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Prediction: This Controversial Swimwear Trend Is About to Be pn Every Cool Person You Know

By Kevin Harson

Prediction: This Controversial Swimwear Trend Is About to Be pn Every Cool Person You Know

What should you wear to the beach if you don't feel like wearing a bikini but can't find the right one-piece either? Well, you have more options than you might think. I bet you haven't considered a swim romper, have you? I certainly haven't owned this specific style, but I'm suddenly convinced I need one for summer 2025.

Not only does this swimsuit trend look cool and sporty, but it's also insanely practical because the bottom part provides extra coverage. Both bikinis and traditional one-piece swimsuits can vary widely when it comes to coverage. (Some have high cuts that expose your hips, while others have revealing backsides.) A swim romper, on the other hand, has built-in shorts for a relatively more modest option. This silhouette can also come in handy if you're worried about your bikini bottoms getting swept away by ocean waves (yes, I've been there!). Scroll down to shop my favorite swim rompers on the market right now.

Shop My Favorite Swim Rompers

Coco Lopa Red Velvet Playsuit

Triangl

Coco Lopa Red Velvet Playsuit

This is guaranteed to earn you compliments.

Hawkins Bodysuit - Lava

Abysse

Hawkins Bodysuit in Lava

Textured Swim Romper -- 2.5-Inch Inseam

Old Navy

Textured Swim Romper

Old Navy's $40 version is calling my name.

Rhythm Tank Short One-Piece Surf Suit

Free People

Rhythm Tank Short One-Piece Surf Suit

Rhythm Wave Break Tank Short One-Piece Surf Suit

Free People

Rhythm Wave Break Tank Short One-Piece Surf Suit

Coco Popi Terry Towelling Playsuit

Triangl

Coco Popi Terry Towelling Playsuit

Yep, I'll be styling this swimsuit with orange jelly sandals just like the picture.

Seea Sano One-Piece Surf Suit

Seea

Sano One-Piece Surf Suit

Coco Pila Velvet Playsuit

Triangl

Coco Pila Velvet Playsuit

Coco - Tigi Crochet Playsuit | Triangl

Triangl

Coco Tigi Crochet Playsuit

Coco Turch Velvet Playsuit

Triangl

Coco Turch Velvet Playsuit

How adorable is this print?

Hawkins Bodysuit - Vanilla

Abysse

Hawkins Bodysuit in Vanilla

Hawkins Bodysuit - Reef Brown

Abysse

Hawkins Bodysuit in Reef Brown

You can go from Pilates to the pool in this suit.

Coco - Princ Pink Velvet Playsuit | Triangl

Triangl

Coco Princ Pink Velvet Playsuit

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