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Ten of the best swimsuits

Are you searching for that perfect bikini?

Well, we say stop, ditch the two-piece and look at the swimsuit instead. As well as offering a whole lot of support, particularly if you’re planning to get involved with water sports, there’s also a lot more fabric to get fashionable with. Just think of the variations in patterns, cuts and straps.

Still not sure? Check out our pick of ten of the best swimsuits – we think they’re enough to prove that the one-piece can be cool too.

Floral spot swimsuit from Dickins & Jones

Floral spot swimsuit from Dickins and Jones

Priced at £45.

Available from House of Fraser

Foulard-print swimsuit from Dolce & Gabbana

Foulard-print swimsuit from Dolce and Gabbana

Priced at £355.

Available from matchesfashion.com

Abstract print twisted front plunge swimsuit from M&S Collection

Abstract print twisted front plunge swimsuit from M and S Collection

Priced at £35.

Available from Marks & Spencer

Plunge foil floral swimsuit from Topshop

Plunge foil floral swimsuit from Topshop

Priced at £36.

Available from Topshop

Red brush strokes triangle swimsuit from Paul Smith

Red brush strokes triangle swimsuit from Paul Smith

Priced at £110.

Available from Paul Smith

Bridget plunge front swimsuit with gold belt from Moeva London

Bridget plunge front swimsuit with gold belt from Moeva London

Priced at £263.

Available from Carnet de Mode

Jade Zara swimsuit from Melissa Odabash + Julien Macdonald

Jade Zara swimsuit from Melissa Odabash and Julien Macdonald

Priced at £120.

Available from The Outnet

Michael watch band convertible one-shoulder Maillot swimsuit from Michael Kors

Michael watch band convertible one-shoulder Maillot swimsuit from Michael Kors

Priced at £129.90.

Available from John Lewis

Mineral print goddess swimsuit from Biba

Mineral print goddess swimsuit from Biba

Priced at £55.

Available from House of Fraser

V-neck nude palm floral swimsuit from Ted Baker

V-neck nude palm floral swimsuit from Ted Baker

Priced at £79.

Available from Ted Baker

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