Show Some Skin In These 28 Low-Back One-Piece Swimsuits

The swim scene has come a very long way. Where itty-bitty string bikinis were once de rigueur for looking sexy at the beach and by the pool, we're now opting for on-trend bathing suits that don't show off too much skin and rather show off just enough. To prove it, we're calling out the Goldilocks of swimsuits: one-pieces of the low-back variety. High upfront (to avoid any wave-induced slippage) and low in the back, these pieces officially end the days of compromising coverage for sex appeal.

The world of low-back one-piece swimsuits is nearly limitless, with everyone from Target and Anthropologie to Farm Rio and plus-size retailer Cupshe throwing their hats (or maillots) in the ring. While you may not get the line-less tan you're used to, it'll all be worth it when you don't have to spend any time adjusting and re-tying your string bikini after every dip in the water.

To help you find a swimsuit that's just right, we've laid out all the best straight-size and plus-size one-pieces. Trust us, you'll sail through the rest of summer with these not-too-revealing, not-too-conservative, low-back one-piece swimsuits.

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Lululemon Waterside V-Neck Skimpy-Fit One-Piece Swimsuit

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Lululemon Waterside V-Neck Skimpy-Fit One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Lululemon

Skims Scoop Neck One Piece

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Skims Scoop Neck One Piece, $, available at Skims

FP Beach Swim Amber One-Piece Swimsuit

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FP Beach Swim Amber One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Free People

LSpace Coco One-Piece Swimsuit

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LSpace Coco One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

Berlook Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit

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Berlook The Backless Lurex One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Berlook

Fabletics Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit

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Fabletics Low Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Fabletics

PrettyLittleThing Floral Lace-Up Back Swimsuit

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PrettyLittleThing Plus Floral Lace-Up Back Swimsuit, $, available at PrettyLittleThing

Frankies Bikinis Pamela Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit

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Frankies Bikinis x Pamela Anderson Pamela Cheeky One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece

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Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece, $, available at Revolve

Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit

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Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit, $, available at Summersalt

Aerie Crinkle Scoop One Piece Swimsuit

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Aerie Crinkle Scoop One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Aerie

H&M High Leg Swimsuit

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H&M High Leg Swimsuit, $, available at H&M

Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit

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Adidas Adicolor 3-Stripes Swimsuit, $, available at Adidas

Asos Design Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit

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ASOS Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS

Free Society One Shoulder Cut Out Swimsuit

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Free Society One Shoulder Cut Out Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS

Cupshe Plunge Twist Halter Plus Size One Piece Swimsuit

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Cupshe Plunge Twist Halter One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at cupshe

Becca by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece

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BECCA by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece, $, available at Dillard's

Everlane The Square Neck One Piece

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Everlane The Square-Neck One-Piece, $, available at Everlane

Farm Rio Sweet Rio One Piece Swimsuit

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Farm Rio Sweet Rio One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Farm Rio

Alohas The Elipse One-Piece Swimsuit

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ALOHAS The Elipse One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at alohas

Bleu Rod Beattie Ring Me Up Off-the-Shoulder Cross-Back Mio

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Bleu Rod Beattie Ring Me Up Off-the-Shoulder Cross-Back Swimsuit, $, available at Zappos

Lovers and Friends Essa One Piece

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Lovers and Friends Essa One Piece, $, available at Revolve

Miraclesuit Plus Size Escape Underwire Allover-Slimming Wrap One-Piece

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Miraclesuit Underwire Allover-Slimming Wrap One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Macy's

Devon Windsor Paris Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit

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Devon Windsor Paris Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Kona Sol Pucker Textured Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit

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Kona Sol Pucker Textured Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Target

Relleciga High Cut Low Back One Piece Thong Swimsuit

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RELLECIGA High Cut Low Back One Piece Thong Swimsuit, $, available at Amazon

Dixperfect Retro Inspired High Cut Low Back One Piece

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Dixperfect Retro High Cut Low Back One Piece, $, available at Amazon

Nike Lace-Up Tie-Back Swimsuit

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Nike Lace-Up Tie-Back Swimsuit, $, available at Nike

Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece

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Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece, $, available at Revolve

Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit

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Good American Always Fits Modern Tank Swimsuit, $, available at Good American

Hurley Solid Square Neck One Piece

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Hurley Solid Square Neck One Piece, $, available at Hurley

J.Crew Fairfax Stripe Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit

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J.Crew Fairfax Stripe Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at J.Crew

Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit

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Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Athleta

Madewell Reversible Tie Spaghetti-Strap One-Piece Swimsuit

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Madewell Reversible Tie Spaghetti-Strap One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Madewell

Bleu by Rod Beattie Plus Size Kore Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit

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Bleu by Rod Beattie Kore Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Macy's

Boamar Vivian One-Piece Swimsuit

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Boamar Vivian One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit

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La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Nordstrom

PacSun Eco Black Selena Low Back One Piece Swimsuit

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PacSun Eco Black Selena Low Back One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at PacSun

Andie Swim The Bells One Piece

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Andie Swim The Bells One Piece — Eco Nylon, $, available at Andie Swim

