11 Black Swimsuits to Wear to the Beach this Summer 

Just like the LBD, every woman needs a little black swimsuit. The reason? Black is not only a chic color that goes with everything, but it is also slimming and flattering on every figure. So for the woman with a classic sense of style that wants to bring a a ready-to-wear sensibility to her beach attire, we rounded up a selection of the coolest black swimsuits on the market. Of course, we included a basic sporty maillot for those days when you want to keep it simple, but ahead, find styles with studs, cutouts, ruffles, and scalloped edges for some much-needed drama. Below, 11 black swimsuits that you will keep forever. 

 

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Indah 

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A studded style is super cool. 

Top, $97; revolve.com. Bottom, $97; revolve.com. 

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Flagpole Swim 

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Show your sporty side with this quick-drying active suit. 

Top, $180; shopspring.com. Bottom, $170; shopspring.com. 

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Gap

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Go retro with this high-waisted option. 

Top, $40; gap.com. Bottom, $43; gap.com. 

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Tory Burch 

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This crisscross style is flirty and fun. 

Top, $95; toryburch.com. Bottom, $85; toryburch.com. 

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J. Crew 

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Channel your inner pin-up with this formfitting strapless suit. 

$110; jcrew.com

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MARYSIA

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Show skin in an interesting way with this one-shoulder cutout style.

$343; net-a-porter.com

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L*Space 

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This one-piece style is chic in its simplicity. 

$159; lspace.com

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Old Navy

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Add a playful touch to your look with this scalloped edge bikini. 

Top, $25; oldnavy.com. Bottom, $23; oldnavy.com. 

 

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LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ

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An off-the-shoulder style is super on-trend. 

$430; net-a-porter.com

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Triangl

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Add some edge with this faux leather finish. 

Top and bottom, $89; triangl.com

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Lands' End 

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Accentuate your curves with this shirred suit.

$139; landsend.com

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