Whilst (on the pages of a magazine at least) that neon bikini and tiger-head print cossie may seem to be the missing link in your summer wardrobe, believe us when we say that once your toes are nestled into the sand (unless you are at a pool/beach party in Miami/ Ibiza) you will wish you had invested in an all-black all-in-one. Universally flattering, enduringly chic and forever fashionable. And no, it needn’t look like your swim-school speedo suit, instead opt for clever detailing; carefully placed cut-outs, body contouring seams or simple metallic hardware.
From left; Melissa Odabash St Tropez Bandeau Swimsuit, £133 Net-a-Porter.com | Lisa Marie Fernandez Black Turbo Leigh Maillot, £330 Saltresortwear.com | Princess Tam Tam Mimi Swimsuit, £94 Princesstamtam.com | River Island Black Mesh Panel Cut Out, £25 Riverisland.com | ASOS Mesh Insert Bandeau Swimsuit, £12 Asos.com