Rio de Sol Hype Tie Front Brazilian One Piece

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Rio de Sol Hype Tie Front Brazilian One Piece, $, available at Zappos

Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One Piece Swimsuit

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Swimsuits For All Cut Out Underwire One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Swimsuits For All

Agua Bendita Tulipa Suki One Piece Swimsuit

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Agua Bendita Tulipa Suki One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Shopbop

Stone Fox Swim Azalea Printed One-Piece Swimsuit

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Stone Fox Swim Azalea Printed One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Frankies Bikinis Fawn Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit

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Frankies Bikinis Fawn Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Frankies Bikinis

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Fall’s Biggest Fashion Trends Include Business-Core Basics & Buckles

While there’s still time to indulge in the Barbie-colored, mermaid-inspired, poolside-lounging looks of summer, come autumn we’ll quite literally be getting back to business as far as our closets (and schedules) are concerned. According to the fall 2023 collections, the best in fashion for the season ahead includes all things sleek and sophisticated, though not without opportunity for a sparkly twist. 

Before the sun sets on summer styles, we’re getting a head start on our fall/winter attire by revisiting the biggest looks from the runways of New York to Paris and beyond. From Valentino betting big on shades of red to an enthusiastic embrace of serious suiting (and ties!) by the likes of Alexander McQueen and Dior, expect ensembles that are both bold and elevated this autumn. And for the shoppers among us who are shooting for the stars, there are looks straight out of the galaxy to help take your cold-weather dressing to new heights. Keep scrolling for a list of the top fall/winter 2023 trends to add to your closet now.

Fall Trend 2023: Business-Core

After a summer of channeling Ariel from The Little Mermaid, get ready for a Shiv Roy kind of a fall (Succession may be over, but its grip on the sartorial zeitgeist is not). Think: polished power suits, blazers over turtlenecks, button-downs and pencil skirts. Dior, Alexander McQueen, Valentino and GCDS endorsed ties to complete the business core look, while Saint Laurent, Dries Van Noten, Tods, and Marc Jacobs made a case for pinstripes. 

Fall Trend 2023: Celestial Attire

If you’re looking for something a bit more whimsical than officewear, consider celestial attire for a more inspired seasonal wardrobe. From star-shaped embellishments at the newly rebranded (but always dazzling) Rabanne to planet prints and gravity defying-updos at Thom Browne to shimmering fabrics at Giambattista Valli and Gucci, it’s all about galaxy glamour this fall. 

Fall Trend 2023: Belts & Buckles

The bevy of belts and buckles on the fall/winter 2023 runways are likely derivatives of last season’s enthusiastic embrace of both utilitarian attire and biker fashion. The hardcore hardwear is an edgy upgrade for your shoes and accessories à la Givenchy, Alaïa, and Peter Do, but we’re also seeing these bold details turned into dress straps, fringed hems, and outfit enhancements and enclosures by designers like Monse and Blumarine.

Fall Trend 2023: Off-the-Shoulder Ensembles

There’s something innately romantic about putting on that cozy autumn knitwear as the leaves begin to change color. Add to that a visible hint of skin, and you’ve got yourself a look that’s anything but boring. Everyone from Rejina Pyo and Zimmerman to Victoria Beckham, Ralph Lauren, and Balmain is showing extra love to off-the-shoulder ensembles this fall in the form of floor-grazing frocks, structured tops, and, of course, classic knit sweaters.

Fall Trend 2023: Bright Tights

Add a daring pop of color to your fall/winter wardrobe with a pair of bright tights. There was hosiery in shades of orange and pink at Versace, green and blue at Miu Miu, purples at red at Rochas, and magenta and yellow at Rev. Added bonus: You don’t need a big budget to participate in this big-impact trend.

Fall Trend 2023: Red

Red really is the color of desire this season thanks to a number of standout looks by Valentino. The fashion house that was responsible for making Barbie Pink a thing way before the movie hit screens is now endorsing a new shade for the fall. And if that’s not reason enough to get behind all things love- and cherry-colored, perhaps the fact that industry heavyweights like Jacquemus, Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Loewe, and Prada are all on board will do the trick. The list goes on. 

Fall Trend 2023: Neutral Layers

It is a simple fact of nature that, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction (thanks, Sir Isaac Newton!). The rule applies to fashion, too. In response to the rise of Barbiecore in all its hot-pink glory this past spring and summer, the fall/winter runways were awash with ultra-wearable neutrals: whites and blacks, chocolates and creams, grays and dark greens. A signature of the perennially cool quiet luxury aesthetic, these sleek shades are making us want to max out on minimalism this season, as demonstrated by Marc Jacobs, Alaia, Paul Smith and Hermès.

Fall Trend 2023: Return of the 2010s

Style from the past few years has been largely defined by the Y2K trends that dominated the early 2000s, but we’re noticing a gradual and chronological shift toward fashion from the 2010s in more recent collections. See: trending high-low silhouettes (Versace and Rochas); peplum shapes (Brandon Maxwell and Tove); and ruffled, asymmetrical hemlines (Acne Studios and Coach).

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