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Stone Fox Swim Azalea Printed One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
Frankies Bikinis Fawn Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit
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Frankies Bikinis Fawn Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at
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