From Chloé’s vintage-feel florals to high street folk-inspired embroidery and mid-range brands that know their way around a ruffle, pretty swimwear is everywhere this summer. Scroll to shop our favourites before they sell out. 


While a classic black one-piece feels like a safe bet, and a Hunza-G-inspired crinkle suit will always be a favourite with denim shorts, there’s something about a pretty swimsuit that I’ve always been drawn to. It’s a quick ticket to that free-spirited summer boho mood, salty hair and sandy toes welcome.

A woman in pretty swimwear—a yellow ruffled swimming costume and blue hairband—drinks from a watermelon on a sandy beach with turquoise water in the background.
Belle Anna Margot One-Piece Swimsuit
Free People, £168
Pretty swimwear one-piece with yellow floral and sun motifs, featuring adjustable shoulder straps tied in bows, displayed on a plain white background.
Barbarella Swimsuit
La DoubleJ, £390
A woman in pretty swimwear—a patterned one-piece swimming costume—and a white crocheted headscarf stands on a rocky beach with cliffs and trees in the background.
Coeur à L’ouest One Piece
Ysé, £100


The high street has some brilliant, budget-friendly options, like Mango’s super-flattering halterneck polka dot print (it’s giving Pretty Woman but on a yacht), and Free People’s fun ruffled-legged buttermilk yellow option – slightly more expensive but a good investment (I’ve had my eye on this for over a year, which proves it’s a keeper. 

A person wearing pretty swimwear—a white one-piece swimming costume with colourful floral embroidery and orange trim—sits on rocky ground outdoors. Only the back of the swimming costume and part of the person’s back are visible.
A cream-coloured bodysuit with thin straps features red and green floral embroidery on the chest and scalloped red trim along the neckline, armholes, and leg openings, making it a piece of pretty swimwear perfect for sunny days.
Embroidered Floral Swimsuit
Zara, £45.99

This dreamy folk-inspired embroidered swimsuit is high street and it’s under £50.

Woman standing by the water, smiling. She is wearing a pretty gingham one-piece swimming costume in red and white with cream lace trim. There are trees and a cloudy sky in the background, highlighting her elegant choice of pretty swimwear.
Montce Jacelyn Ruffle One-Piece
Free People, £188
Pretty swimwear meets playful charm in this pink one-piece swimming costume with ruffled shoulder straps and an all-over green cactus print on a light pink background. The costume has a fitted shape and feminine design details, making it a delightful choice for sunny days by the pool.
Peony Swimsuit Frog Blossom
Muzungu Sisters, £260
A woman smiles while wearing pretty swimwear—a floral one-piece swimming costume with a sweetheart neckline and adjustable straps—standing against a beige background.
Fleur One Piece
Dippin’ Daisy, £48 (was £69)


If you’re looking to invest in your holiday wardrobe, check out brands like Agua Bendita for the most charming prints in gorgeous pastel hues – they’ve also collaborated with Anthropologie this summer, where you’ll find more affordable price points. As well as my personal favourite, Peony. If I’m investing in one swimsuit this summer, it’s their chocolate brown floral print. A refreshing change from my usual black, I love the retro print and flattering ruched detail. I’m picturing it with frayed denim shorts, a raffia bag, and a silk headscarf.

A person stands outdoors against a stone wall, wearing pretty swimwear—a brown floral one-piece swimming costume with a front tie detail. The sky is partly cloudy.
Solstice Ruched One Piece
Peony, £250

If I’m investing in one swimsuit this summer, it’s this. The chocolate brown base makes a refreshing change from my usual black, and I love the retro print and flattering ruched detail.

