Shopping for swimwear can be a bit of a minefield. There are thousands of different styles to choose from, and an endless list of essentials. It's seriously difficult to find that one all-encompassing poolside piece that will be flattering, stylish and comfortable in one fell swoop.
Enter: belted swimwear. If the last few years of Love Island are anything to go by, tiny thong-style bikinis have reigned supreme, but it seems that for summer 2022, many top designers are leaning in favour of more retro shapes.
© Photo: Getty ImagesChanel SS22 runway show
In particular, we absolutely love Chanel's monochrome belted swimsuit, which debuted at their SS22 show. It might feel a little bit retro, but we predict that swimsuits will be huge this year.
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In fact, the cinched-in look creates a beautiful silhouette and there are some great belted options out there.
Hello! Fashion shares our top belted swimwear picks to boost your holiday wardrobe:
The pretty rose gold hue on this Zimmermann swimsuit is really cute and we love that the metallic threads are woven through the fabric – we bet it'll look amazing at golden hour!
Rosa belted metallic swimsuit, £275, Zimmermann
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This bright blue sculpted piece feels like it's giving 1980s aerobics video vibes, but in the very best way.
Belted one piece swimsuit, £283, Noire Swimwear
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The cornflower blue and white two-tone design on this swimsuit is a great choice of contrast, plus we can't get enough of the cut-out detailing on the side panel.
Belted Uri Swimsuit, £300, Evarae
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This jacquard-woven swimsuit by LemLem has a geometric pattern and glittery metallic threads, and it's customisable too – the belt is detachable and you can adjust the halter neck straps.
Habiba belted metallic stretch-jacquard halter neck swimsuit, £225, LemLem
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This pretty piece by Hannah Artwear is ultra-feminine and would look right at home alongside voluminous beachy waves.
Hepburn belted floral-print swimsuit, £246, Hannah Artwear
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Cut from a regenerated nylon blend, Medina Swim's Volley one-piece swimsuit features a scoop neckline, waist belt and contrast trim. Perfect for serving standout eighties realness.
Volley One Piece, £240, Medina
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