Plunge Head First Into Summer With These 32 Low-Back One-Piece Swimsuits

The swim scene has come a very long way. Where itty bitty string bikinis were once de rigeur 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 up front (to avoid any wave-induced slippage) and low in 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 Anthropologie and Cupshe to Farm Rio and Madewell 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 be ready to take on the warmer months with these not-too-revealing, not-too-conservative, open-back one-piece swimsuits.

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ASOS DESIGN Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit

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ASOS Crinkle Low Back Swimsuit, $, available at ASOS

Frankies Bikinis Fawn Ruffle One Piece Swimsuit

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

Madewell Reversible Tie Spaghetti-Strap One-Piece Swimsuit

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

Aerie Crinkle Scoop One Piece Swimsuit

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

La Blanca Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit

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

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

Boamar Vivian One-Piece Swimsuit

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

Stone Fox Swim Azalea Printed One-Piece Swimsuit

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

SummerSalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit

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Summersalt The Ruffle Backflip Swimsuit, $, available at Summersalt

Farm Rio Sweet Rio One Piece Swimsuit

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

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

H&M High Leg Swimsuit

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

Free Society One Shoulder Cut Out Swimsuit

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

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

Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece

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Maaji Nacar Reversible One Piece, $, available at Revolve

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

Nike Lace-Up Tie-Back Swimsuit

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

Peixoto Janis V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

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Peixoto Janis V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

Weekday Stream Open Back Swimsuit

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Weekday Stream Open Back Swim Suit, $, available at ASOS

Dixperfect Retro Inspired High Cut Low Back One Piece

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

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

Cupshe Plunge Twist Halter Plus Size One Piece Swimsuit

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

Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit

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Athleta Hampton One Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Athleta

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

J.Crew Reversible Scoopneck One-Piece Swimsuit

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J.Crew Reversible Scoopneck One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at J.Crew

Robbin Piccone Amy Rib One-Piece Swimsuit

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Robin Piccone Amy Rib One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Nordstrom

Spell Cha Cha Twist One Piece

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Spell Cha Cha Twist One Piece, $, available at Revolve

BECCA by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece

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BECCA by Rebecca Virtue Delilah Clare Plunge One-Piece, $, available at Zappos

Devon Windsor Paris Strappy One-Piece Swimsuit

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

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

Agua Bendita Tulipa Suki One Piece Swimsuit

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

Norma Kamali Halter Low Back One Piece

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

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