Six swimsuit trends for summer 2022: scuba-style, ruffles, belted and more

All of this summer's swimwear trends explained

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  One-shoulder swimsuits: the Versace Greca Border one-piece swimsuit is a high leg, asymmetric option. The Versace logo adorns the straps to combine two trends: cut-out and one-shoulder; Dh1,350, versace.com. Photo: Versace

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  In eye-catching and oh-so summery cobalt blue, this asymmetric swimsuit comes with double strap detailing; Dh74, prettylittlething.com. Photo: Pretty Little Thing

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  Mint Velvet tummy control one shoulder swimsuit is a sleek and simple piece that comes in an array of colours and features a chic gunmetal ring on the strap; Dh244, Mint Velvet at next.ae. Photo: Mint Velvet

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  Belted swimsuits: evoking the same shade as a Bora Bora sunset, the orange Dora swimsuit by Lovekini features a rose gold crystal pearl embellished buckle on the belt; Dh606, Lovekini at sanddollardubai.com. Photo: Sand Dollar Dubai

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  With its spaghetti straps and ruched belt, the Juan De Dios Tequila swimsuit ticks multiple style boxes and comes in a deliciously cool mint green; Dh1,020, Juan De Dios at ounass.ae. Photo: Ounass

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  The Melissa Odabash Rio swimsuit will prove a timeless addition to your summer water wardrobe; $205, Melissa Odabash at mytheresa.com. Photo: My Theresa

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  Cut-out swimsuits: the white Jonathan Simkhai Genesis cut-out swimsuit brings a plethora of details to this classic one-piece, with spaghetti straps, ruching, cut-outs and a midsection belt, all combining to make it a key piece for summer; Dh606, Jonathan Simkhai at bloomingdales.ae. Photo: Bloomingdales

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  In cheery sunshine yellow, Rio de Sol Eden-pequi ivy strap one-piece is made from textured material, with the addition of bust detail and halter neck straps to the on-trend cut-out style; Dh299, Rio de Sol at brazilianbikinishop.com. Photo: Brazilian Bikini Shop

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  The rich and luxurious magenta colour will make you stand out at any pool or beach get-together in this Zara one-piece that features midriff cut-outs and a side tie; Dh219, zara.com. Photo: Zara

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  Halter neck swimsuits: evoking a 1920s style, this plum-coloured Adriana Degreas swimsuit is a classic fit with ruched knotted detail at the front; Dh875, Adriana Degreas at thatconeptstore.com. Photo: That Concept Store

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  In rich, dark sea green, this one-piece from global fashion swimwear brand Brigitte adds a sleek twist front to a contemporary design, it is also available in other colours; Dh770, Brigitte at farfetch.com. Photo: Farfetch

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  This one-piece by Sun of a Beach certainly makes a style statement, from the retro colours and hypnotic pattern, to the choker-style halter neck; Dh525.00, Sun of a Beach at sanddollardubai.com. Photo: Sun Dollar Dubai

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  Ruffled swimsuits: from the luxe material and plunging neckline to the low-key ruffles and creamy ecru colour, this swimsuit by Johanna Ortiz will match with all beach accessories; Dh1,540.14, Johanna Ortiz at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter

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  The clean and classic lines of this light lilac Trendyol one-piece ensures the ruffle front is the style star of the swimsuit; Dh107, Trendyol at namshi.com. Photo: Namshi

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  In attention-grabbing scarlet, from the statement shoulders to the upfront ruffles, this Maygel Coronel two-piece will easily do double duty at the beach during the day, and for evenings exploring town; Dh780, Maygel Coronel at bloomingdales.ae. Photo: Bloomingdales

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  Scuba-style swimsuits: bring a pop of bubblegum colour to the pool with this cute, zip-front scuba-style swimsuit with cap sleeves from Pretty Little Thing; Dh104, prettylittlething.com. Photo: Pretty Little Thing

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  The eco-friendly Abysse Lotte one-piece by is made from black Japanese Yamamoto neoprene, with the lining made from recycled plastic bottles; Dh1,506.84, Abysse at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter

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  The Marysia North Sea scalloped floral-print stretch-crepe swimsuit offers UV protection and brings summery style in spades; Dh1,822.81, Marysia at netaporter.com. Photo: Net-a-Porter

Summer is here. And, whether you’re staying in the UAE or jetting off to cooler climes, a new swimsuit is a must.

With more choice than ever in swimwear, there are plenty of styles to choose from to suit all tastes, shapes and budgets.

This season there are more one-piece options than ever before, as designers and high-street brands wise up to the creativity and experimentation that can go into creating stylish swimsuits.

Among the various shapes and sizes are plenty of trendy touches, cute accessories and statement detailing to make you standout poolside.

With styles to suit all shapes, sizes and budgets, the one-piece swimsuit has never been more fashionable or versatile. Photo: Pretty Little Thing, Apostolos Vamouras, Sun of a Beach

The one-shoulder style is big for summer 2022, with additional fashion points awarded for mixing and matching with other trends such as cut-outs or belts. Look to Versace, Mint Velvet or Pretty Little Thing for inspiration.

The belted trend crosses over with one-shoulder looks, but works to create a silhouette and add luxurious touches with either ornate or simple accessories.

Not ideal for anyone spending hours working on their tan, but undeniably one of the most popular styles at beach and pool clubs the world over, cut-out looks just keep getting more innovative, with slashes and snips creating original and eye-catching designs. Jonathan Simkhai, Zara and Rio de Sol are cut-out masters.

This one-piece from Zara (Dh219) ticks 2022's one-shoulder and cut-out swimsuit trends. Photo: Zara

One of the most flattering ways to tie a swimsuit to suit an array of shapes, halter neck looks manage to both evoke 1920s flair and move beyond the classic to encompass choker-style and spaghetti straps. Go for vibrant shades from Adriana Degreas, Brigitte or Sun of a Beach.

Ruffles are a chic way to add attention-grabbing details, and this season’s looks range from over-the-top Camren Miranda-styles, to low-key flat-fronted accents. Look for high end and high street pieces, from Maygel Coronel at Bloomingdale's or Trendyol at Namshi.

Scuba-style swimsuits are a firm favourite this season and help to block out harmful UV rays. By combining the freedom and security of a wetsuit with the style touches of a fashion one-piece, the scuba-style swimsuit is a season favourite. Pretty Little Thing, Abysse and Marysia have you covered, literally.