Astrid, Contributing Fashion & Lifestyle Editor
Woman wearing pretty swimwear—a yellow and pink one-shoulder swimming costume with a floral pattern and tie detail on the shoulder—standing against a plain light background.
Sarah One Shoulder Swimsuit
ASOS, £28.99 (was £32)
A woman stands by a pool wearing pretty swimwear—a one-piece swimming costume with vertical blue and white stripes and red floral patterns—holding the side of her costume with one hand. Lush greenery appears in the background.
Kaylan Reversible One-Piece
Agua Bendita X Anthropologie, £170
A woman in pretty swimwear—a pink ruffled swimming costume—looks down whilst holding a hand mirror, standing in front of a white dressing table with a brush on it.
Marisol One Piece
Dippin’ Daisy, £69
A woman wears pretty swimwear—a strapless one-piece swimming costume with a large blue floral pattern and green leaves on a cream background. She looks down with her hand resting on her hip.
Rhythm Gigi Flora One-Piece
Anthropologie, £68
A woman wearing a pretty yellow and white chequered one-piece swimming costume poses confidently against a plain beige background, showing off her stylish swimwear.
Holiday Gingham Swimsuit
ASOS, £62
A woman stands on a beach wearing a light blue, polka-dot swimming costume with thin straps and a front tie detail. The pretty swimwear complements the scenic backdrop of waves and blue sky.
Rhythm Sierra Floral One-Piece
Free People, £118
A woman in pretty swimwear—a colourful floral swimming costume—sits on a stone ledge by the water at sunset, with trees and mountains in the background.
Emy Swimsuit
Balzac Paris, £140

Vintage-feel floral prints are such a great juxtaposition under an oversized white shirt.

A person wearing pretty swimwear—a floral swimming costume—and lifting a white shirt stands outdoors near water, with a scenic, sunlit landscape and distant mountains in the background.
Woman wearing pretty swimwear—a blue and white striped swimming costume with ruffled details—and a matching wide-brimmed hat, posing with one hand on the hat against a plain background.
Sail Away One Piece Swimsuit
For Love & Lemons, £195 (was £230)
A woman in a floral-patterned one-piece swimming costume stands on a beach, adjusting the red side ties of her pretty swimwear. The sea and waves are visible in the blurred background.
Lyra Printed One-Piece
Free People, £188
Woman wearing a white floral ruffled swimming costume with a ribbon tie at the chest, showcasing pretty swimwear against a plain light background. She has statement earrings and a spotted hair accessory.
Cherry Mae One Piece
For Love & Lemons, £230
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If you’re after something really special (hand-embroidered, candy-coloured crystal prints), look to Oceanus – a brand loved by the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Poppy Delevingne, and Anya Taylor-Joy.

A woman stands on a sandy beach with the sea behind her, wearing pretty swimwear—a light pink one-piece swimming costume decorated with colourful floral patterns—looking confidently at the camera under a clear blue sky.
Alabama Hand Embroidered Swimsuit
Oceanus, £310
One-piece swimming costume with a yellow, pink, and green floral pattern. This pretty swimwear features thin shoulder straps tied in bows at the top and a scoop neckline.
Floral-Print Swimsuit
Chloé, £445
A woman stands confidently in pretty swimwear—a white one-piece swimming costume with a subtle leaf pattern, hands on hips, against a beige fabric backdrop.
Iman Shell Swimsuit
Going Somewhere, £34
A pretty swimwear option, this one-piece swimming costume in pale green features thin shoulder straps and a delicate pink and white floral pattern arranged in vertical, symmetrical rows.
Durazno Playa Recycled Swimsuit
Agua By Agua Bendita, £380
A woman in pretty swimwear—a black-and-white polka dot swimming costume—sits on the edge of a boat, wearing sunglasses, with calm sea water and a cloudy sky in the background.
A person wearing pretty swimwear—a black and white polka dot swimming costume—and sunglasses stands on a boat, with the sea and distant land visible in the background.
Halter Polka Dot Swimsuit
Mango, £32.99 (was £45.99)

Polka dots in chocolate brown feel soft. but with a hit of glamour.

Pretty swimwear at its finest, this rust-coloured, one-shoulder swimming costume features a white floral pattern and a large frill detail across the chest and shoulder, laid flat on a white background.
Boleros Printed Recycled Swimsuit
Johanna Ortiz, £445
A woman wearing pretty swimwear—a colourful, floral one-piece swimming costume with thin straps and side ties—stands against a plain light background, looking at the camera with a relaxed expression.
One-Piece Swimsuit
Reserved, £27.99 (was £35.99)
A one-shoulder swimming costume with a side tie and a multicoloured floral pattern in horizontal stripes of white, purple, green, red, and blue on a white background—this pretty swimwear is perfect for making a stylish splash.
One-Shoulder Floral Swimsuit
Malina, £38 (was £59.99)
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