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Wearinga swimsuitis a vulnerable thing. It’s the closest you’ll come to getting naked in public, so feeling comfortable is key. Recently, I found a bikini that not only fits me comfortably — almost like a stretchy sports bra — but it skyrockets my confidence, too.
Think of your best push-up bra that makes your boobs lookwayperkier than they really are. That’s what this bikini top does for me, but without constrictive underwire or straps digging into shoulders. Instead, it’s just buttery-soft fabric all around.
Left On Friday
Buy It!Left On Friday Plunge Top in First Place, $85;leftonfriday.com
Shannon Savage and Laura Low Ah Kee launched Left On Friday (LOF) when they realized they weren’t getting what they — and countless other women — wanted out of swimwear: a functional design for sports like surfing and beach volleyball, a comfy fit, and a cute and classic look all in one. So they took matters into their own hands, and they majorly crushed their goal, in my opinion.
Thanks to their combined decades of Lululemon experience, LOF fabrics areseriouslysoft and compressive in all the right places, making wearers feel like their best selves in their most exposed state. It’s no wonder the brand has the approval of celebs likeJessica Alba, who has wornmany LOF swimsuitsand bike shorts.
I recently traveled to Mexico with Left On Friday to put its newest bikini top and other swimsuit styles to the test, and after a weekend of wear, it was clear: I want to trade all of my swimsuits for these flattering and fun picks. The brand offers full-coverage tops, bottoms, and one-pieces, as well ascheekier styles, if that’s your vibe.
Like all Left On Friday swimsuits, the Plunge Top is available in a variety of bright solid colors, like magenta, teal, and royal blue, the latter of which the brand gave me. The lack of prints makes them timeless, and you can easily mix and match different-colored tops and bottoms. I paired the Plunge Top with theHi Hi Bottom, a high-waisted swimsuit that compresses my tummy and provides a leg-lengthening effect.
Buy It!Left On Friday Hi Hi Bottom in First Place, $85;leftonfriday.com
Buy It!Left On Friday Pool Days Top in Aloha, $85;leftonfriday.com
Buy It!Left On Friday Bike Shorts in Jet, $70;leftonfriday.com
Over the weekend, I also wore theSunday Suit, a V-neck one-piece swimsuit that lifted my boobs, sculpted my stomach, and sat comfortably on my butt (no wedgies here!) The high-cut leg made me feel like a million bucks.
Buy It!Left On Friday Sunday Suit in Jet, $170;leftonfriday.com
Eighty-five dollars might sound expensive for a bikini top, but when it triples as a sports braanda regular top when styled accordingly, you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck. Some people on the trip wore the bikinis as crop tops under knit cardigans for dinners, and others even wore the one-piece swimsuits as bodysuits with skirts.
No other swimsuit will compare once you’ve tried Left On Friday — it’s the only one you’ll ever want to wear, which is why I’m already planning to buy more before summer. Shop moreLeft On Friday swimwearbelow.
Buy It!Left On Friday Offshore Top in Tan Lines, $85;leftonfriday.com
Buy It!Left On Friday Peak Suit in Turf, $170;leftonfriday.com
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