Get the right support

For swimwear to offer a high amount of support, it needs to check a number of boxes. “Adjustable straps and a supportive underband really help,” says Marriott.

Chest size is also important to consider when choosing swimwear. While anyone can rock tiny triangles or tie-up straps if that’s their preferred aesthetic, Ogunsola observes that these tend not to be designed “for people with large busts and large areolas”. For a bigger bust, stylist Anna Cascarina recommends trying “a sports style top that will give extra support. A wider bikini band and halter styles can also help to give support.”

Pay attention to the fastening, too: a sturdy hook and eye may be more trustworthy than a plastic clip or tie back. And buying swimwear sold in bra-like sizing will also be beneficial, allowing you to choose a more comfortable, accurate size of top that truly fits.

Cascarina also focuses on bum coverage. After all, we want to walk, swim, maybe even surf or just simply bend down in our swimwear, without worrying about baring all to the rest of the beach. High-waisted, fuller-coverage styles can help ensure you’re covered, no matter how much you move. Some of these are even made with ‘tummy control’ materials that feel a little more like Spanx, if that makes you more comfortable.

The rise in ‘one size fits all’ swimwear hasn’t gone unnoticed by these fashion experts, either. Marriott praises Youswim and Hunza G for creating swim pieces that “are made to fit our fluctuating bodies”. Both brands offer crinkle-cut swimsuits that run from a UK 6 to 28 (in Youswim’s case) or 6 to 16 (Hunza G). Of course, not everyone fits within those size ranges, but if you do, this swimwear is fantastic at adapting to your body shape throughout the days and weeks while you’re on holiday.

Make sure it isn’t see-through

Once the support and shape of your swimwear is right, the next port of call is making sure it isn’t see-through. “Good material is so important,” says Marriott. “If it’s got a buttery feel but a firm fit, I’m sold.”

Cascarina has a thorough testing process to ensure she never purchases see-through swimwear, particularly when considering notoriously transparent white options. “You want to make sure a white swimsuit is properly lined. It’s worth investing in one that is double-lined if possible,” she explains, adding that good swimwear “will have the lining stitched in so it doesn’t move”.

To test fabric to make sure it’s thick and good quality, “stretch the material over your hand to see if you can see through it,” Cascarina advises. “This will give you an idea of whether you’ll be safe in the water.”

How to shop for swimwear, according to 3 fashion experts