The best shapewear swimsuits to make you feel your most confident

Figure-flattering swimsuits for you to wear this summer.

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by Caitlin Casey |
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When it comes to summer-loving, sometimes it can be super scary to get our bodies into a swimsuit - that was, however, until shapewear swimsuits came into play. If you're not too confident in your bikini body (we totally get it), don't stress, because you can actually get the best shapewear that is ALSO swimwear. Yes, you heard us right - shapewear swimsuits are a thing.

And, there's enough shapewear swimsuits on the market to make anyone feel like a brand new person. After trying on our top picks, you'll be ready to rock your summer body on beaches and beyond - or maybe even in your garden.

Closer's best shapewear swimsuits at a glance:

Best classic shapewear swimsuit: Marks & Spencer Tummy Control Padded Square Neck Swimsuit, £29.50 on Marks & Spencer

Best highly rated shapewear swimsuit: CUPSHE Tummy Control Ruffled One Piece Swimsuit, £25.49 on Amazon

Best tummy control shapewear swimsuit: MAGISCULPT Lose Up To An Inch Tummy Control Swimsuit, £48 on JD Williams

If you haven't already tried out shapewear choices, there's a mass of options out there, and not just shapewear swimsuits either. There are shapewear bodysuits which we are huge fans of. And let's not forget shapewear dresses. Dressing up in the summer has never been easier - and shapewear options can give a little boost to our confidence.

From tummy-control swimwear to cozzies that keep your chest looking perky, you don't need to feel stressed in a swimsuit this year. After all, every body is a beach body! So, here are the best shapewear swimsuits to buy online with some of our favourite picks for the summer.

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Best classic shapewear swimsuit

Marks and Spencer Tummy Control Padded Square Neck SwimsuitMarks and Spencer

One Marks & Spencer tummy-control swimsuits sells every two minutes - that's how great they are. The brand has innovated its very own Magic 360° Tummy Control technology, making swimsuits ridiculously flattering. This swimsuit is effortlessly chic, and features padded cups and ruched sides, making it all the more stylish.

Customer review: "Great square neckline , does what it says on the tin - excellent tummy control, all over a great costume."

Pros

  • Magic 360 Tummy Control technology
  • Sun smart materials protects from UV rays
  • Padded and lined for comfort

Cons

  • May come up short on the body

Best highly rated shapewear swimsuit

CUPSHE Tummy-Control Ruffled One Piece SwimsuitAmazon
Price: $36.99

As one of the highest rated swimsuits on Amazon, we just had to include this CUPSHE Ruffled One-Piece Swimsuit with tummy control. With a deep plunge neckline and ruffled details across the neckline, there are endless colours to choose from and it's SO figure-flattering.

Customer review: "Love this swimsuit!!!! I am a little self conscious in swimwear and this swimsuit is by far the most flattering one I’ve found! Very happy!"

Pros

  • Highly rated on Amazon
  • 24 designs to choose from
  • Features removable soft cups

Cons

  • Plunge may be too low for some

Best tummy control shapewear swimsuit

MAGISCULPT Lose Up To An Inch Tummy Control SwimsuitMAGISCULPT

MAGISCULPT's Lose Up To An Inch swimsuits are so popular over at JD Williams. There are a few designs to select from, but this tropical print cozzie is fairly well stocked - despite the fact it's been added to people's baskets 20 times in the last week! Swimsuit season is here.

Customer review: "Really nice design and lovely material. Fits perfectly."

Pros

  • Available in sizes UK10 to UK32
  • Firm tummy control technology
  • 360 fully lined powermesh

Cons

  • Other designs selling out

Best trending shapewear swimsuit

Very's range of shapewear swimsuits are flying off the shelves. There's a few variations, but we love this bright blue colour that's perfect for soaking up the sun or dipping your toes in the pool on your next holiday abroad.

Customer review: "I bought this costume for a spa day as I only had bikini's and didn't think they were appropriate. I picked this costume as I have a lot of post menopausal 'padding' that I never used to have which is worse on my upper tum, under my boobs and makes me look like I'm having a baby. This was amazing. It pulled me in where I wanted and kept me there AND it looked great! I never take 1pc costumes on holiday but I will certainly be adding this to my suitcase in future."

Pros

  • A popular choice at Very
  • Other colours to choose from on the site
  • Ruched detailing around stomach and waist

Cons

  • Slightly darker blue than pictured

Best versatile shapewear swimsuit

Shapermint Essentials Tie Belt One-Piece SwimsuitShapermint
Price: £47.99 (was £81)

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Shapermint has some amazing shapewear options for you to get your hands on. This is one of its highly rated swimwear options. The Tie Belt One-Piece Swimsuit comes in pink or black, and allows you to wear the tie belt at the front or at the back. Ideal for contouring your shape.

Customer review: "I appreciate that this one piece swimsuit offers tummy control without feeling too tight or restrictive. It's comfortable and flattering."

Pros

  • Adjustable tie belt
  • Comes in sizes S to 4XL
  • Non-restrictive tummy-control

Cons

  • Could do with tighter adjustments for straps

Best strapless shapewear swimsuit

Pour Moi Santa Monica Strapless Tummy Control SwimsuitPour Moi

In a fiery red, Pour Moi's Santa Monica Tummy Control Swimsuit comes in a bandeau-style free from straps. You'll feel smokin' hot when you're catching a tan in this. If red isn't your thing, it also comes in bright blue, a classic black, and a black and white polka dot design to choose from.

