Believe it or not, when it comes to wearing a white swimsuit, sand stains are the least of our worries [1]. Instead, we're focused on coverage. We want designs that don't become see-through as soon as we slip into the water, and we want silhouettes that really hold us in tight. In other words, we're steering clear of anything that's too strappy or revealing [2].
You might be thinking, "Then why wear a white suit at all?," but we're certainly not ones to shy away from a little challenge. White looks great with a tan, and our bold style isn't limited to breezy cover-ups [3]. And, though we're not ones to abide by any fashion rules [4], we know there's a natural inclination to wear white on Memorial Day weekend.
On that note, browse through the crisp one-pieces and bikinis we rounded up here — all of which boast enough fabric for maximum comfort — and choose your favorite for your go at the beach.
Lucky Brand Embroidered One-Piece Swimsuit [5] ($98)
Lovers + Friends Ibiza Bikini Top [6] ($94)
For Love and Lemons Barcelona Bikini Top [7] ($128)
Minimale Animale All Shook Up Embroidered Bikini Bottoms [8] ($130)
Vince Camuto Cruise Halter Maillot With Removable Soft Cups [9] ($106)
Onia Allie One-Piece [10] ($150)
Ruched Seaside One-Piece [11] ($118)
Kiini Valentine Triangle Bikini Top [12] ($165)
Zara Halter Neck Swimsuit [13] ($36)
Beth Richards Knot Top Bikini Top [14] ($130)
Beach Riot x Stone Cold Fox Poppy One Piece [15] ($180)
Topshop Moulded Triangle Bikini Top [16] ($20)
Gap Halter One-Piece [17] ($45-$60)
Dorothy Perkins Southbeach White Swimsuit [18] ($44)
H&M Bandeau Bikini Top [19] ($18) and Bikini Bottoms [20] ($13)
ASOS T Back High Leg Plunge Swimsuit [21] ($26)
Karla Colletto Rick Rack Halter Monokini [22] ($311)
Missguided Cut Out One Shoulder Swimsuit White [23] ($37)
Missguided High Leg Drop Side Swimsuit White [24] ($31)
Marysia Mott Bikini Top [25] ($143)
Made by Dawn Ribbed Scoop Neck Bikini Set [26] ($260)
Solid & Striped The Alexandra One Piece Bathing Suit [27] ($150)
Vitamin A Rayna Perforated Swimsuit [28] ($220)
Nasty Gal Nadia Ruffle Swimsuit [29] ($78)
Nasty Gal Hot as Hell HAHp On It Eyelet Swimsuit [30] ($198)
T by Alexander Wang Two-Tone Mesh-Paneled Swimsuit [31] ($365)
Eberjey Crystal Valley Nadine One Piece [32] ($159)
J.Crew Mesh French Top [33] ($58) and Bottom [34] ($40)