Most Flattering J.Crew Swimsuit

Ask any prep where she prefers to shop, and we bet J.Crew will be on the list. But the retailer's beachwear section actually appeals to a wide range of styles. That's because J.Crew offers the most classic cuts and colors, along with a few trendy designs that look wearable enough to try. The love for J.Crew Swim is so strong, in fact, one woman even wrote an ode to the scoopback, requesting a restock. Naturally, the brand fulfilled her wish.

J.Crew's swim designer, Amy Romanowsky, knows a thing or two about sold-out suits. When we talked to her about the most universally flattering bikini and one-piece, along with the perfect coverups to go with them, she even offered up a few secrets. Below you'll find a guide to the silhouettes J.Crew can barely keep in stock and the details that make them so special. Read on to learn the basics, and shop these pieces while they're hot.