If you’re lucky enough to escape the freezing cold this winter to a place where the grass is green, the palm trees sway in the humid breeze, and the water is warm, then there’s a good chance you need to stock up on new swimwear. Dipping in and out of the pool all summer might’ve taken a toll on your favourite bikini, and now you’re panicking to find one that fits and feels the same. Luckily, we rounded up 11 places to buy bathing suits online for a cold weather getaway that champion comfort, quality, size inclusivity, and style.
Read on to find out where you can pick up almost two weeks worth of vacay-ready swimwear that are just a few clicks away.
REVOLVE
REVOLVE has a wide variety of swimsuits and beach fashion pieces from different brands for you to shop right on its website. The shop always carries the latest trendy styles, so you can trust you’ll be looking chic while laying out on the beach.
Saltwater Collective
From ocean blue turquoise to sandy beige, Saltwater Collective handcrafts flawless swimwear basics. Sewn by local Toronto seamstresses, all Saltwater one pieces and bikinis are made out of sustainable fabrics like econyl yarn which is spun from wasted nylon fabric. There’s nothing better than wearing something that’s better for the water while you’re swimming in it, right?
Unika Swim
Also made in Toronto, Unika swimsuits are comprised of econyl yarn too. The brand was founded by Brazilian native, Betsy Campos, who was inspired by her heritage and how every beach bum’s swimwear reflected their style. Through Unika, Campos aims to empower women to recognize their individuality and feel confident in a swimsuit, which is now more possible with an in-store fitting at her Yorkville boutique.
Knix
To live “unapologetically free” is Knix’s motto, and its body-loving bathing suits allow you to do just that. The creators of seamless bras and functional underwear have now expanded into designing swimwear that fits cups sizes A to G and pants sizes 2 to 22. Plus, they’re wire and chafe free.
Aritzia
Incase you weren’t aware Aritzia now sells swimwear! Like the rest of Artizia’s inventory, its swimwear collection is full of elevated basics that will never go out of style.
Cult Gaia
Go ahead and conjure up a daydream of a countryside villa in the south of Italy, where the paintings are as plentiful as the spritzes and empty lawn chairs in the steamy summer heat. What would you want to be wearing? We’ll answer that for you and suggest an artfully designed one piece by Cult Gaia. It’ll live in your wardrobe forever.
Tropic of C
Founded by South African model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel, Tropic of C is a swimwear line that celebrates the female form and a life spent at the beach. Right down to the bamboo tags and biodegradable garment bags, it’s a true eco-brand. Tropic of C also uses a bioplastic derived from tree pulp to make the hygiene liners for the inside of bathing suit bottoms, which are completely compostable. Another one, for the planet.
Aerie
Just like its clothing, Aerie swimwear is all about making women feel good, inside and out. And with un-retouched models pictured in every style on their website, that’s exactly what the brand has accomplished. Its bathing suits are just as cute as its intimates and pyjamas, and they’re all available in cup sizes AA to DDD.
Everlane
Everlane is known for its sustainability efforts by partnering with ethical factories, using fine materials for its pieces, and creating timeless designs. Its swimsuit collection is no different! At Everlane you can shop a variety of staple swimwear pieces that are built to last, so you can take them with you on many vacations to come.
Hunza.G
Wondering where you’ve seen a Hunza.G swimsuit before? You might recognize the iconic Hunza dress that Julia Roberts wears in the most classic of rom-coms, Pretty Woman. Today, London-made Hunza.G bikinis are literally everywhere, and they’re the absolute comfiest. Even Hailey Beiber’s a fan.
Youswim
Youswim might make the most comfortable swimsuits ever, and we know that’s a bold statement to make. Though it’s possible, because the brands suits adapt to fit your body’s natural state of flux. If you’re a size 2 to 14, Youswim has got you covered – its suits are seven sizes in one. These suits are also ethically woven, dyed, cut, and sewn in England using European-sourced nylon and elastane.
Modcloth
Modcloth‘s bathing suits come in a full range of sizes up to a 34. The brand use of original patterns and vivid fabrics are seen in high-waisted and vintage-inspired designs that aim to represent all different shapes and styles. As they like to say, every outfit (or swimsuit) is an opportunity to express yourself, and there’s no way you can’t in a piece of Modcloth swimwear.
Left On Friday
If you’re looking for a suit with a little extra coverage, Left On Friday’s Italian-made Smoothing Dream Fabric is just what you need in your life. You can count on it to be compressive when wet and dry, hiding the appearance of cellulite and leaving a buttery feeling on the skin. Its snag resistant too because as LOF puts it, sometimes a girl has to sit on the pool deck – right?
