One Last Hurrah—36 Elite Swimsuits for Your Pre-Labor Day Getaway

I'm ending summer on a high note.

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When you asked five-year-old me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said, without hesitation, "Bikini designer." Current me isn't too far off—I am, at this point, a professional swimsuit shopper. It is a skill I have cultivated over many summers on the lakes, many ocean dips, and more online carts than I care to admit. I know what I like, I know what works, and I know what’s worth the price.

With Labor Day weekend around the corner, I'll be at my family's lake house in Wisconsin, soaking up the last of the summer sun—and I already know that more than a few of these swimsuits will be making the trip with me. For wherever your late-summer travels take you, a new swimsuit (or two) feels like a non-negotiable. Ahead, a round-up of my 36 favorite swimsuits on the market, organized into three categories: classic bikinis, high-waisted bikinis, and one-pieces.

Bikinis

High-Waisted Bikinis

One-Pieces

Bailey Burke
Bailey Burke
Contributing Editor, Fashion

Bailey Burke is a New York–based contributing fashion editor to Marie Claire and Who What Wear. By day, she works on the Creator & Community team, overseeing influencer and branded content programs across both publications. It's a role that keeps her deeply plugged into the fashion and creator landscape—and has given her a keen eye for the dernier cri. Once (accurately) labeled a shopaholic, she now considers it market research.

A Chicago native who spent three years in Los Angeles before landing in New York City, Bailey's unique style is a direct product of everywhere she has lived. Outside of work, you'll find her planning her next trip, trying new restaurants, attending concerts, or convincing herself she needs just oneeee more thing in her cart. Follow her on Instagram at @baileyyburke.