The 64 best bikinis, swimsuits and men’s trunks for summer 2026

Swimwear season is upon us – so here’s our pick of the most flattering, practical and comfortable costumes• Jess Cartner-Morley’s June essentialsThe trick with swimwear shopping is to stick to well-established criteria. Your priorities, of course, are comfort, support, coverage and price. But while your demure black one-piece might cover those bases, you shouldn’t settle for a costume that does the bare minimum.Take tummy control swimwear. If you want support in that area, you don’t have to avoid bikinis. Try a high waist pair with a built-in control panel, or a tank top. Ruching is fairly standard these days (as is a tie at the side) and does the trick by tucking everything away. If in doubt, wear something printed to distract. Continue reading...