Customer review: "Gorgeous tummy control swimwear, true to size and very comfortable to wear with or without straps. Colours are also gorgeous. Perfect."

Pros

  • Tummy control panel and hidden shelf support
  • Removable and adjustable straps
  • Comes in four colour choices

Cons

  • May be long in the body for petite women

Best flattering shapewear swimsuit

H&M Shaping SwimsuitH&M
Price: £32.99

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H&M have their own set of shaping swimsuits that are tight on the waist to pull in and keep you feeling secure. With removable inserts for chest support, these swimsuits come in a range of super cute stripe patterns.

Customer review: "Bought the green and the black and I'm really pleased with both. They fit beautifully, look classy and sexy. They look much more expensive than the are - they're very well made. This is the first time I've bought high street swim wear and I'm pleasantly surprised."

Pros

  • Also available in black
  • Runs in sizes UK6 to UK22
  • Features removable inserts

Cons

  • May not be the most supportive for bigger cup sizes

Best shapewear swimsuit for hourglass figure

PrettyLittleThing Recycled Shape Black Ruched Side High Rise SwimsuitPrettyLittleThing

We love this classic black swimsuit from Pretty Little Thing. With ruched sides and a high-leg shape, it will keep your curves flattered, especially if you've got an hourglass figure.

Pros

  • Has a high rise fit
  • Features flattering ruching on tummy and side
  • Made from recycled fabrics

Cons

  • Designed specifically in the 'shape' range

Best shapewear swimsuit for choice

CUPSHE Women Swimsuit One Piece V Neck Tummy Control Ruched FrontAmazon
Price: $36.99

Yet another favourite swimsuit over at Amazon, this CUPSHE swimsuit with tummy control and ruched front detailing has so many options to browse. We love this tropical orange print, perfect for sipping cocktails around the pool, right?

Customer review: "I love this swim suit. It looks great on. Give me a nice shape and the style of the tummy is very flattering. It’s good to swim in too. Very comfortable."

Pros

  • Highly rated on Amazon
  • Flattering ruching around the tummy
  • Super comfortable

Cons

  • Some would have liked more coverage around the rear

Best bandeau shapewear swimsuit

RELLECIGA Women's Tummy Control SwimsuitAmazon
Price: £39.27

We love the vibe of this RELLECIGA Women's Tummy Control Swimsuit that's totally screaming 'get-me-on-holiday-right now'. Available in 11 options, you're sure to find a style to suit your taste in this tummy control swimsuit.

Customer review: "Bought this for vacation and I loved it. Tight in stomach so helped hold stomach in. The colors were bright. I liked that the thin straps unhooked so I could get a good tan on chest and neck. I didn't think I could purchase a perfect suit at a low price on Amazon but I did!"

Pros

  • Removable and adjustable straps
  • Non-slip silicone strips on bustline to keep it in place
  • Ruched around tummy and sides

Cons

  • Elastic loose around the leg for some

Best convertible shapewear swimsuit

CUPSHE Convertible Halterneck Tummy Control One Piece SwimsuitCUPSHE

CUPSHE isn't just on Amazon, and it has loads of swimwear to shop on its site. This CUPSHE Convertible Halterneck One Piece has added tummy control, as well as the option to convert the straps into a halterneck style. Two swimsuits in one? We'll take it.

Customer review: "My friends couldn't stop raving about how confident and sleek I looked in this swimsuit – it's truly a game-changer!"

Pros

  • Can be worn classic or halterneck
  • Tummy control and ruching around front
  • Offers medium bust support

Cons

  • Only one colour available

Best shapewear swimsuit on sale

JD Williams Magisculpt Tummy Control SwimsuitJD Williams
Price: £36 (was £45)

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JD Williams also has a variety of shaping swimsuits that you can get your hands on - we love this monochrome set that has a bandeau neck. The black and white really gives a shaping illusion whilst the ruched stomach pulls your waist in. Currently available in sizes UK20 to UK32.

Customer review: "I have been wanting to buy this swimsuit for ages. When it was available in my size - I snapped it up! It did not disappoint. Flattering black panel at the front and back with the classic white trim. Very flattering fit and gorgeous with a tan. It is a classy swimsuit!"

Pros

  • Features firm control technology
  • Has silicone elastic for extra support
  • Flattering, slimming design

Cons

  • Only available in sizes UK20 to UK30

What is a shapewear swimsuit, and how does it work?

A shapewear swimsuit is a specialised type of swimwear designed to provide extra support and shaping to the body while you're at the beach or by the pool. It typically features compression fabrics and strategically placed panels to target specific areas like the tummy, especially in tummy-control shapewear.

These swimsuits work by gently compressing and smoothing out certain areas, creating a slimmer and more contoured appearance. Some also have built-in underwire or padding for additional support and shaping of the bust. Strapless shapewear is (as you can imagine) shapewear without the straps - which is an alternate option that you might prefer.

Where else can I buy shapewear swimwear?

As well as the options on our list, there are a wide array of SKIMS dupes and Spanx dupes out there, because who doesn't love a cheaper alternative?

But, celebs have also jumped on the trend to bring their expertise to the subject with the real deal. For example, Kim K has released a SKIMS swimwear collection, and we're slightly obsessed. This includes swimsuits, bikinis and coverups.

Caitlin Casey is a Senior Beauty & Fashion Products Writer for heat, Closer, and Grazia. She covers shopping, women's lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.

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