Summersalt
Summersalt took over 1.5 million body measurements from 10,000 women to inform how its swimsuits fit. Now, if that isn’t a commitment to making every woman feel confident in their own skin while wearing one of the brands bathing suits, we don’t know what is. Summersalt’s brightly coloured fabrics and chic patterns make its swimwear perfect for the modern nomad who wants to look just as fashionable in her skivvies as she does on the streets.
Hunza G
Sometimes there’s nothing worse than finding the right sizing online, especially in terms of swimsuits. Hunza G is here to the rescue with its 80s-style crinkle-design fabrics that make its pieces one-size-fits-most! Seriously though, it’s like sisterhood of the travelling swimsuits.
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By now, all of the winter jackets are in full rotation, the last of the summer glow has disappeared from the face, and the vacation snap browsing on Instagram has gotten pretty serious. Whether it means an easy-on-the-wallet trip to a surf camp in Nicaragua, or a jaunt to an all-frills-attached luxury resort in Bali, a winter escape to the sun is always a good idea – and a new bathing suit is obviously a welcome addition.
Here are 9 great Canadian swimwear brands to help your winter vacation cause.
Everyday Sunday
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This Montreal-based brand creates conversation-starting swimwear for both the ladies and the guys, offering stylish suits won’t break the bank. Everyday Sunday’s tops and bottoms are sold separately to allow for mixing and matching and to accommodate different body types. Pieces typically range in price from $35 to $60. As an added bonus, the company offers free shipping on orders over $120.00 CAD.
Bather Trunk
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This one is for the guys: swim trunks that combine streetwear, style, and swimwear. With bold patterns and colours and a clean design, Bather Trunks will take you from the beach to the swanky pool bar for lunch. Launched in 2013, the Toronto-based brand offers fun, mid-length trunks (a perfect compromise between the too-short suit and the old-school board shorts) that are made from a quick-dry nylon. The trunks typically retail for $75.00 and $85.00 CAD.
Minnow Bathers
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Your bathing suit purchase from Toronto-based swimwear label, Minnow Bathers, comes with a side of giving back. One dollar from each sale is donated to the Ocean Conservancy, a foundation that creates science-based solutions for a healthy ocean.
Known for their retro-inspired suits and a celebration of the female form, each swimsuit is handmade to order by a team of women in a Toronto studio. Pieces (tops and bottoms are sold separately) range from $65.00 to $180.00 CAD.
Shan
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If you have the dollars to drop on a St. Tropez yacht-worthy suit, look no further than super successful Canadian resort and swimwear brand Shan. Designed and manufactured in Laval, Quebec, Shan has flagship stores in Montreal and Toronto, as well as boutiques in Miami and the Hamptons. With a focus on quality over quantity and designed to last, the editorial-ready suits retail for around $300.00 CAD.
Saltwater Collective
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Taking it beyond just offering stylish suits for both the ladies and the gents, Toronto-based Saltwater Collective defines itself as “an impact-minded clothing and lifestyle brand” that places importance on using only environmentally friendly fabrics and making a difference in the world. For every item sold, the company donates a portion of its profits to the ocean conservation organization Oceana. Swimwear pieces range from $32.00 to $102.00 CAD.
Honubelle
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Filling the void in sporty (as in, you can waterski and surf carefree in it) yet stylish swimwear, Honubelle – a brand designed by Calgary-based designer, Julia Barnes – marries function and fashion. The eye-catching pieces are designed with Italian fabric and produced in Bali. On average, the mix-and-matchable pieces retail for about $78.00 CAD.
Beth Richards
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This Vancouver-designed and created brand has become a major player – and celeb go-to – when it comes to fashion-forward swimwear for today’s female. With a mandate to change the way women feel about swimwear and to provide confidence and empowerment, the brand offers women the ability to highlight or hide what they want to, helping with any insecurities. Prices range from $100.00 for separates to $260.00 CAD for one-pieces.
Fortnight
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If you’d rather opt for more of a minimalist and elegant approach, high-end Canadian lingerie brand Fortnight branched out into swimwear last summer, with an all-black, five-piece collection. All pieces are made with an opaque matte jersey – making for easy mixing and matching – and are designed to contour, support and enhance the female form. The pieces range from $79.00 (for basic bottoms) to $229.00 CAD (for a versatile one-piece).
Nettle’s Tale
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This Vancouver-based brand is made for the “real” female in all of her stretch mark, full-breasted, six-pack-rocking, or cellulite-sporting glory. Offering no shortage of mix-and-match options, the website invites users to shop categories like “I’ve got a full bust,” “flatter my stomach,” and “show off my waist,” among others. Pieces range from $59.00 to $149.00 CAD.
What is your favourite Canadian swimwear brand? Share with us in the comments.
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